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I would love to see the Citizen grand complication on MD. Thoughts anyone?
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PetrosD
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Nov 5, 2017
I am a Citizen fan and have four in my collection (the most of any one manufacturer), and my wife has one as well. I'm not familiar with that particular watch and took a look. It seems fairly expensive for an Eco-Drive watch. What were some of the features of the watch that you think make it worth the premium?
Drumalien
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Nov 6, 2017
PetrosD"What were some of the features of the watch that you think make it worth the premium?" This is the very question I was asking myself and the question that prompted my post. I agree with you that Eco-Drive alone doesn't warrant the premium. Some other notes about it: It's supposedly hand-assembled. I know it comes with sapphire crystal (with an anti-reflective coating on both sides), chronograph (obviously), date and month, perpetual calendar, and a minute repeater. Even with that list... I still concur with your thought. This is why I thought it may be a good fit for MD—it's not a great deal to me at retail, but maybe it is at some lower price.
Just a few other notes: I can no longer find it on Citizen's website. I'm unsure if it's still being made. Also, Citizen used to have a version with a stainless steel bracelet. I think that version was discontinued. I only see the titanium version floating around on various websites. Some people prefer the lightness of titanium; I'm not sure how I'd feel about it.
All that said, I just think the watch looks great. And, I feel like Citizen watches have a solid reputation for reliability and quality. I'd love to hear your thoughts, thanks!
PetrosD
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Nov 7, 2017
DrumalienI have my reservations about titanium as well. I don't mind the weight of a stainless steel watch, and I don't think I'd like the easier to scratch titanium. As far as the watch complications, as much as I like Citizen, I can't see paying that much for one myself. I did consider one upwards in the price range with GPS, but I came to my senses. I went with an atomic clock Skyhawk instead and I have no regrets.
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