Model: Campanola Moonphase AA7804-10E Moon Phases
Year: 2022
Limited Edition: 150 Pieces
Features:
The History. Citizen’s luxury sub-brand is named after Nola, an Italian town, which located in the Campania region. The two words were mashed together to form Campanola. The Church in Nola is recognised as being the first Church that ever rang its bells to signify time. Not only does the name reflect this story, but the Campanola logo features two bells side-by-side.
The Complication. Instead of a small disc rotating to reveal a single image of the moon as the month progresses, Citizen has transformed the entire dial into a rotating progression chart. Yes, the dial itself rotates in sync with the lunar month. Not only does this give you a interesting and easy to understand view of the moon’s position every day, but it also gives you a scientifically accurate one that demonstrates: Lunar Age, Lunar Position, Solar Position, Time of Sunrise and Sunset, Time of Moonrise and Moonset, and it's an accurate drawing of the moon and its craters.
The Accuracy. I can only assume that fully understanding the manual for this watch is the first step towards starting your career as NASA. I can’t even begin to try to explain it here, so please consider reading it yourself. It’s as interesting as it is utterly insane. Regardless of whether or not you make it through the manual and understand everything (I think your PhD gets mailed to you automatically) or not, the watch looks incredibly sharp. I suspect that even just using it as a daily moon calendar will leave most people feeling very satisfied.
The Craftsmanship. Much like Grand Seiko, the Campanola collection is hand-assembled, from the movements to the watch itself. Even the quartz movements, like this one, are hand-assembled! The case is hyper-polished and coated with Citizen's proprietary surface-hardening Duratect, and the domed sapphire features Citizen’s proprietary multi-layered AR coating system, known as Clarity Coating.
The Size. Like a lot Campanolas it seems large on paper, but the 45mm case width is neutralised by the tiny lugs and leather strap. The photographs show it on my 6.5 inch wrist, and it looks well-sized.
Specifications:
Condition: In great condition overall. Appears to be unworn. No easily noticeable marks.
Scope: Full box and papers
Movement: Citizen 4386 Moonphase Quartz
Dimensions:
- Case Width: 45.0mm
- Case Thickness: 13.9mm
- Lug Width: 21mm
