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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First StepsvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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The Fantastic 4: First Steps
CitizenThe Fantastic 4: First Steps
MSRP $469
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Fantastic 4: First Steps39mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
The Fantastic 4: First Steps40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Fantastic 4: First Steps100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
The Fantastic 4: First Steps$469
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$239

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What people say

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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps is praised for its robust 100m water-resistant Super Titanium case and well-finished integrated design. Reviewers highlight the attractive day-date dial and the hassle-free, accurate Eco-Drive J800 movement, noting a +/-15 seconds per month accuracy and an eight-month power reserve. The 39mm case size is considered to fit tastefully on wrists around 6.5-8 inches. Some find the dial's themed indices and minutes scale challenge at-a-glance legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps highly for its value and wearability, driven by its durable Super Titanium construction and reliable Eco-Drive movement.

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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