[SaoDavi]

I had seen elsewhere that the Citizen date cuts over crisply at exactly midnight. The Seiko casually rolls over several minutes later.

Most people don't care but to me the precision and attention to detail are compelling.

Ti + Duratect + perpetual calendar are a plus too. Newer models are eco-drive with a PR indicated.

 

[SaoDavi]

Originally Posted by Glenno

I don't mind the power reserve indicators but they have now introduced Eco-Drive models without them:

Interesting - that looks nice but like the GS, wheres the lume ? - all I need is one with a black dial and black date wheel and lume ! and I might have to start saving! Is there such a beast ? I can do my own research but if you happen to know GlennO ?...

What model is that? I'd love to see one in titanium. But I do like the nicer bracelet with the polished edges on the center link..

 

[SaoDavi]

Winner Gets 1 Point
Tie Each Get 1 Point

1 Point = Chronomaster Ten Year Warranty
0 Point = GS 9F Three Year Warranty

1 Point = Chronomaster Perpetual Calendar With Independent Hour Hand
0 Point = GS 9F No Perpetual Calendar With No Independent Hour Hand

1 Point = Chronomaster Titanium & Stainless Steel Models Available
1 Point = GS 9F Titanium & Stainless Steel Models Available

1 Point = Chronomaster Accuracy Five Seconds Per Year
0 Point = GS 9F Accuracy Ten Seconds Per Year

1 Point = Chronomaster Lume & Non-Lume Models Available
0 Point = GS 9F No Lume Available

1 Point = Chronomaster Two Free Battery Changes
0 Point = GS 9F No Free Battery Changes

1 Point = Chronomaster Duratect Scratch Resistant Coating
0 Point = GS 9F No Scratch Resistant Coating

0 Point = Chronomaster Greater Tolerance Between External Parts
1 Point = GS 9F Lesser Tolerance Between External Parts

1 Point = Chronomaster Finish (Bracelet / Case)***Draw
1 Point = GS 9F Finish (Bracelet / Case)***Draw

1 Point = Chronomaster Packaging***Draw
1 Point = GS 9F Packaging***Draw

1 Point = Chronomaster Four Case Sizes 37.5 / 38 / 38.5 / 40
1 Point = GS 9F Four Case Sizes 35.7 / 37 / 38 / 40

Citizen Scores 10 Points out of a possible perfect score of 11 points.
GS 9F Scores 5 Points out of a possible perfect score of 11 points.

Clearly the Citizen is the winner.

With all that being said , buy both , I did.

Very thorough.

My formula: Citizen looks better, is cheaper and that's the one I like anyway.

Winner: Citizen