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Citizen ATTESAvsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,995
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA44.6mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,995
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
44.6mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
F950
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$2,100

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA

Owners widely praise the Citizen ATTESA for its stylish, tech-heavy design, comfortable titanium build, and excellent value, particularly its solar and GPS/radio sync accuracy. Reviewers and owners highlight the beautiful, legible dials and the convenience of features like perpetual calendars and easy time zone changes, making it a great "grab and go" watch. Some owners find the mode cycling over-complicated or the size large, and one reviewer notes the finishing on the hour and minute hands can be rough. The titanium bracelet's micro-adjust clasp is also a point of contention, with some finding it offers limited sizing options and a flimsy feel. Overall, owners rate Citizen ATTESA highly for its advanced features and comfortable, lightweight titanium construction at a competitive price.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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