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!
Normally this or that watch comparisons on this subreddit are so boring but THIS one is truly exciting. I have to say, Citizen HAQ models are underrated. That is a stunning watch and you'll never run into someone wearing one.
Thanks for the feedback!