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Citizen Promaster Land U822vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Promaster Land U822
CitizenPromaster Land U822
MSRP $521
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Land U82243.9mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Land U82240h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Land U822200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Promaster Land U822$521
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43.9mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U822

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$521
$239

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Land U822

The Citizen Promaster Land U822 is widely praised for its excellent readability, fantastic lume, and the convenience of its solar Eco-Drive movement. Reviewers highlight its new "Memory-in-Pixel" display for higher resolution and contrast, with hands that move to avoid obstructing the screen, and a light exposure meter to track charging conditions. Owners note the chronograph subdials are small and difficult to read, and the included strap is too stiff for comfortable wear. The chronograph function does not display elapsed time while running. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Land U822 highly for its advanced display technology and solar movement.

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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