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Citizen ATTESAvsSeiko Astron

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,395
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its advanced solar and GPS functionality, durable titanium construction, and stylish, light-wearing design. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the beautiful dials that play with light and the convenience of features like perpetual calendars and radio synchronization, making it a compelling "grab and go" watch. Specific models are noted for their slim profiles and comfortable 40mm cases. However, some find the titanium bracelet clasps lack sufficient micro-adjustments for a perfect fit, and one owner considers the finishing on the hour and minute hands a weak point. Operating its advanced functions can also present a learning curve. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its impressive feature set and wearability at its price point.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA40.6mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Astron100m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,395
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.6mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Super Titanium
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Super-clear coating
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H145
5X83
Type
Solar
Quartz
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$2,500
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