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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,395
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its advanced solar and GPS functionality, durable titanium construction, and stylish, light-wearing design. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the beautiful dials that play with light and the convenience of features like perpetual calendars and radio synchronization, making it a compelling "grab and go" watch. Specific models are noted for their slim profiles and comfortable 40mm cases. However, some find the titanium bracelet clasps lack sufficient micro-adjustments for a perfect fit, and one owner considers the finishing on the hour and minute hands a weak point. Operating its advanced functions can also present a learning curve. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its impressive feature set and wearability at its price point.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA40.6mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,395
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.6mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.18mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H145
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$399
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