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Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060vsVario Futurist

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The Citizen Caliber A060
CitizenThe Citizen Caliber A060
MSRP $3,295
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Citizen Caliber A06038.3mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
The Citizen Caliber A06040h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
The Citizen Caliber A060100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
The Citizen Caliber A060$3,295
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.3mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Brown
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
A060
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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