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Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0210vsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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The Citizen Caliber 0210
CitizenThe Citizen Caliber 0210
MSRP $8,400
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Citizen Caliber 021040mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
The Citizen Caliber 021060h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
The Citizen Caliber 0210100m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
The Citizen Caliber 0210$8,400
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
0210
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,400
$279

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What people say

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Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0210

Owners widely praise The Citizen Caliber 0210 for its exceptional craftsmanship, high-quality finishing, and unique electroformed dial textures that play with light. Its superior quartz accuracy of 1-5 seconds per year and perpetual calendar functionality are also highlighted as significant strengths. The watch features a titanium construction, 100m water resistance, and an in-house movement with a 60-hour power reserve. However, the EUR 8,500 retail price is considered high, with some critics finding the Citizen brand name and the dial's chicken logo detracting from its refined aesthetic. One owner notes the 11.2mm thickness due to the date function. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate The Citizen Caliber 0210 for its advanced technology and refined finishing, despite reservations about its price point and branding.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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