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Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060vsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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The Citizen Caliber A060
CitizenThe Citizen Caliber A060
MSRP $3,295
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Citizen Caliber A06038.3mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
The Citizen Caliber A06040h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
The Citizen Caliber A060100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
The Citizen Caliber A060$3,295
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.3mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
A060
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$399

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What people say

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Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060

The Citizen Caliber A060 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with most owners reporting it runs within or very close to the advertised ±5 seconds per year, though some note slight deviations. Reviewers and owners highlight the scratch-resistant, gold-hued titanium case and the unique washi paper dial with gold leaf as standout aesthetic features, contributing to its wearability and perceived value. The Eco-Drive movement's perpetual calendar and long power reserve are also frequently cited strengths, with a decorated 23-jewel caliber noted as a surprise for a quartz movement. One owner experienced issues requiring repair in Japan after the watch was not kept charged, and some owners express concern about the rechargeable battery as a potential failure point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate The Citizen Caliber A060 highly for its blend of high-end finishing, impressive accuracy, and innovative solar technology.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size delivers comfortable wearability and lug-to-lug proportions suitable for most wrists. The quartz movement sacrifices prestige compared to automatic alternatives, though it ensures reliable accuracy. The red/navy aluminum bezel and Swiss Ronda quartz movement at an accessible price make it a practical travel watch.

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