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Citizen ATTESAvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,395
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA40.6mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,395
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H145
9F85
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$3,100

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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 advanced solar and GPS functionality, durable titanium construction, and stylish, light-wearing design. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the beautiful dials that play with light and the convenience of features like perpetual calendars and radio synchronization, making it a compelling "grab and go" watch. Specific models are noted for their slim profiles and comfortable 40mm cases. However, some find the titanium bracelet clasps lack sufficient micro-adjustments for a perfect fit, and one owner considers the finishing on the hour and minute hands a weak point. Operating its advanced functions can also present a learning curve. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its impressive feature set and wearability at its price point.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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