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Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060vsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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The Citizen Caliber A060
CitizenThe Citizen Caliber A060
MSRP $4,100
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Citizen Caliber A06038.3mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
The Citizen Caliber A06040h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
The Citizen Caliber A060100m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
The Citizen Caliber A060$4,100
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.3mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Cream

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 RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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