Citizen Attesa BY1006-62E After 18 Months: Moon Dial, Lume, and Fit on an 18 cm Wrist

Published 2026-11-01

I've worn this Attesa for about a year and a half. I like the moon display and the way the hands glow at night. It's also less sparkly in person than it looks in Citizen's product photos, so if the photos are what sold you, try to see one first.

I bought this watch myself, and Citizen did not sponsor this review. There are no affiliate links in this article.

What I liked

The moon has real surface detail. The moon at 6 o'clock is marked with a clear pattern rather than being a flat disc, and that's the part of the dial I look at most. Citizen's system works out the moon's age from the date, so there's no separate moon date to keep setting by hand in normal use.

The hands are easy to find in the dark. The lume stores light and the hands glow when the room goes dark. I haven't timed how long the glow lasts, so I can only say that it's useful at night, not for how many hours.

What disappointed me

It doesn't sparkle as much as the product photos suggest. In everyday light, mine looks more subdued than the images led me to expect. Some buyers will prefer that. If you want a dressy, glittering watch, it may let you down.

How it fits an 18 cm wrist

My wrist measures 18 cm (about 7.1 in). I wear the bracelet with one link removed, and that leaves a little room. With every link fitted, it's quite loose.

A retailer lists the adjustable range as 126 to 192 mm. At 18 cm, I'm using the upper part of that range, so a much larger wrist should check the bracelet length before buying.

Checking radio reception

Press the lower-right button once and the second hand moves to OK or NO, showing the result of the last time signal.

One thing the manual explains is worth knowing: if you've moved the crown since the last reception, the hand points to NO whatever the result was. A NO right after you've adjusted something doesn't mean the watch has a problem. A manual reception takes 2 to 30 minutes.

If you're buying from outside Japan

Check whether radio sync will work where you live. The H874 manual lists stations in Japan, the US, Germany, and China, with these approximate ranges:

Citizen says these ranges are only approximate and that conditions affect them. No station is listed for Australia, for example, so I wouldn't count on syncing there. Without a signal, the rated accuracy is ±15 seconds a month. I've only described the reception check here, and I haven't tested reception outside Japan.

In the Southern Hemisphere, change the moon setting. The moon's waxing and waning look different there, and the watch can switch between N and S views.

Ask about the warranty before you pay. One Citizen store in Japan lists a one-year warranty, or two years with MY CITIZEN registration. One Tokyo retailer that ships worldwide lists a Japanese warranty card in the box. I couldn't confirm how either applies overseas, so get the answer from the seller in writing, and check import duty for your country too.

Specifications

Figures come from the sources below and were checked on 2026-11-01. I couldn't load Citizen's own product page for this reference, so confirm the specs and price with your seller.

Who should buy it

Buy it if the moon display is the reason you want the watch and you'd like the time to look after itself in an area with signal coverage. Think again if you want the sparkle in the product photos, or if you live far from the listed stations and radio sync is the main attraction.

Sources

• Citizen H874 instruction manual: reception check, stations, moon settings, accuracy, power reserve
• Citizen Flagship Store Osaka listing: dimensions, materials, band range, price, warranty
• Sakura Watches listing: worldwide shipping, Japanese warranty card