Citizen Eco-Drive Skyhawk Watch Collection

The Citizen Eco-Drive Skyhawk Collection is one of the all-time most popular collections of Citizen watches. There are currently seven models in the Skyhawk collection.

Two models commemorate the US Navy's Blue Angels elite fighter demonstration squadron. These two watches are highlighted with the official Blue Angels blue and yellow colors on the dial and bezel. In addition, they feature the official Blue Angels insignia on the caseback.

All seven models feature analog and digital displays. There are luminous analog hour, minute and second hands and three analog sub-dials indicating the 24 hour UTC time, current display mode and 24 hour chronograph. They are rated at 100 meter water resistant and have a screw down case.

The Skyhawk watches are ideal for those who are traveling to different time zones on a regular basis. The World Time Perpetual Calendar keeps track of the current time in 30 cities over 22 different time zones.

You can change the analog time with the touch of a button. For example, if you are traveling from New York to London you can simply scroll through the digital world time zones until the London time zone is displayed. Then, with a press of the button, the analog display will change to London time! In addition, there are three separate world time alarms that can be independently set.

The rotating slide rule bezel can be used to quickly calculate a myriad of nautical equations as well as serve as a simple calculator. If you have really good eyesight, you will be able to use the slide rule. However, for those of you who are like me and on the backside of 40 years old, the numbers on the rings are too small to make it practical.

These watches have so many features that Citizen actually includes a mini CD-ROM that has interactive instructions with voice narration to show you how to use each specific feature. If you would like to see a sample of the Citizen Skyhawk Setting Instructions video, you can click on the following links (opens in new window):

The most popular model is the Citizen Eco-Drive Titanium Skyhawk Watch #JR3060-59F, featuring a titanium case and brushed titanium bracelet. List price is currently $500.00 (as of 1/2/07) and can easily be found from online dealers for around $375.00.

Citizen titanium watches are 50 percent lighter than the steel models and 30 percent stronger. Titanium is also resistant to corrosion from salt water.

The Blue Angels version of the Citizen Skyhawk Titanium watch is the JR3090-58L which lists for $575 and can be purchased for around $430.

The latest additions to the Citizen Eco-Drive Skyhawk collection are the Black Eagle models, featuring a black ion plated stainless steel case. The Citizen Men's Black Eagle Skyhawk Watch #JR3155-03E features a black polyurethane band with a fold-over push button clasp. It lists for $375 and can usually be purchased for around $265. The other model, JR3155-54E has a black ion plated stainless steel bracelet with a safety fold over push button clasp. It lists for $475 and usuall sells for about $365.

The three other models are:

JR3000-51F - Stainless steel bracelet and case. List $400, market price around $300.
JR3080-51L - Blue Angels version of the JR3000-51F. List $475, market price approx. $360.
JR3125-55E - Stainless steel and polyurethane case and band with push button deployant clasp. This model can be sold at a greater discount than the other Skyhawks. List price is $450 but you can get it for about half price. This is the one that I personally wear. I like the weight along with the black and silver style.

I have found the best prices for new Citizen Eco-Drive Skyhawk watches on Amazon.com. You get fast, free shipping in most cases and the full five year warranty fron Citizen. If you want to find "like new" or used Skyhawk watches, your best bet will probably be eBay. Finally, if you would like to shop around, compare prices and read some reviews before you buy, then the best price comparison tool that I like to use is Pricegrabber. The following links will open in a new window.

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