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Citizen ATTESAvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,195
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$1,195
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
Blue
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H145
Seiko NH38A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$388

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Citizen ATTESA is widely praised for its advanced features like satellite GPS and solar charging, nearly indestructible Duratect finishing, and a competitive price point for its capabilities. Owners consistently highlight the durable Super Titanium case and sapphire crystal, with one noting no scratches after three years. The integrated bracelet is generally found comfortable, featuring double-hinged links and convenient micro-adjustment systems, though some find the titanium bracelet feels light or flimsy and the clasp has limited adjustment. Reviewers and owners point to the beautiful brushed angled lugs and mix of brushed and polished facets on the case, along with applied hour markers with polished edges on the dial. However, the finishing on the hands is considered a weak point by one owner, with rough edges visible at certain angles, and some find certain dial elements like city names and offset rings redundant.

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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