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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,395
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA40.6mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,395
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.6mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H145
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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