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Citizen BrycenvsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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Brycen
CitizenBrycen
MSRP $394
G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brycen42mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Brycen40h
G2 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Brycen100m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
Brycen$394
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$394
$399

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What people say

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Citizen Brycen

The Citizen Brycen is praised for its excellent accuracy, with one owner reporting less than 1 second deviation per day, and its retro racing chronograph aesthetic featuring oversized pushers and a detailed crown. Reviewers note its barrel-shaped Super Titanium case with polished bevels and brushed surfaces, a flat sapphire crystal, and a vertically oriented two-register chronograph dial. Owners widely report the mesh bracelet pulls hairs, necessitating a strap change. The static bezel, 100m water resistance, and the date window's poor color contrast making it difficult to read are flagged as drawbacks. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Brycen's aesthetic and accuracy, though the bracelet comfort and date legibility present notable trade-offs.

Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

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