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Citizen PeytenvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Peyten
CitizenPeyten
MSRP $296
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Peyten41mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Peyten40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Peyten100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Peyten$296
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E111
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$239

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What people say

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Citizen Peyten

Owners widely praise the Citizen Peyten for its attractive Eco-Drive solar-powered technology and the shimmering quality of its dials, with the green and champagne variants specifically called out as stunning. The watch is frequently described as sleek, sturdy, and sophisticated, punching above its weight for daily wear, and owners report excellent longevity and reliability from the Eco-Drive movement. Some owners find the stock bracelet design unappealing, though this is a minority view. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Peyten highly for its value and the dependable, hassle-free Eco-Drive technology.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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