CitizenMen's Promaster Navihawk Eco-Drive Pilot Watch, Atomic Timekeeping, Chronograph, Power Reserve Indicator, Luminous, Anti-Reflective Crystal, Black Rubber Strap (Model: JY8035-04E)
G**J
I Love Citizen Watches - especially this one!
I am a Citizen watch junkie! I love these Eco-drive units...the first one I got was over 10 years ago and it works perfectly. I really love its functionality and look. Great features.
N**R
Best pilot watch for the money!
This watch exceeded my expectations even after reading the comments. As an aviator this watch will ensure you don't miss the time hack, and is visible night and day. Last week, I took a picture and noticed after the flight the seconds displayed in the aircrafts GPS time was matched exactly with the second hand of the watch....wow. Anyone who needs accurate timing and practical uses while looking sharp Should consider this piece. As an aside I know many folks don't care for the band, but I actually prefer it. It's awesome! I can't stop looking at this time piece! If I ever need a replacement it will be the same model!Update 7 Years Later:I've flown all over the world, in all types of aircraft with this watch and it keeps perfect time to the second still with the atomic clock radio update. I was able to update in parts of Africa (not always), The Middle East/Aisa, and in Hong Kong, and across Europe.It's survived quite a bit, hard duty flying on and off ships at sea, (the Radar has fried multiple other Casios for reference which is why I bought this because of the certified ANTIMAG 4800 spec, it didn't fall short of that spec or it would have been fried like my previous Casios) It survived a road bike, and hard landing/Crash (from an engine failure prior to landing)The crystal has been scratched and I took it to a jeweler to be cleaned and get a citizen original band for the same model I even tried ordering direct from Citizen but was unsuccessful. I've gone through 2 other Barton bands which have a good look. The glass we couldn't get the deeper scratches out, it's not a hardened sapphire but if that is my only complain than I'm doing pretty good. It still doesn't look too bad though, picture on the wrist attached.Even today I looked at the GPS system time in the aircraft and the watch was perfectly in sync to the second.Due to the nostalgia I have from traveling with this watch I think I might elect to retire it, but for the cost I doubt I can do much better. I suspect for good luck on next check rides etc. I will break this watch out and be the same old friend by my side as it has for the years since purchase. I know that it will continue to be as reliable as the air beneath my wings.I HIGHLY encourage if you are thinking about the watch to buy it. It IS a beauty, while being a silent steward that never gives up and is precise while enduring the unreal adventure that you might be thinking of starting next.
A**V
A Good Citizen...with the potential to be great
Purchased this in lieu of the Citizen AT8025-51E. It doesn't have the sapphire crystal and screw-down crown of the 8025, but does provide the same functionality and then some: timer; 1/100s chrono; two alarms; simultaneous display of two separate times; day-of-the-week display; compass -- provided you know how to use it; and auto DST adjust.The AT (Atomic Time) feature works great. I live in the South and have no problems receiving the signal (RX strength is High). I own several other Citizen watches and the perpetual calendar feature is a must have, but now with the AT, and the factory default set to auto, I don't have to worry about day light savings time (I F'N HATE DST!!!).A lot of people comment on the OEM band. I didn't bother with it...it's a rubber bracelet. Once unboxed, I immediately replaced it with a spare 23mm watch band as is used on my LUMINOX 8350 -- a very flexible and rugged PU watch band, which for me, averages about 2-3 years between replacements; LUMINOX gets the Best-Watchband-Ever award for this one. One of the primary reasons for not buying the AT8025 was the bracelet. I'm not a fan of bracelets (metal or otherwise) as they don't wear well and don't adjust to the situation (for wearing over wet-suits or other long sleeve protective clothing).Two features I don't like:1) having to pull out the crown to the first position to change between modes (chrono, timer, time, alarms, etc.). My other Citizen's with similar functionality didn't require this, which tends to make one think twice before using it;2) my other Citizen watches didn't have a back light, and this one does, which is a plus. The fact that the back light doesn't work in chrono or timer mode is a major fail. I could understand this if the dial had Tritium vials in the major markers and second hand, but the second hand has no luminescence (period), and any luminescence is via paint. If only Citizen would incorporate Tritium markers into their watches...then they would be the best watch ever! Several of my watches have Tritium markers and are still glowing strong 24/7/365 after 10+ years. It may cause cancer in the state of CA, but Tritium works great!
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