Looking to get a dress piece to add to the collection within the next year, and I stumbled upon the Citizen AQ4100-65W limited release JDM HAQ after having my eyes set on the Longines Flagship moonphase for a while. Prices are somewhat similar, with the Citizen at $3300ish shipped, and the Longines between $2500-3000. Here’s my assessment:

Longines:

  • Automatic
  • Moonphase
  • Lower price and available domestically without customs duties
  • Greater availability due to non-limited release
  • Gold plated hands and dial markers

Citizen:

  • Quartz
  • HAQ with lots of features to compensate
  • Jumping hour (frequent travel) ++ Beautiful washi paper dial with platinum leaf
  • Lightweight titanium bracelet (but could also look great on a leather strap)
  • More expensive
  • Harder to find
  • JDM with proprietary HAQ movement requiring shipment to Japan for service

Any other thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!

  • BadMr_Frosty@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’d personally go with the citizen. It’s more versatile and the dial is really interesting.

    That being said, if I had to dress formally all the time the longines might make sense.

    • BWIADCA777@alien.topOPBEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      I think you’re spot on with where my head’s at. I only find myself in a suit a couple times a year, anyway.