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The Seiko watch is more mechanical, relying less on integrated circuits compared to the Citizen. The Citizen's date change occurs smoothly at midnight, but it feels less dynamic than the Seiko's lightning spring-loaded snap, even if the Seiko doesn't change exactly at 12:00. I prefer the Seiko's quick action over the Citizen's languid shift but would prefer to have both insta-change and snap. Oh well
The Seiko can be fine-tuned for accuracy over time, while the Citizen's module remains fixed at its original accuracy, which often falls short of its specifications.Owners report that the Seiko is more consistent with its claimed accuracy. The Citizen's module might be replaced (not sure) rather than repaired during servicing, which diminishes its luxurious appeal if that's true,as disposability is not luxurious in horology. In contrast, the Seiko movement is repairable.
If the Citizen is used daily and receives adequate light, it can last perhaps 15 to 25 years before needing a battery replacement. The Seiko could theoretically last the same duration, but it requires multiple battery changes over the years, each posing a risk of damage. The Citizen is a solid unit that generally doesn't need fucking with unless there’s a defect or the battery is EoL.

I appreciate the practicality of The Citizen but value the Seiko's mechanical complexity and long-term tunability. If you can own only one luxury HAQ and typically prefer wearing mechanicals, then a The Citizen with eco-Drive is a sensible choice: just keep it out of a drawer and charged and it is ready to go at a moments notice, with the correct date, if you're in a rush and cbf winding and setting a mech. Ultimately, it's best to select a watch based on what you think looks and feels better right now as only time will tell who made the "correct" choice. Let all tomorrows /fa/g/gots worry about the procurement of early 20th century microelectronics and chemical batteries; (you)'ll be too dead to give a shit.