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Bell & Ross BR-S black mattevsCitizen ATTESA

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Bell & Ross BR-S black matte

The Bell & Ross BR-S black matte is noted for its flight instrument-inspired aesthetic and monochromatic design. Owners find the square case shape polarizing, with some considering it less appealing and potentially too large for smaller wrists. One user reported difficulty reading the Phantom variant at a glance. Overall, owners rate the Bell & Ross BR-S black matte for its unique design, though its wearability is a point of discussion.

Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its advanced solar and GPS functionality, durable titanium construction, and stylish, light-wearing design. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the beautiful dials that play with light and the convenience of features like perpetual calendars and radio synchronization, making it a compelling "grab and go" watch. Specific models are noted for their slim profiles and comfortable 40mm cases. However, some find the titanium bracelet clasps lack sufficient micro-adjustments for a perfect fit, and one owner considers the finishing on the hour and minute hands a weak point. Operating its advanced functions can also present a learning curve. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its impressive feature set and wearability at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BR-S black matte39mm
ATTESA40.6mm
Power Reserve
BR-S black matte
ATTESA
Water Resistance
BR-S black matte100m
ATTESA100m
MSRP
BR-S black matte$2,916
ATTESA$1,395

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40.6mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
Ceramic
Super Titanium
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Indices
Applied indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
BR-CAL.102
H145
Type
Quartz
Solar
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
Complications
Hours/Minutes, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,916
$1,395
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