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Citizen ATTESAvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,395
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its unique dial colors and vintage-inspired design, with many appreciating its compact 39mm case size and 100m or 200m water resistance. Reviewers and owners note the V192 solar movement’s power reserve indicator and its reliability, though some owners express a preference for automatic movements. One owner finds the $700 price for a solar quartz model expensive, while another criticizes the €860 price point and desires a thinner case and a bracelet with quick-release or micro-adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its distinctive aesthetic and versatile wearability, despite some reservations about its price and case thickness.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA40.6mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,395
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40.6mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.6mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
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
$2,200
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