Watches

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!