Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060vsGrand Seiko SBGW306

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060 at true scale

The Citizen Caliber A060

Grand Seiko SBGW306 at true scale

SBGW306

Diameter

38.3mm

36.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

42.7mm

Thickness

n/a

11.7mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$4,100

lowest

$17,900

Movement

Citizen A060 (Eco-Drive)

Grand Seiko 9S64

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.3mm
36.5mm
Thickness
n/a
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42.7mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Material
Super Titanium
Gold

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Citizen A060 (Eco-Drive)
Grand Seiko 9S64
Type
Solar
Manual
Power Reserve
0h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,100
$17,900
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060

Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060 is lauded for its Duratect-coated titanium case, described as exceptionally light and scratch-resistant with a gold hue, and its high-accuracy ±5 seconds/year solar quartz movement featuring a perpetual calendar and independent hour hand. Owners praise its engineering, understated style, and excellent lume, with some considering it a well-built GADA watch offering good value. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting gains of 4 to 7 seconds per year, exceeding the advertised rate, while others note near-zero deviation or a gain of only 10 seconds per year. One owner reported a costly repair after the watch was not kept charged, and another criticized a date change occurring 14 minutes past the hour. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen The Citizen Caliber A060 highly for its advanced solar quartz movement and durable, lightweight titanium construction.

Grand Seiko SBGW306

Grand Seiko SBGW306 owners widely praise its superior craftsmanship and dimensionality, noting it looks distinct in varying light conditions. Some owners feel the bracelet is inferior to other luxury brands, and Grand Seiko's marketing is considered terrible. One owner notes the SBGW305 case is unexceptional beyond its finishing and feel. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGW306 highly for its exceptional finishing and unique visual appeal at the price.