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Citizen ATTESAvsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,395
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA40.6mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
SBGX261100m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,395
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.6mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H145
9F62
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$2,700

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What people say

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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 SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

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