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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,125
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA41.5mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,125
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Red
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H874
Miyota 9075
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$935

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its stylish design, comfortable lightweight titanium construction, and advanced Eco-Drive solar-powered movements with features like perpetual calendars and radio/GPS time synchronization. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the beautiful, light-reflecting dials and the overall value offered by the feature set. Some owners note that the lume is adequate but not exceptional, and a few find the mode cycling or bracelet micro-adjust clasp less than ideal for precise sizing or specific activities like swimming. One reviewer pointed out that the finishing on the hour and minute hands could be a weak point. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced technology, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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