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Citizen has announced the release of a new model in its aviation watch line, the Promaster Skyhawk A-T (JY8144-50E). The watch is now available for purchase in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Design Details
The watch operates on Citizen’s Caliber U680 movement, which incorporates two of the company’s standard hardware features: Eco-Drive and atomic timekeeping. The Eco-Drive system uses panels under the dial to convert natural and artificial light into energy, storing it in a rechargeable cell. This allows the watch to run continuously without requiring standard battery replacements.
For timekeeping, the watch uses radio-controlled synchronization. It receives time calibration radio signals from atomic clocks to maintain accuracy. The internal software supports automatic time adjustments for 43 different cities around the world, which is a practical feature for users who travel between time zones and want their watch to update automatically.
Regarding its physical build, the Skyhawk A-T has a 46mm case made of gold-tone stainless steel, featuring a combination of brushed and polished metal finishes. It comes with a matching stainless steel bracelet that fastens with a fold-over clasp and hidden push buttons.
The black dial is covered by a sapphire crystal treated with an anti-reflective coating to reduce glare and resist scratches. It also has a water resistance rating of 200 meters, making it suitable for swimming and snorkeling.
The dial layout is a hybrid design, using standard analog hands alongside digital LCD screens to display additional information. The built-in functions include a perpetual calendar, a 1/100-second chronograph that measures up to 24 hours, a 99-minute countdown timer, two daily alarms, and a dual time zone setting.
Because it is categorized as an aviation watch, it also includes a specific display for Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). An analog gauge indicates the current power reserve of the battery, and the digital screens can be illuminated with a built-in backlight for reading in the dark.
Pricing and Availability
The Promaster Skyhawk A-T is positioned as a limited-production model, with Citizen capping the global run at 5,200 unnumbered pieces. It is available now directly through Citizen’s regional websites, priced at $995.00 in the US and £695.00 in the UK.
In related news, Casio has recently launched a sleek limited-edition matcha green retro watch, along with new AQ-240E models featuring stylish navy and glossy black retro designs.
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