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!

  • sloopSDBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The Citizen no doubt. The 65W is beautiful, although I haven’t seen it for sale online anywhere.

  • lmboyer04BEnglish
    1·
    10 months ago

    The Longines design looks great but after seeing it in person it’s both thick and wide. Unfortunate

    • BWIADCA777OPBEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      That’s good to know. I still need to see one in person. I’ve only been able to find the master collection so far.