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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,995
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA44.6mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,995
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
44.6mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
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
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
F950
Miyota 9075
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$935

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise the Citizen ATTESA for its stylish, tech-heavy design, comfortable titanium build, and excellent value, particularly its solar and GPS/radio sync accuracy. Reviewers and owners highlight the beautiful, legible dials and the convenience of features like perpetual calendars and easy time zone changes, making it a great "grab and go" watch. Some owners find the mode cycling over-complicated or the size large, and one reviewer notes the finishing on the hour and minute hands can be rough. The titanium bracelet's micro-adjust clasp is also a point of contention, with some finding it offers limited sizing options and a flimsy feel. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced features and comfortable, lightweight titanium construction at a competitive price.

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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