In 1970, Citizen released the first-ever titanium watch. Fifty-five years later, the brand is reaching a genuine pinnacle with the new Citizen Premier line, where the Titanium Attesa lives. I find these new Attesas more classically luxurious than a smartwatch, while also flaunting more contemporary functions than a heritage Swiss analog. They’re very literally a new kind of useful luxury for the modern world, a watch for jetsetters and loggers—plus, they look really cool. The almost meteorite-like dial, brushed ceramic, and extra-hard Super Titanium are a chic, strangely cohesive combination.
Meanwhile, the supremely-accurate light-powered F950 movement ensures the Attesa receives satellite time signals faster than any other watch in the world. Of course, several spec-forward functions for everyday life are incorporated, including a chronograph and perpetual calendar. What caught my eye though, is the rapid time zone change. I’m tattling on myself here, but I travel a lot, and am often too lazy to change my watch’s time zone. The seconds-long time-change process on the Attesa protects me from unnecessary phone scrolling. Give me an EDC watch that lovers of the finer things can also appreciate, and I’m in.
Price: $1,995
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