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Citizen ATTESAvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,995
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA43.2mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,995
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
43.2mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
F950
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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