วันเสาร์ที่ 6 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2553

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Watch #JY0005-50E

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Watch #JY0005-50E Review



I bought this watch because I wanted a more stylish replacement for my Casio. It had to meet two important criteria:
1. It had to set itself atomically
2. It had to be self-powered.
This Citizen watch does both those things, and looks great doing it. It feels incredibly solid, and consequently is a very heavy watch. You might want to go to a jewelry store and try one on. It works amazingly well, sets itself just as advertised, and fits well (with a bit of adjustment at the jewelry store). I've had it for a few days now and it has only a couple of problems:
1. If you're left-handed, as I am, you'll have to take it off to reach the main stem to adjust some settings. Fortunately, you rarely have to do this.
2. For some inexplicable reason, the date setting is tied to the second clock. So, if you live in, say, Los Angeles, and you set the second clock to, for instance, Tokyo, the date shown will match whatever day it is in Tokyo, which is usually tomorrow. If there's a way to change it, I haven't figured it out. So, I have to have both time zones set to the same zone in order to see the correct date.
Other than that, this is an amazing watch, and unless you only value something like a Rolecks as a status symbol, this will feel great on your wrist.

Pros:
- Looks fabulous
- Sets itself
- solar powered
- a lot of dials look impressive
- a slide rule bezel
- battery gauge
- atomic sync in USA, Europe and Japan
- Incredibly solid feel

Cons:
- Not very lefty-friendly (but what watch is, really?)
- Date inexplicably connected to second clock



Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Watch #JY0005-50E Feature


  • Ecologically friendly, light powered Eco-Drive Caliber U600 Japanese-quartz movement; Charges in natural sunlight or indoor light
  • Max power reserve: 180 days to 30 Months with Power Save; Low charge warning: 3 days; Charge time from stop state to max charge: Incandescent Light - 150 hrs, Outdoors, Cloudy (10,000 Lux) - 60 hrs, Outdoors, Sunny (100,000 Lux) - 20 hrs
  • Durable, hardened non-reflective mineral crystal; Case diameter: 48 mm; 2 Alarms; 1/100 second chronograph measures up to 24 hours; 99 minute countdown timer; Rotating slide rule bezel
  • Stainless steel case; Black dial; Perpetual-calendar; World time (43 cities) functions; Greenwich Mean Time display; Atomic timekeeping with radio-controlled accuracy
  • Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)



Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Watch #JY0005-50E Overview


Featuring light-powered Eco-Drive technology, the ultra-sporty Skyhawk AT watch #JY0005-50E from Citizen offers sleek, athletic-inspired styling with an eco-friendly design. This versatile watch boasts digital quartz movement for reliability, atomic timekeeping with radio-controlled accuracy, and 1/100 second chronograph and 24 hour recorder. World time for 43 cities, two alarms, perpetual calendar, and a 99 minute countdown also keep your day, or workout, on-track. Polished silver-tone hands markers with luminous accents add a sleek look, while a brushed stainless steel black ion plated slide rule bezel imparts professional polish. Water resistant to 200 meters (660 feet), the Skyhawk is made to withstand the elements and still look great, year after year.

Summary of Features:

  • Atomic timekeeping with radio-controlled accuracy
  • World time in 43 cities
  • 2 alarms
  • 1/100 second chronograph that measures up to 24 hours
  • 99 minute countdown timer
  • Perpetual calendar
  • Digital display light
  • Greenwich Mean Time display
  • Rotating slide-rule bezel
  • Non-reflective mineral crystal
  • Power-reserve indicator



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วันอังคารที่ 26 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2553

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Titanium Watch #JY0010-50E

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Titanium Watch #JY0010-50E Review



So I've had this watch about a week now and I love it! The build quality is awesome and you can tell the Japanese Workmanship is still going strong.

Looks - I think the watch looks great. It is quite big on the wrist but that it looks good for today's standards. It is looks like a heavy duty watch that was given to designers to make elegant. If I had to make a car analogy, I'd say it would have the same feel as if Lexus made a heavy duty truck.

Workmanship - The quality is great. The hands align perfectly on the mark. The second hand ticks where the second hand is supposed to tick which I find annoying if it doesn't. (I've seen omegas that don't even align properly.) The minute hand also moves slightly every time the second hand ticks, the quality is definitely there.

Functions - Calendar, Timer, Chronograph, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, and of course Atomic Time syncronization. There is also a dual time zone function which is very helpful (home time zone and away time zone, you just press a few buttons and it switches them vice versa). The only problem is that if you want to see the current date, it will show the date of the away time zone. This is slightly annoying as to see the current date and time, the zones would need to be set to the same city. The calendar function however would be more helpful to real pilots (which I am not) as they will probably actually land in the away time zone.

Weight - This watch is a good weight, not too heavy, not too light. It is well balanced. This pretty much means that you should expect the non-titanium (i.e. stainless steel) version to be very heavy!

Illuminating hands - at night the illumination is pretty good. There is ample surface area of illumination making it pretty easy to read. The illumination seems to die down pretty quickly however though I haven't tested about how long it lasts. (The watch hands can illuminate briefly in the daytime when you are out in the sun and then walk into a normal lit room, I don't mind it personally.)

Sliding Rule Bezel - I like the function and I think it is really useful. If you take the time to learn this old school calculator, it is really neat and handy. It is best for multiplication and division, it doesn't do addition or subtraction.

Eco Drive - It is hard to tell how well this works, but so far so good.

Overall - I love this watch, it is rugged yet elegant. It also has an extremely impressive set of bells and whistles. The titanium looks good but also makes the watch light enough for wearing all the time without having to think about it. I give it 4.7 stars. Nearly Perfect.



Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Titanium Watch #JY0010-50E Feature


  • Ecologically friendly, light powered Eco-Drive Caliber U600 Japanese-quartz movement; Charges in natural sunlight or indoor light
  • Max power reserve: 180 days to 30 Months with Power Save; Low charge warning: 3 days; Charge time from stop state to max charge: Incandescent Light - 150 hrs, Outdoors, Cloudy (10,000 Lux) - 60 hrs, Outdoors, Sunny (100,000 Lux) - 20 hrs
  • Durable, hardened non-reflective mineral crystal; Case diameter: 48 mm; 2 Alarms; 1/100 second chronograph measures up to 24 hours; 99 minute countdown timer; Rotating slide rule bezel
  • Titanium case; Black dial; Perpetual-calendar; World time (43 cities) functions; Greenwich Mean Time display; Atomic timekeeping with radio-controlled accuracy
  • Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)



Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Titanium Watch #JY0010-50E Overview


The new, fully loaded 3rd generation Skyhawk redefines atomic timekeeping with radio controlled accuracy and Eco-Drive technology. Radio signals are received both automatically and on-demand by the fully loaded Skyhawk A-T. Watch features include Atomic Timekeeping with Radio Accuracy, Citizen's patented Eco-Drive Technology (Solar Powered so you never have to change a battery), World Time for 43 Cities, 2 Alarms, 24 Hour 1/100 Second Chronograph, Perpetual Calendar to the year 2100, Analog/Digital Displays, 99 Minute Countdown Timer with Alarm, Water Resistant to 200 Meters (660 Feet), 3-Day Low Charge Warning (Will notify you 3 Days before the watch completely stops), 180 Day Power Reserve when Fully Charged (Approximately 2.5 Years with Power Save Function - 150 Hours to fully charge in average lighting), Power Save Function, Power Reserve Indicator, comes with a Titanium Case and Bracelet, and a Fold-Over Clasp with Double Hidden Push Button Release.

Summary of Features:

  • Atomic timekeeping with radio-controlled accuracy
  • World time in 43 cities
  • 2 alarms
  • 1/100 second chronograph that measures up to 24 hours
  • 99 minute countdown timer
  • Perpetual calendar
  • Digital display light
  • Greenwich Mean Time display
  • Rotating slide-rule bezel
  • Non-reflective mineral crystal
  • Power-reserve indicator



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วันเสาร์ที่ 23 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2553

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Titanium Skyhawk Chronograph Watch #JR3060-59F

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Titanium Skyhawk Chronograph Watch #JR3060-59F Review



I love the fact that it never needs a battery, and with the strength of titanium and the durability of scratch-resistant mineral, I won;t have to buy another watch for a long time. This is an amazing watch that is incredibly light weight, loaded with features. I have found one flaw so far, and unfortunately, it's a big one. It keeps track of the date, but only in the time zone displayed on the digital window. Unless you want to keep track of your local time both with the watch hands and the digital window showing the same time, you'll have to remember to pretty much remember the current date on your own. Personally, I think an oversight like this can be a deal-breaker for some. For all of its technology and such, it doesn't have a dedicated to keep track of the date locally.



Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Titanium Skyhawk Chronograph Watch #JR3060-59F Feature


  • Ecologically friendly, light powered Eco-Drive Caliber C650 Japanese-quartz movement; Charges in natural sunlight or indoor light
  • Max power reserve: 90 days to 4 Years with Power Save; Low charge warning: 1.5 days; Charge time from stop state to max charge: Incandescent Light - 29 hrs, Outdoors, Cloudy (10,000 Lux) - 9 hrs, Outdoors, Sunny (100,000 Lux) - 5 hrs
  • Durable, hardened mineral crystal; Titanium case and matching bracelet; Time and calendar in 22 time zones (30 cities); Three world-time alarm functions; One-touch interchangeable analog-digital times
  • 1/100 second chronograph measures up to 24 hours; 99 minute countdown timer; Rotating slide rule bezel; Screw back case
  • Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)



Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Titanium Skyhawk Chronograph Watch #JR3060-59F Overview


The Citizen JR3060-59F titanium flight chronograph digital/analog watch is made for the man who never knows what time zone he'll be in from one hour to the next. It's also powered by Citizen's unique Eco-Drive, which absorbs sunlight and any artificial light through the crystal and dial to recharge the watch continuously. The fast-forward timekeeping features include time and calendar in twenty-two time zones, thirty cities, three world time alarms, a 99-minute countdown timer, one-touch interchangeable analog/digital time, and 1/100-second chronograph that measures up to 24 hours. The large round watch case features sleek, modern lines and a bi-directional rotating slide rule bezel. The black dial background features large silver-tone hands and Arabic numerals. It also features a durable, lightweight satin-finished titanium bracelet, water resistance to 330 feet (100 meters), and a scratch-resistant, non-reflective mineral crystal.

Titanium is nearly 50 percent lighter than steel, but 30 percent stronger. It's also particularly resistant to salt water corrosion.

Summary of Features:

  • Time and calendar in 22 time zones (30 cities)
  • Three world time alarms
  • 1/100 second chronograph measures up to 24 hours of elapsed time
  • 99 minute countdown timer
  • One-touch interchangeable analog/digital times
  • Rotating slide rule bezel
  • Screw-back case



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วันพุธที่ 20 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2553

Citizen Men's Limited Edition Blue Angels Skyhawk Atomic Chronograph Watch JY0041-05L

Citizen Men's Limited Edition Blue Angels Skyhawk Atomic Chronograph Watch JY0041-05L Review





Citizen Men's Limited Edition Blue Angels Skyhawk Atomic Chronograph Watch JY0041-05L Feature


  • Ecologically Friendly Solar Power Eco Drive Quartz Movement
  • Stainless Steel Case with Genuine Blue Leather Strap, Push Button Deployment Clasp
  • Mineral Crystal, 3rd Generation Skyhawk Atomic Flight Chronograph, Atomic time keeping. Time is automatically set (or on demand) by the atomic signal. Stainless Steel Case and bracelet
  • World Time with 43 cities, 2 World time Alarms, 1/100 Second Chronograph Measures up to 24 Hours, 99 Minute Countdown Timer, Perpetual calendar, Luminous hands and markers, Rotating Slide Rule Bezel
  • Case Size: 48mm Diameter, 15mm Thickness, Limited Edition Wood Box with 5 Years Manufacturer's Warranty



Citizen Men's Limited Edition Blue Angels Skyhawk Atomic Chronograph Watch JY0041-05L Overview


Model: Citizen Watch - Citizen Men's Limited Edition Blue Angels Skyhawk Atomic Chronograph Watch JY0041-05L Case material: Stainless steel case Case dimensions: 45mm in diameter Movement: Citizen Eco Drive movement Crystal type: Highly scratch resistant sapphire crystal Crown: Push and pull crown Water resistant: 200 meters Face color: Blue dial Band type: Blue crocodile strap with deployment clasp with push button Band length: Will fit 6 - 8 1/4" wrist Additional features: Limited 1,000 pieces worldwide; 3rd generation skyhawk atomic timekeeping with radio-controlled accuracy; World time in 43 cities; 2 alarms; 1/100 second chronograph measures up to 24 hours; 99 minute countdown timer; Perpetual calendar; Digital display light; Greenwich mean time display; Rotating slide rule bezel; Power reserve indicator; Luminous hands and markers; Non-reflective crystal; Date display; Comes in a handsome wooden presentation box Warranty: 5 year warranty on all Citizen watches I


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Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk Chronograph Watch #JR3000-51F

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk Chronograph Watch #JR3000-51F Review



I'm a private pilot working towards his instrument, commercial, and multi-engine certificates, and I love my watch. There are two gripes I have:

1) The band, even on the stainless, sucks. I'm not hard on my watch at all, and the forward side (I wear it on my left wrist) is full of wear marks and scratches from only resting on tables as I sit and read or do work. I'm pretty unhappy with that fact, and think that for a $[...] watch the band should be more scratch resistant. I haven't had this problem with other metal band watches.

2) There is no light. You wouldn't think it would take much to add two small LED's and an extra button for a light for night use. The "glow in the dark" hands stop working after a half hour-ish of darkness and you can't read anything without some light source. I haven't found this to be too much trouble for night flying since I have an overhead red light that I can hold the watch up to, but it's inconvenient and potentially hazardous since your taking your attention off of flying for that much longer. For a true aviator's watch you'd think they'd have thought this one through.

Gripes aside it's an excellent watch. I researched long and hard for a good aviators watch, and I settled on this one. While others may have better features (i.e. better looking, different layout, etc.) this one had the best of most of what I was looking for. I wanted something that I could use as my timer, a backup E6B, my zulu time (although I don't use it much and find myself doing the math in my head just as quick), my watch...and for future use if I become a professional pilot I can keep track of time with time zones. The Eco-drive is an excellent feature that although I haven't had it long enough to know how well it really works, in theory it is excellent for the environment, and for piece of mind knowing that you'll never need to worry about a dead watch at and inconvenient time. Also, the alarm clock feature is excellent. There are three separate alarms that are easy to set up, turn on and off, and use. I don't use that in the airplane, but I do use it for work and it is awesome; not too noisy, and not too quiet, but I doubt it's audible in the airplane. I don't think there's much more to say besides if you're looking for an inexpensive REAL aviator's watch this is about the cheapest you'll find, and it will have all the features and then some that you'd ever want.

Citizen, replace my band with something that doesn't scuff up so easy and this watch gets 5 stars from me.



Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk Chronograph Watch #JR3000-51F Feature


  • Ecologically friendly, light powered Eco-Drive Caliber C650 Japanese-quartz movement; Charges in natural sunlight or indoor light
  • Max power reserve: 90 days to 4 Years with Power Save; Low charge warning: 1.5 days; Charge time from stop state to max charge: Incandescent Light - 29 hrs, Outdoors, Cloudy (10,000 Lux) - 9 hrs, Outdoors, Sunny (100,000 Lux) - 5 hrs
  • Durable, hardened mineral crystal; Case diameter: 44 mm; Time and calendar in 22 time zones (30 cities); Three world-time alarm functions; One-touch interchangeable analog-digital times
  • Stainless steel case; Black dial; 1/100 second chronograph measures up to 24 hours; 99 minute countdown timer; Rotating slide rule bezel; Screw back case
  • Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)



Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk Chronograph Watch #JR3000-51F Overview


The Citizen Eco-Drive Eco-Drive Skyhawk Flight Chronograph is designed to soar with unbridled stealth precision. This men's Eco-Drive timepiece lifts off with time and calendar for 22 time zones, three world time alarms, 1/100 second chronograph that measures 24-hours, 99 Minute Countdown Timer, one-touch interchangeable analog/digital timing, rotating slide rule bezel, and power saver function all within a highly polished stainless steel case.

Summary of Features:

  • Time and calendar in 22 time zones (30 cities)
  • Three world time alarms
  • 1/100 second chronograph measures up to 24 hours of elapsed time
  • 99 minute countdown timer
  • One-touch interchangeable analog/digital times
  • Rotating slide rule bezel
  • Screw-back case



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วันอังคารที่ 19 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2553

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Watch #JY0000-53E

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Watch #JY0000-53E Review



I have had the Citizen Skyhawk AT atomic watch for a year now and have never been more satisfied with a watch. My previous watch was an Omega Speedmaster which was heavy and clunky and lost a minute every day. I began to get seriously interested in buying a watch with extreme accuracy. Living in Australia, I thought an atomic radio controlled watch was out of the question because we don't have any atomic time signals broadcast here. When I tried to research accuracy in watches I discovered the term used for an accurate watch is a chronometer and the most accurate watches in the world were made by Breitling, particularly their SuperQuartz models. However these cost A00.00 or more which is a bit of a stretch for the wallet. And then, to my surprise, I discovered a website where people in Australia were posting that their atomic watches/clocks were picking up a time signal from overseas. A pilot here in Brisbane posted a great review about his Citizen Skyhawk AT and said his watch regularly picked up the Japanese time signal at night. As soon as I read his post, I bought one too and I haven't looked back.


Pros:

What I love most about this watch is that it's set and forget - being radio-controlled I never have to adjust the time, ever, period! And it has atomic accuracy - way more accurate than the Breitling SuperQuartz watches which still loose 15 seconds a year - at a fraction of the price.

I have received many compliments on my watch from family and co-workers alike. The watch has a very attractive, large dial - more impressive even then in photos and pictures online. The stainless steel bracelet is very durable and some say heavy, but although I only have a small wrist I found the watch very comfortable to wear and did not feel inconvenienced by it in any way.

The mineral glass is very strong and completely resistant to scratches - mind you, I work in an office so it's not in the way of harm very often but I haven't had a single scratch on it in over a year.

I love the build quality of this watch - it is pure class!

The solar powered battery works without requiring any full sunlight. Ambient light alone is enough to keep it running at full capacity.

I love the beautiful presentation box it came in - it doubles as a nice stand for my watch at bedtime.


Cons:

The hardest part in setting up the watch was adjusting the bracelet to fit my wrist. The links were hard to remove and it took a good hour or so for me to get it right.

Just like another reviewer here said, I wish they had used time zones rather than cities as my city is too small to rate a mention. Pilots might prefer time zones too.

Some people have worried about the crown wearing out from repeated setting of certain functions and although that's possible, I almost never use mine like this at all so I am not in the slightest bit worried about this.


Wish list:

I would love for the LCD to be bigger. Not only just to make it more readable but so that it can show the date and the time simultaneously - it seems a real shame to waste such fabulous atomic accuracy on the analogue display alone, just so I can see the date. Please Citizen - make it a dual analogue/digital time display with extra room for the date too, next time around!!



Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Watch #JY0000-53E Feature


  • Ecologically friendly, light powered Eco-Drive Caliber U600 Japanese-quartz movement; Charges in natural sunlight or indoor light
  • Max power reserve: 180 days to 30 Months with Power Save; Low charge warning: 3 days; Charge time from stop state to max charge: Incandescent Light - 150 hrs, Outdoors, Cloudy (10,000 Lux) - 60 hrs, Outdoors, Sunny (100,000 Lux) - 20 hrs
  • Durable, hardened non-reflective mineral crystal; Case diameter: 48 mm; 2 Alarms; 1/100 second chronograph measures up to 24 hours; 99 minute countdown timer; Rotating slide rule bezel
  • Stainless steel case; Black dial; Perpetual-calendar; World time (43 cities) functions; Greenwich Mean Time display; Atomic timekeeping with radio-controlled accuracy
  • Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)



Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Watch #JY0000-53E Overview


Sporting a rotating slide rule bezel, the Citizen Skyhawk A-T stainless steel men's flight watch offers advanced timing functions and the latest technology. It's powered by Citizen's unique Eco-Drive, which absorbs sunlight and any artificial light through the crystal and dial to recharge the watch continuously. The fast-forward timekeeping features include time and calendar in 43 cities, thirty cities, three world time alarms, a 99-minute countdown timer, one-touch interchangeable analog/digital time, and 1/100-second chronograph that measures up to 24 hours.

The large round silver stainless steel case measures 48mm (1.89 inches) wide and 16mm (0.63 inches) deep. The black dial background features large white hands with luminous tips as well as luminous square dial markers. It's completed by a stylish multi-link stainless steel braclet band. Other features include water resistance to 200 meters (660 feet)--which will stand up to the rigors of recreational scuba diving.

Summary of Features:

  • Atomic timekeeping with radio-controlled accuracy
  • World time in 43 cities
  • 2 alarms
  • 1/100 second chronograph that measures up to 24 hours
  • 99 minute countdown timer
  • Perpetual calendar
  • Digital display light
  • Greenwich Mean Time display
  • Rotating slide-rule bezel
  • Non-reflective mineral crystal
  • Power-reserve indicator



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วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 14 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2553

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Blue Angels Skyhawk A-T Chronograph Titanium Watch #JY0050-55L

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Blue Angels Skyhawk A-T Chronograph Titanium Watch #JY0050-55L Review



There already exist many reviews on Amazon for this watch. Most of the reviews can be found in the non-Titanium, non-Blue-Angels models. I just need to add a couple things. (I own this Blue Angels Titanium model).

TITANIUM-SPECIFIC PART: The Titanium version is much lighter! I compared it against a stainless steel model. The difference is huge. I know what most guys are thinking, "unlike this reviewer, I'm a real man who can handle an extra ounce on my wrist." FYI I consider myself pretty athletic. But I appreciate not feeling the watch on my wrist most of the time. Bottom-line: it's a personal choice. Titanium is lighter, stronger, and personally makes me feel better about this watch. Stainless steel is cheaper and gets the job done.


NON-TITANIUM-SPECIFIC PART - WATER RESISTANCE: The product description says "water resistant depth: 660 ft". I bought this watch thinking I could take it for scuba diving. The face of the watch says "WR 200" and the backplate says "WR 20BAR". But if you look up the owners manual, both these terms actually mean you can only skin-dive (I guess that means snorkeling.) Scuba-diving with air tank is NOT ok for this watch.

CALENDAR: HUGE pain in the a** to use. The date is only displayed for world time, not local time. This means at those hours when the world city is a day ahead of or behind your local time, you cannot get an accurate reading of your local date. The only fix is to set the world time city as your local city, which defeats the purpose of the "World Time" feature.

IN THE DARK: This watch is great in the dark! The luminescent dials are very bright in the dark. Additionally, there is a backlight. Because Apollo powers this watch, I don't need to worry about the backlight shortening battery life.

This is my first Citizen and I LOVE it. Still, I'll give it four stars, because the awkward calendar could have been very, very easily avoided by just a slight amount of foresight in design.
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SUMMARY

PROS: Titanium = strong + lightweight; Atomic accuracy - never needs setting; Easy to read in dark; Never needs battery replacement; Very good looking; Japanese quality at a fractional of the cost of Swiss antiquity.

CONS: VERY CLUMSY calendar function; Water resistance not adequate for scuba-diving; Most of the features that look cool have no practical use for most; Endorsed by Eli Manning - OH PLEASE!



Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Blue Angels Skyhawk A-T Chronograph Titanium Watch #JY0050-55L Feature


  • Ecologically friendly, light powered Eco-Drive Caliber U600 Japanese-quartz movement; Charges in natural sunlight or indoor light
  • Max power reserve: 180 days to 30 Months with Power Save; Low charge warning: 3 days; Charge time from stop state to max charge: Incandescent Light - 150 hrs, Outdoors, Cloudy (10,000 Lux) - 60 hrs, Outdoors, Sunny (100,000 Lux) - 20 hrs
  • Durable, hardened non-reflective mineral crystal; Multi-band atomic timekeeping with radio-controlled accuracy (North America, Europe, and Asia); World time in 43 cities; Greenwich Mean Time display; Perpetual calendar
  • 1/100 second chronograph measures up to 24 hours; 99 minute countdown timer; Rotating slide rule bezel; 2 Alarms; Use of the Blue Angels name and logo is with the permission, but not endorsement, of the U.S. Navy
  • Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)



Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Blue Angels Skyhawk A-T Chronograph Titanium Watch #JY0050-55L Overview


Environmentally friendly and chock full of innovative features, the Men's Blue Angels Skyhawk A-T Chronograph Titanium Watch from Citizen Eco-Drive combines aviator-inspired style with a sleek, sporty design. Offering a maximum power reserve of 180 days, with a low charge warning within three days of stop point, this distinctive timepiece is both reliable and up for the next adventure. It also features a durable, hardened mineral crystal, original Blue Angels insignia on its case back, and Blue Angels logo on a bold black dial. With a multi-band atomic receiver that accepts signals in North America, Europe, and Asia, this efficient accessory provides both world time in 43 cities, and a perpetual calendar, making it ideal for traveling. There's also a digital display light, two alarms, 1/100 second chronograph that measures up to 24 hours, and a 99 minute countdown timer. Rugged, handsome, and built to last, this Citizen Eco-Drive original arrives in a gray box, along with a manual, information CD, and warranty information.

Summary of Features:

  • Atomic timekeeping with radio-controlled accuracy
  • World time in 43 cities
  • 2 alarms
  • 1/100 second chronograph that measures up to 24 hours
  • 99 minute countdown timer
  • Digital display light
  • Greenwich Mean Time display
  • Rotating slide-rule bezel
  • Non-reflective mineral crystal
  • Power-reserve indicator



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