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.
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11 Responses to “Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Titanium Watch #JY0010-50E”
Even though I’m not a pilot, I’ve always liked the Skyhawk/Navihawk titanium line of Citizen watches. My brother is a commercial pilot and has an older one. He loves it. They are just too cool. But I never liked the fact that they didn’t have a backlight for the LCD displays. Well now they do! It has an amber backlight that works great. This watch is the new titanium version of the much heavier stainless steel JY0000-53E that came out last year.
Of course the weight of this watch is ridiculously light due to the Titanium construction. For such a big watch, I can hardly tell it’s on. I can’t stand a heavy watch bouncing on my arm. And be aware, this is definitely a big watch. But that seems to be the trend now (which I like).
The atomic time function works like a charm. I also like having world time at my fingertips. I have family members that live overseas, so it’s nice to be able to check their local time at a glance.
It’s great knowing I will never have to change batteries with this watch. The solar-powered “Eco-Drive” is an incredible feature that every watch company should have.
The watch has 2 alarms, world time zones (43 cities), solar power, atomic time, a countdown timer, a chronograph, a slide rule, UTC time, a 24 hour clock, ultra-light and nearly indestructable titanium construction, 200 meter waterproof, mineral glass, and it looks outstanding. What more could you want? I think it even does the dishes, bathrooms, and windows. But I haven’t looked up those features yet in the 115 page manual (English portion).
One thing that’s missing is a one-touch feature to bring all hands to the 12 o’clock position to clear the LCD displays during certain times of day. The hands occasionally obscure your attempts to read the LCD’s. Another little gripe is you have to pull out and turn the crown to check the date. And it’ll show you the date of your second time zone only. You have to do a couple more steps to get your home zone date if your second time zone is across the dateline from you. I think there’s a way to set the LCD 2 to show the date all the time, but I haven’t figured out how to do that yet. (Correction 4/1/08: I don’t think there is any way you can get LCD 2 to show the date.)
Forget Rolex, Breitling, and Omega. They might look cool and have their high-falutin image, but they have nowhere near the functionality and practicality of this new Citizen. And they all cost about 10 times more. They are also much heavier.
Bottom line: It’s virtually indestructable, ultralight, maintenance and adjustment free. I never have to set the time again nor will I ever have to change a battery or put it in a watch-winder (for automatics). I’m a big fan and proud owner of one of the coolest watches on the planet.
By Galilhai on Aug 1, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
great watch all the way around
I went a long time thinking about a watch and finally decided to make a decision. I had Rolex and other high end names in mind when I started and was ready to spend the $$ to get…
By Anonymous on Aug 1, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
great state of the art technology watch at a reasonable price
This is the watch to get if you want the state of the art technology in a watch and at an amazing reasonable price.
By Ulf on Aug 1, 2009
This is the ultimate watch: It’s light (titanium), highly functional (I’ll get to that in a moment), Eco-Drive (powered by the sun, no batteries necessary), radio-controlled (requires no adjustment) - so in other words, you can be a total dummy and not read the manual and the watch would still work properly - forever!
So yes, it has 2 alarms, chronograph, flight calculating bezel (no idea how to use that), world time, power reserve, date, 2nd time, am/pm indicator - the only thing that is missing is compass, thermometer, and barometer! Only problem is accessing these functions is not always easy or intuitive and it is pretty ugly. The band is a mix of brushed and shiny titanium. with a black face just littered with technical markings so more function less form.
By Anonymous on Aug 1, 2009
Great watch! I bought it from designertimepiece.com. They’re not an authorized reseller, however I felt it was worth the large discount in price . I only paid $460 shipped! The watch is of great construction and very light. The digital displays are a tiny, be prepared to look at your watch if you’re using them. The backlighting is awesome, works great on NVGs. The face is easy to read and the atomic clock feature is great! Just make sure you take off your watch at night; apparently it needs to be motionless to receive the signal. The battery charges quickly in the sun; after an hour or two on the window sill it was already at full charge.
I’ll update after a few months.
By Ly on Aug 1, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful watch
This is my 4th radio controlled watch (3 Casios & 1 Citizen).
THE GOOD: It really is beautiful. It is very-very well made.
By Swoosie on Aug 1, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
A bargain at Macy’s! Titanium!
Yes, I bought this watch, brand new, including a Macy’s 2-year renewable all-inclusive warranty in addition to the factory warranty for a total price of $420 including tax.
By Anonymous on Aug 1, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Watch-Extensive Features
I have had several Citizen Eco-Drive watches. This is the best one yet because of the addition of being able to syncronize with the atomic clock, along with having a Eco-drive…
By Emele on Aug 1, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Could have a more sensitive radio receiver
The titanium case is great, lighter weight and a less shiny look than stainless. I also have the Citizen Skyhawk “Blue Angels” model.
By Anonymous on Aug 2, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
This watch is awesome
This is a very large watch but because it is so light it feels much smaller. I like the UTC dial on the face and haven’t had any issues with the watch.
By Haile on Aug 2, 2009
3.0 out of 5 stars
Got a Used Watch
I ordered a Skyhawk AT Titanium and when I opened the box it looked like it had been opened before. The outer box was bent and scuffed up and you could tell that the manual and…
By Philip on Aug 2, 2009