Citizen has expanded its Attesa lineup by launching the AT8297-51L in the US and UK. It is priced at $1,395 and £995, respectively, and focuses on convenience and low-maintenance operation rather than traditional mechanical watchmaking.
Design Details
The watch features a 42mm case made from what Citizen calls Super Titanium. It is treated with a gray Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating, which makes the metal more scratch-resistant than standard stainless steel while keeping the watch relatively light on the wrist. The matching titanium bracelet uses a standard fold-over clasp with push buttons.
On the front, there is a navy blue dial surrounded by a black world-time bezel, and the face is covered by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal to reduce glare. It also has a water resistance rating of 100 meters, which is standard for everyday wear and sufficient for swimming or showering.
Inside, the AT8297-51L runs on Citizen’s H800 Eco-Drive movement. The Eco-Drive system is essentially a solar panel built into the dial that charges the internal cell using any available light, whether that is direct sunlight or indoor office lighting.
The watch also features radio-controlled timekeeping through its H800 movement. Its built-in receiver picks up signals from atomic clocks to adjust the time automatically. It supports 26 time zones and features a perpetual calendar that automatically adjusts for month lengths and leap years.
Beyond standard timekeeping, the AT8297-51L includes a 1/20-second chronograph capable of measuring intervals up to 60 minutes. The dial layout also incorporates a 12/24-hour time display, a day and date readout, a calendar display, and a power reserve indicator to monitor the internal cell’s charge level.
In related news, Citizen has recently launched the Promaster Air NK0040-58P with a champagne dial and a Super Titanium case, alongside a limited-edition Star Wars Eco-Drive watch featuring a Death Star moonphase display.
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