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Citizen ATTESAvsDan Henry 1939

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,350
1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA42mm
193941mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
193940h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
1939
MSRP
ATTESA$1,350
1939$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$290

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Citizen ATTESA for its lightweight, durable Super Titanium construction and advanced features like solar power and radio-controlled or GPS time synchronization, making it a practical "grab and go" watch. Specific models are lauded for their stylish, tech-heavy designs, comfortable wearability, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystals. The Eco-Drive movements, particularly the E760 and F950, are highlighted for their perpetual calendars and impressive power reserves. However, some users find certain dials busy with redundant city names, and the finishing on hands has been noted as a weak point on one model. The titanium bracelet clasp on one version offers limited micro-adjustment, and the overall price point has been questioned by some due to perceived newness or exclusivity. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its blend of advanced technology, lightweight titanium build, and practical functionality at a competitive price.

Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

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