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Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060vsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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The Citizen Caliber A060
CitizenThe Citizen Caliber A060
MSRP $4,100
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Citizen Caliber A06038.3mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The Citizen Caliber A06040h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
The Citizen Caliber A060100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
The Citizen Caliber A060$4,100
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.3mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
A060
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,100
$699

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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 exceptionally light, scratch-resistant Duratect-coated titanium case with a gold hue, and its highly accurate solar quartz movement. Owners appreciate its understated style, engineering, and versatile 38mm size, with many finding it a beautiful, well-built GADA watch with fantastic lume. Accuracy figures vary among owners, with some reporting gains of around 7 seconds per year, exceeding the advertised ±5 seconds, while others note near-zero deviation. One owner is bothered by a date change occurring 14 minutes past the hour, speculating it could be a defect. Overall, owners and reviewers consider The Citizen Caliber A060 a great value, particularly for its solar power, perpetual calendar, and independent hour hand features.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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