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Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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The Citizen Caliber A060
CitizenThe Citizen Caliber A060
MSRP $3,295
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Citizen Caliber A06038.3mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
The Citizen Caliber A06040h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
The Citizen Caliber A060100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
The Citizen Caliber A060$3,295
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.3mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
A060
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$329

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What people say

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Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060

The Citizen Caliber A060 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with most owners reporting it runs within or very close to the advertised ±5 seconds per year, though some note slight deviations. Reviewers and owners highlight the scratch-resistant, gold-hued titanium case and the unique washi paper dial with gold leaf as standout aesthetic features, contributing to its wearability and perceived value. The Eco-Drive movement's perpetual calendar and long power reserve are also frequently cited strengths, with a decorated 23-jewel caliber noted as a surprise for a quartz movement. One owner experienced issues requiring repair in Japan after the watch was not kept charged, and some owners express concern about the rechargeable battery as a potential failure point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate The Citizen Caliber A060 highly for its blend of high-end finishing, impressive accuracy, and innovative solar technology.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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