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Citizen ATTESAvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,395
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA40.6mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,395
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H145
Seiko NH38A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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