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Citizen ATTESAvsPraesidus DD-45

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,125
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA41.5mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
DD-45100m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,125
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Red
OG

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H874
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise Citizen ATTESA for its stylish design, comfortable lightweight titanium construction, and advanced Eco-Drive solar-powered movements with features like perpetual calendars and radio/GPS time synchronization. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the beautiful, light-reflecting dials and the overall value offered by the feature set. Some owners note that the lume is adequate but not exceptional, and a few find the mode cycling or bracelet micro-adjust clasp less than ideal for precise sizing or specific activities like swimming. One reviewer pointed out that the finishing on the hour and minute hands could be a weak point. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced technology, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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