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Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060vsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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The Citizen Caliber A060
CitizenThe Citizen Caliber A060
MSRP $4,100
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Citizen Caliber A06038.3mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
The Citizen Caliber A06040h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
The Citizen Caliber A060100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
The Citizen Caliber A060$4,100
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.3mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
A060
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,100
$279

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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 exceptionally light, scratch-resistant Duratect-coated titanium case with a gold hue, and its highly accurate solar quartz movement. Owners appreciate its understated style, engineering, and versatile 38mm size, with many finding it a beautiful, well-built GADA watch with fantastic lume. Accuracy figures vary among owners, with some reporting gains of around 7 seconds per year, exceeding the advertised ±5 seconds, while others note near-zero deviation. One owner is bothered by a date change occurring 14 minutes past the hour, speculating it could be a defect. Overall, owners and reviewers consider The Citizen Caliber A060 a great value, particularly for its solar power, perpetual calendar, and independent hour hand features.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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