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Citizen Eco-Drive OnevsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Eco-Drive One
CitizenEco-Drive One
MSRP $4,995
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eco-Drive One38.6mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Eco-Drive One40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Eco-Drive One50m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Eco-Drive One$4,995
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.6mm
36mm
Thickness
3.88mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8826
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,995
$299

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What people say

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Citizen Eco-Drive One

The Citizen Eco-Drive One is widely celebrated for its groundbreaking thinness, with multiple sources confirming a case thickness of 2.98mm, making it the world's thinnest light-powered watch. Owners and reviewers alike praise its "wow factor," describing it as "svelte" and "beautiful" with a titanium case and bracelet that feels exceptionally light on the wrist. The Eco-Drive quartz movement offers a power reserve of up to 100 days, and its miniaturization is considered impressive. However, the price is noted as a significant barrier for some, and one owner finds its aesthetic too plain or dated. Servicing is restricted to authorized centers due to proprietary construction. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Eco-Drive One highly for its extreme thinness and lightweight titanium construction.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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