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Citizen ATTESAvsPraesidus DD-45

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ATTESA
CitizenATTESA
MSRP $1,995
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ATTESA44.6mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
ATTESA40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
ATTESA100m
DD-45100m
MSRP
ATTESA$1,995
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
44.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
OG

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
F950
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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