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Citizen ATTESAvsBrew Retrograph

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,995
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA44.6mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,995
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
44.6mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
F950
VK64
Type
Solar
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$375

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise the Citizen ATTESA for its stylish, tech-heavy design, comfortable titanium build, and excellent value, particularly its solar and GPS/radio sync accuracy. Reviewers and owners highlight the beautiful, legible dials and the convenience of features like perpetual calendars and easy time zone changes, making it a great "grab and go" watch. Some owners find the mode cycling over-complicated or the size large, and one reviewer notes the finishing on the hour and minute hands can be rough. The titanium bracelet's micro-adjust clasp is also a point of contention, with some finding it offers limited sizing options and a flimsy feel. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced features and comfortable, lightweight titanium construction at a competitive price.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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