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Citizen ATTESAvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,995
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA43.2mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,995
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
43.2mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
F950
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$679

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its lightweight Super Titanium construction, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, particularly its Eco-Drive solar power and radio-controlled or GPS time synchronization. Reviewers and owners frequently highlight the legibility of its dials and the convenience of its feature set, including perpetual calendars and easy timezone adjustments, making it a practical "grab and go" or travel watch. Some models are noted for their slim profiles and business-casual aesthetics, while others are appreciated for their high-tech capabilities. Criticisms include a lack of micro-adjustment on some clasps, rough finishing on the hour and minute hands of one model, and a complex operation for advanced GPS functions. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced technology and comfortable, lightweight titanium build at an accessible price point.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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