Titanium stands out due to its mechanical strength, resistance to corrosion, and remarkable lightweight properties. This makes us enthusiasts particularly fond of timepieces crafted from this low-density material. Way back in 1970,
Citizen
was the first business to produce and market a titanium timepiece known as the X-8 Chronometer, which has now become highly coveted among collectors.
Fifty-five years later, the brand has expanded upon that heritage with the introduction of two new 43.2mm Attesa models.
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The models come equipped with full Super Titanium, a specialized variant developed by Citizen, known for being at least five times more durable than conventional stainless steel. These two versions—one finished in silver and another coated with dark gray diamond-like carbon (DLC)—mark the debut of DLC-coated bezels within the Attesa lineup, each incorporating an internal mechanism for tracking world time.
Equipped with Citizen’s F950 movement, their top-of-the-line Eco-Drive Satellite Wave GPS system allows for rapid synchronization worldwide through orbiting satellites, completing this process within just three seconds. Should these celestial updates not be available, the watch still maintains precision at +/- five seconds per month. Additionally, every piece includes Double Direct Fly functionality, enabling wearers to easily set the local time across 27 different time zones in only two steps.
The two editions both showcase textured gray dials with three subdials, a date display positioned between the four and five o’clock marks, and applied indices that add dimensionality. Both models are equipped with an integrated, triple-link, Super Titanium band designed for enhanced comfort and longevity.
However, that’s not all—the 24-hour chronograph can measure events with precision up to 1/20th of a second. The perpetual calendar function adjusts itself at the conclusion of each month and even takes into account leap years. This means you won’t have to worry about resetting it until February 28, 2100. Additionally, both features offer water resistance up to 330 feet, along with an alarm feature for waking up or setting reminders. With its anti-reflective-coated sapphire crystal and luminescent paint on the hands, this watch ensures clear visibility under almost any lighting conditions.
As the Attesa utilizes Citizen’s light-powered EcoDrive technology, these timepieces will never require a new battery and can operate continuously for up to five years without exposure to any additional lighting sources when in saver mode. Despite this impressive autonomy, each watch includes a power reserve display which shows the amount of illumination being absorbed at any moment; however, such data may not frequently prove useful under normal circumstances.
Both
the silver
and
the DLC
Versions of the Attesa are available here.
citizen.com
for $1,995.
$1,995 at citizen
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