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Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0210vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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The Citizen Caliber 0210
CitizenThe Citizen Caliber 0210
MSRP $8,400
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Citizen Caliber 021040mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
The Citizen Caliber 021060h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Citizen Caliber 0210100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
The Citizen Caliber 0210$8,400
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
0210
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,400
$239

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What people say

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Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0210

Owners widely praise The Citizen Caliber 0210 for its exceptional craftsmanship, high-quality finishing, and unique electroformed dial textures that play with light. Its superior quartz accuracy of 1-5 seconds per year and perpetual calendar functionality are also highlighted as significant strengths. The watch features a titanium construction, 100m water resistance, and an in-house movement with a 60-hour power reserve. However, the EUR 8,500 retail price is considered high, with some critics finding the Citizen brand name and the dial's chicken logo detracting from its refined aesthetic. One owner notes the 11.2mm thickness due to the date function. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate The Citizen Caliber 0210 for its advanced technology and refined finishing, despite reservations about its price point and branding.

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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