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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,350
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA42mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,350
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Anacapa

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$699

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Citizen ATTESA for its lightweight, durable Super Titanium construction and advanced features like solar power and radio-controlled or GPS time synchronization, making it a practical "grab and go" watch. Specific models are lauded for their stylish, tech-heavy designs, comfortable wearability, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystals. The Eco-Drive movements, particularly the E760 and F950, are highlighted for their perpetual calendars and impressive power reserves. However, some users find certain dials busy with redundant city names, and the finishing on hands has been noted as a weak point on one model. The titanium bracelet clasp on one version offers limited micro-adjustment, and the overall price point has been questioned by some due to perceived newness or exclusivity. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its blend of advanced technology, lightweight titanium build, and practical functionality at a competitive price.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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