Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060vsTissot Le Locle Gold

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Measurements
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The Citizen Caliber A060

Le Locle Gold
Diameter
38.3mm
39.3mm
Thickness
n/a
10.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$3,295
$2,225
lowest
Movement
Citizen A060 (Eco-Drive)
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060 is lauded for its exceptional accuracy, with most owners reporting performance within or very close to its ±5 seconds per year specification, and some calling it the most accurate non-connected watch available. Owners praise the Eco-Drive movement for its reliability and long power reserve in power save mode, and the watch features a perpetual calendar. The Duratect-coated titanium case is noted for being incredibly light, comfortable, and scratch-resistant, with exceptional finishing. Some owners report accuracy slightly outside the advertised specification, running about 10 seconds fast per year, though this is generally considered acceptable given the watch's other attributes. One owner experienced issues after not keeping the watch charged, requiring a repair trip to Japan.
The ultra-precise Caliber A060 movement is cited as a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Gold for its stunning PVD gold-plated finish, off-white dial with applied gold numerals and guilloche print, and classic design, considering it an incredible value for a dress watch. Accuracy varies, with some reporting excellent performance while others note deviations of up to 11 seconds per day. Some owners find the stock straps and buckle to be of poor quality, and the dressy nature limits versatility for casual wear. The lug-to-lug measurement is noted as a potential concern for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its elegant dial and finishing at the price.
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