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Citizen ATTESAvsSeiko Astron

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,395
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $3,100
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, self-sufficiency, and grab-and-go convenience, with one owner calling it the best watch they have ever had. Reviewers and owners highlight the detailed and well-managed dials, often with "Grand Seiko-esque" precision, and appreciate the comfortable, lightweight titanium construction. The solar-powered quartz movement with GPS time sync is a significant draw, offering accurate timekeeping. However, the price point of around €2250-€2400 is frequently cited as high for a quartz watch. Some owners note manual DST implementation, dependence on outdoor conditions or radio tower proximity for GPS sync, and sparse lume. One owner experienced the minute hand sitting slightly off and found the recessed buttons difficult to operate. Accuracy figures vary, with some reporting +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, while others note autonomous quartz movement accuracy of up to 1/2 second per day.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA40.6mm
Astron44.1mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
Astron100m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,395
Astron$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40.6mm
44.1mm
Thickness
12mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Super Titanium
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Super-clear coating
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H145
5X83
Type
Solar
Quartz
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$3,100
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