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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,995
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA43.2mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,995
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.2mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
F950
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$239

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its lightweight Super Titanium construction, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, particularly its Eco-Drive solar power and radio-controlled or GPS time synchronization. Reviewers and owners frequently highlight the legibility of its dials and the convenience of its feature set, including perpetual calendars and easy timezone adjustments, making it a practical "grab and go" or travel watch. Some models are noted for their slim profiles and business-casual aesthetics, while others are appreciated for their high-tech capabilities. Criticisms include a lack of micro-adjustment on some clasps, rough finishing on the hour and minute hands of one model, and a complex operation for advanced GPS functions. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced technology and comfortable, lightweight titanium build at an accessible price point.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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