Citizen Collection Mechanical White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NB1050-59AvsOrient Elegant Classic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Collection Mechanical White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NB1050-59A at true scale

Collection Mechanical White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NB1050-59A

Orient Elegant Classic at true scale

Elegant Classic

Diameter

38mm

38.7mm

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$1,090

Movement

Miyota 9011

Automatic

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.7mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
n/a
Finish
Duratect Platinum (light silver)
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Exhibition (see-through)
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating
n/a
Dial Color
White
n/a
Indices
Applied baton
n/a
Lume
Hands and indices
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9011
n/a
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,090
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Reviews

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Citizen Collection Mechanical White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NB1050-59A

Owners widely praise the Citizen Collection Mechanical White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NB1050-59A for its excellent value, with some calling it a "SARB killer" and a best buy under 500 Euros. The 38mm case is considered versatile for everyday and business-casual wear, featuring a clean dial that appears white but is a very light silver upon closer inspection, and good lume. The Miyota 9011 movement is noted, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the stainless steel bracelet is criticized by some for a plastic-like feel and rounded links, while others find the 19mm lug width challenging for aftermarket straps and the lug-to-lug length created by the end links awkward on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Collection Mechanical White Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet NB1050-59A highly for its impressive value and versatile design.

Orient Elegant Classic

Owners widely praise the Orient Elegant Classic for its elegant design, featuring a textured dial with slender Roman numerals and well-executed blued hands. It is considered a versatile everyday and business-casual watch, with many calling it the most elegant dress watch under $500 and excellent value. One owner notes the dial finishing is superior to the Tissot Le Locle. The 38.7mm case with a 45.8mm lug-to-lug length is deemed suitable for smaller wrists. Some find the gold tone less convincing than solid-gold alternatives, and the included strap is considered subpar. Overall, owners rate the Orient Elegant Classic highly for its refined dial and elegant design at its price point.

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