Citizen ATTESAvsSeiko Astron
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Measurements
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ATTESA
Astron
Diameter
41.5mm
41.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.5mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$1,125
lowest
$2,200
Movement
Citizen H874
Seiko 3X62
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsHead-to-head
Forum users often favor the Citizen ATTESA for its versatile, simple dial design, especially for travel, and its more accessible price point compared to the Seiko Astron. While some acknowledge Citizen's technological advantages, reviewers and forum participants suggest these differences are minor for most users. Historically, these lines were not direct competitors, though Citizen now positions ATTESA models to challenge the Astron collection.
Reviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Citizen ATTESA for its comfortable, lightweight Duratect titanium construction and sapphire crystal, with many highlighting its advanced Eco-Drive solar movements featuring perpetual calendars and radio or GPS time synchronization. Reviewers and owners consistently note its stylish, business-casual appearance and excellent value, with one owner calling it their first "nice watch" and another appreciating its feature set at $660. Some owners find the bracelet clasp limiting for precise sizing and note the lume is adequate but not outstanding, while one reviewer points out a slight imperfection in the date window alignment. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced technology, comfortable wearability, and exceptional value in a lightweight titanium package.
Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its impressive GPS timekeeping technology and grab-and-go convenience, with many highlighting its comfortable and lightweight titanium construction. Reviewers and owners alike commend the well-managed dial details and overall build quality, with some finding its aesthetic appealing enough to prefer it over many other watches. The solar charging and perpetual calendar offer a set-it-and-forget-it experience, automatically updating time and date when exposed to sunlight and GPS signals. Some owners note that DST is not automatically implemented and that the movement's manual can be complex to understand. The price point of around $2,000 is considered by some to be expensive for its aesthetic appeal compared to luxury or mechanical watches. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Astron highly for its spectacular time-telling technology and convenient, lightweight design.
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