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Citizen Zenshin Three-HandvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Zenshin Three-Hand
CitizenZenshin Three-Hand
MSRP $394
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin Three-Hand39mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin Three-Hand40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Zenshin Three-Hand100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Zenshin Three-Hand$394
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$394
$299

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What people say

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Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand

Owners widely praise the Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand for its exceptional value, highlighting the Super Titanium case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and scratch resistance. Reviewers consistently commend the superb textured dials, with one noting the green dial's depth and richness, and another mentioning applied indices that rival higher-end brands. The comfortable wearability, attributed to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet, is also frequently cited. The in-house Calibre 8322 automatic movement offers a 60-hour power reserve, though accuracy figures range from –20 to +40 seconds per day, with some owners desiring tighter performance. One owner noted potential second hand misalignment and clasp quality concerns, and some prefer regular bracelets over the integrated design.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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