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Citizen ATTESAvsSeiko Astron

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,125
What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its stylish design, comfortable lightweight titanium construction, and advanced Eco-Drive solar-powered movements with features like perpetual calendars and radio/GPS time synchronization. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the beautiful, light-reflecting dials and the overall value offered by the feature set. Some owners note that the lume is adequate but not exceptional, and a few find the mode cycling or bracelet micro-adjust clasp less than ideal for precise sizing or specific activities like swimming. One reviewer pointed out that the finishing on the hour and minute hands could be a weak point. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced technology, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA41.5mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA
Astron
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Astron100m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,125
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
14mm
Material
Super Titanium
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Red
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H874
5X83
Type
Solar
Quartz
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$2,500
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