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Maybe just a notch below...
Omega right now. I imagine that will be a Miyota mechanical/automatic movement, not COSC-certified (thank God!), but to their (Japanese/Chinese) certification specs. Not exactly a Grand Seiko-class watch, but very nice for Citizen. Thanks! =:^D
Soon to be released Citizen high-end mechanical
For its 80th anniversary, Citizen will unveiled its first high-end mechanical timepiece on May 28. Part of The Citizen range, which currently consists of only high-end, ultra-accurate quartz watches, this new mechanical model is conservative in design but...
Maybe just a notch below...
Omega right now. I imagine that will be a Miyota mechanical/automatic movement, not COSC-certified (thank God!), but to their (Japanese/Chinese) certification specs. Not exactly a Grand Seiko-class watch, but very nice for Citizen. Thanks! =:^D
From what I understand it is a new calibre
not just a decorated version of the Miyota automatic in low-end watches. From photos it appears that it will similar to Grand Seiko both in terms of movement and external finish. - SJX
Competition is good...
Let's see if the Europeans can match the 10 year warrenty with the two free inspections. I bet it will be like pulling teeth to get the established European players to match this... they probably never will . Mike
Very brave...but not sure if...
...not sure if this is the direction Citizen should take. I would have much preferred to see them try their hand at 'mechanising' their Campanola range. Now THAT would be exciting!
Japan only...
I like the sound of the 10 year warranty. But, I am still very interested in the Grand Seiko. Ultimately, if I were to choose a fine Japanese timepiece, I may be leaning towards the Grand Seiko, since the GS is already an established brand and already has...
I like it a lot.
It is great when companies do something smart, tasteful and high quality, which is true to their history. The price is reasonable too. I am sure this will be a very high quality watch.
This is not Citizen's first "high end" mechanical...
They have been here before: http://www.network54.com/Forum/642233/thread/1275069362/Seiko+made+the+Grand%2C+Citizen+made+the.....-- They have also done some other interesting stuff as well: http://www.network54.com/Forum/642233/thread/1276210955/Citizen%2...
Interesting indeed
... and just perhaps competition not just for the Grand Seikos. D.