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Citizen Zenshin Three-HandvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Zenshin Three-Hand
CitizenZenshin Three-Hand
MSRP $394
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin Three-Hand39mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin Three-Hand40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Zenshin Three-Hand100m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Zenshin Three-Hand$394
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
Anacapa

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$394
$699

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What people say

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Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand

Owners widely praise the Citizen Zenshin Three-Hand for its exceptional value, highlighting the Super Titanium case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and scratch resistance. Reviewers consistently commend the superb textured dials, with one noting the green dial's depth and richness, and another mentioning applied indices that rival higher-end brands. The comfortable wearability, attributed to the titanium construction and integrated bracelet, is also frequently cited. The in-house Calibre 8322 automatic movement offers a 60-hour power reserve, though accuracy figures range from –20 to +40 seconds per day, with some owners desiring tighter performance. One owner noted potential second hand misalignment and clasp quality concerns, and some prefer regular bracelets over the integrated design.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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