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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First StepsvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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The Fantastic 4: First Steps
CitizenThe Fantastic 4: First Steps
MSRP $469
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Fantastic 4: First Steps39mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
The Fantastic 4: First Steps40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
The Fantastic 4: First Steps100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
The Fantastic 4: First Steps$469
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$679

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What people say

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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps is praised for its robust 100m water-resistant Super Titanium case and well-finished integrated design. Reviewers highlight the attractive day-date dial and the hassle-free, accurate Eco-Drive J800 movement, noting a +/-15 seconds per month accuracy and an eight-month power reserve. The 39mm case size is considered to fit tastefully on wrists around 6.5-8 inches. Some find the dial's themed indices and minutes scale challenge at-a-glance legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps highly for its value and wearability, driven by its durable Super Titanium construction and reliable Eco-Drive movement.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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