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Citizen ATTESAvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,195
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA41.5mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,195
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H874
Ronda 762
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$495

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its advanced technology, including solar power, GPS/radio-controlled timekeeping, and perpetual calendars, all housed in lightweight, durable titanium cases with sapphire crystals. Specific models are lauded for their stylish, tech-heavy designs and comfortable wearability, with one owner highlighting its exceptional feature set for the price. However, some find certain dials busy with redundant city names, and the lume is considered average. A few users note limitations with bracelet clasp adjustments or the lack of a safety lock. One owner questioned the price point, finding it difficult to justify based on exclusivity alone, while another pointed out rough finishing on the hands of a specific model. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its blend of innovative technology, comfortable titanium construction, and practical features at a competitive price.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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