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Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060vsVaer Tactical Field

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The Citizen Caliber A060
CitizenThe Citizen Caliber A060
MSRP $4,100
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Citizen Caliber A06038.3mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
The Citizen Caliber A06040h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
The Citizen Caliber A060100m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
The Citizen Caliber A060$4,100
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.3mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
36mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
A060
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,100
$199

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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 Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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