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Citizen Eco-Drive OnevsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Eco-Drive One
CitizenEco-Drive One
MSRP $2,995
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eco-Drive One36.6mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Eco-Drive One40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Eco-Drive One300m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Eco-Drive One$2,995
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36.6mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8845
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,995
$199

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What people say

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Citizen Eco-Drive One

The Citizen Eco-Drive One is widely celebrated for its groundbreaking thinness, with multiple sources confirming its status as the world's thinnest light-powered watch, measuring between 2.98mm and 3.5mm. Owners and reviewers alike praise its exceptional lightness, titanium construction, and good build quality that avoids feeling flimsy, noting its "wow factor" and superb finishing. The watch features a proprietary, ultra-thin Eco-Drive quartz movement and a synthetic sapphire dial, with some models offering up to 12 months of power reserve. However, its high price, ranging from $3,500 to $5,000, is a significant drawback for some, and its aesthetic is considered too plain or dated by a minority who prefer other Citizen models. The Citizen Eco-Drive One is also noted for lacking a seconds hand and having only splash-resistant water protection.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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