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Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0210vsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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The Citizen Caliber 0210
CitizenThe Citizen Caliber 0210
MSRP $8,400
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Citizen Caliber 021040mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
The Citizen Caliber 021060h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
The Citizen Caliber 0210100m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
The Citizen Caliber 0210$8,400
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
0210
L844.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
60h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,400
$3,550

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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.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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