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Citizen ATTESAvsSeiko Astron

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,995
What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its lightweight Super Titanium construction, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, particularly its Eco-Drive solar power and radio-controlled or GPS time synchronization. Reviewers and owners frequently highlight the legibility of its dials and the convenience of its feature set, including perpetual calendars and easy timezone adjustments, making it a practical "grab and go" or travel watch. Some models are noted for their slim profiles and business-casual aesthetics, while others are appreciated for their high-tech capabilities. Criticisms include a lack of micro-adjustment on some clasps, rough finishing on the hour and minute hands of one model, and a complex operation for advanced GPS functions. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced technology and comfortable, lightweight titanium build at an accessible 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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA43.2mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA
Astron
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Astron100m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,995
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
43.2mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
14mm
Material
Super Titanium
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$2,500
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