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Citizen Promaster DivervsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
MSRP $338
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver41mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Promaster Diver$338
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E168
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$338
$239

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver for its lightweight titanium construction and comfortable wear, noting its handsome dial made from recycled materials and excellent specifications for the price. Some owners report a slightly misaligned bezel and chapter ring on their example, while others find the bezel action spongy and the bracelet subpar. The overall finish is described as unremarkable due to its brushed titanium. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver highly for its value and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

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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