Citizen Eco-Drive ProMaster Skyhawk A-T Mens Watch JY8078-52L

It’s kind of ironic how nice this time piece actually is and pictures don’t justify its quality and great luxe. I purchased my blue Angel Skyhawk on eBay and paid somewhere around $500 for the watch. The guy that I purchased it from had taken a Caribbean cruise, and he won the watch on the ship and having already owned one he decided to sell his second one on eBay, which I swiftly purchased.What’s ironic about the watch is the amount of attention that it draws to itself not only is it a beautiful time piece it’s 100% functional it has a flight computer inside of it that is very useful. The slide rule is one of the best slide rules I’ve used to calculate fuel in pounds, as well as various calculations, The watch is truly a pilots dream in time keeping and ... MoreIt’s kind of ironic how nice this time piece actually is and pictures don’t justify its quality and great luxe. I purchased my blue Angel Skyhawk on eBay and paid somewhere around $500 for the watch. The guy that I purchased it from had taken a Caribbean cruise, and he won the watch on the ship and having already owned one he decided to sell his second one on eBay, which I swiftly purchased.What’s ironic about the watch is the amount of attention that it draws to itself not only is it a beautiful time piece it’s 100% functional it has a flight computer inside of it that is very useful. The slide rule is one of the best slide rules I’ve used to calculate fuel in pounds, as well as various calculations, The watch is truly a pilots dream in time keeping and versatility. Over the years, I’ve collected some really nice watches, and one of my favorites is the Breitling Navitimer the funny thing is that when I wear my Skyhawk 8lue Angels Edition t just commands attention. I get all types of looks and stairs at the watch I’ve had doctors teachers police officers, colleagues, collectors of watches, stare at my wrist and try to figure out what type of watch it is and some of them are sneaky and do it nonchalant. It just draws attention, and it feels good to wear a watch that draws that type of attention, the reality is that my Breitling is worth around 18K and here this watch is only $600 and just commands attention but let’s be real here Citizens makes a fantastic pilots watch !!!I recommend this watch to anybody that wants to draw attention and I recommend it even more if you’re a pilot !!!

For the Monies required to Purchase this Watch - it is not worth it.It is too complicated to set / reset and is hard to read.No owner's Manual was sent with this Watch. Trying to DownLoad theappropriate Manual was tiring and unfruitful.To Honor the Blue Angels and their History - this Watchcould have been a higher quality Item and more straightforward for the Monies involved.

The Skyhawk series of Citizen watches have for years been near the pinnacle of the Citizen offerings.These flagship pieces have traditionally been at the high end in terms of feature set and price point.Yet they have been let down consistently by the lack of a sapphire crystal.This has been puzzling to say the least, especially considering the fact that the case design offers little if no protection from scratching. This seemed to fly in the face of the entire Promaster design philosophy.Indeed one of the constant criticisms raised against this fine timepiece is it's ease to scratch it's face.Thankfully, Citizen has listened. No longer do you have to spend extra for a limited edition or Titanium version to get a sapphire crystal. It now comes standard. Add ... MoreThe Skyhawk series of Citizen watches have for years been near the pinnacle of the Citizen offerings.These flagship pieces have traditionally been at the high end in terms of feature set and price point.Yet they have been let down consistently by the lack of a sapphire crystal.This has been puzzling to say the least, especially considering the fact that the case design offers little if no protection from scratching. This seemed to fly in the face of the entire Promaster design philosophy.Indeed one of the constant criticisms raised against this fine timepiece is it's ease to scratch it's face.Thankfully, Citizen has listened. No longer do you have to spend extra for a limited edition or Titanium version to get a sapphire crystal. It now comes standard. Add to that the fact that Citizen has made significant improvements to the legibility of the dial, and you have one of the more durable and legible Skyhawks in recent memory.The U680 movement is still being used, so while functionally the watch has not changed, if you have been holding out for a sapphire crystal to come standard, you're wait is over.