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Citizen has released a new model in its Attesa line for the US market. The AT8296-53A is a $1,395 chronograph that focuses on lightweight materials and solar-powered timekeeping, and it is available now on the company’s website.
Design Details
The watch features a 42mm case made from what Citizen calls Super Titanium. In practice, this is titanium that has been treated to be more scratch-resistant than standard stainless steel while remaining noticeably lighter on the wrist. The case is finished with a platinum coating and paired with a matching titanium bracelet that uses a standard fold-over push-button clasp.
Aesthetically, the AT8296-53A has a white dial surrounded by a blue world-time bezel. The bezel includes a sapphire ring insert, and the main dial is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal to reduce glare. It has a water resistance rating of 100 meters (10 Bar), meaning it can handle everyday water exposure like swimming and showering.
Internally, the watch is powered by Citizen’s H800 Eco-Drive movement. Instead of a traditional replaceable battery, the Eco-Drive system uses light, both natural and artificial, to charge an internal cell. As long as the watch gets regular light exposure, it will keep running without needing a battery swap.
The H800 is also a radio-controlled movement. It automatically receives signals from atomic clocks to keep the time accurate, supporting automatic adjustments across 26 different time zones. This means the watch will adjust itself to the correct local time in supported regions without requiring manual input.
The dial includes several functional sub-dials. There is a 1/20-second chronograph that can measure up to 60 minutes, a 12/24-hour time indicator, and a power reserve gauge to show how much charge the solar cell has left. It also features a perpetual calendar, which automatically adjusts the date for different month lengths and leap years.
In related news, Citizen has recently launched a limited-edition titanium watch featuring a stunning traditional Japanese paper dial, alongside the new Promaster Air automatic watch with a titanium build and aviation-inspired features.
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