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Citizen Zenshin Three-HandvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Zenshin Three-Hand
CitizenZenshin Three-Hand
MSRP $394
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin Three-Hand39mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin Three-Hand40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Zenshin Three-Hand100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Zenshin Three-Hand$394
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$394
$239

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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 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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