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Citizen ATTESAvsSeiko Astron

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $2,250
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 comfortable, lightweight Super Titanium construction and advanced Eco-Drive technology, including solar charging and radio wave synchronization for excellent accuracy. Reviewers consistently highlight its stylish, tech-heavy design and convenient "grab and go" traveler's watch features like perpetual calendars and atomic timekeeping. Some find the city names and offset rings redundant, and the lume underwhelming. A few owners note issues with the titanium bracelet's micro-adjust clasp having limited holes or a flimsy feel, and one reviewer points out that the AR coating on the sapphire crystal still results in significant reflections. Operating the advanced functions can also present a learning curve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its exceptional feature set and comfortable titanium build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Super Titanium case construction is a notable strength. The 15.1mm thickness and 10 ATM water resistance are cited as potential drawbacks. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.

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
ATTESA44.6mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA
Astron
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Astron100m
MSRP
ATTESA$2,250
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
44.6mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
Super Titanium
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
F950
5X83
Type
Solar
Quartz
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,250
$2,500
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