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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer Tactical Field

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,995
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA44.6mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,995
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
44.6mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
36mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
F950
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$199

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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 Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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