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Citizen ATTESAvsZelos Comet 39

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,195
What people say

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA41.5mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA
Comet 39
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,195
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
39mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H874
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Solar
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$2,499
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