You may have seen this rather unfortunate advert for Citizen designer watches published in various magazines and newspapers.  For those of you who couldn’t care less about cricket, the joke is explained here.

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• Case material:  Titanium
• Case diameter:  48mm
• Case thickness:  16mm
• Band material:  Titanium
• Dial colour:  Black
• Weight:  455g
• Movement:  Solar
• Water resistance:  660ft (201.17m)
• Extra features:  radio controlled

This is the long awaited titanium version of the Citizen Skyhawk radio controlled watch.  This mens designer watch keeps almost perfect time as it synchronises itself with GMT radio waves.

The build quality of the watch is excellent.  It may seem like a small point but the second hand always points precisely at each second mark on the dial as it rotates.  This gives you a measure of the attention to detail from the manufacturers.

The watch is maintenance free as it is powered by an Eco Drive (effectively a solar panel on the face of the watch) so simple everyday wear will keep it charged.  This, coupled with the automatic radio reception time hack means that the watch requires no effort from you.

In terms of visibility you will find that the light is bright and the watch hands are also luminous and easy to read in low light.  With all the additional features you may be forgiven for thinking that the Skyhawk will be difficult to fathom but thanks to the CD Rom that comes with it, you will be up and running in no time.

Despite the watch’s size, it is extremely light due to the titanium casing and strap.  The styling is very bold and purposeful, however the use of orange in the writing may not be to everyone’s taste.  If this is the case then there is a Japanese version of the watch in black and white. But on the whole overall the quality, styling and functionality of the Citizen Skyhawk AT titanium watch is difficult to match.

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• Case Material:  stainless steel
• Case Diameter:  43.5mm
• Case Thickness:  12mm
• Band Material:  Leather
• Band Width:  21mm
• Water Resistance:  330ft

Citizen have staked out a new position as the leader in Eco-Friendly timekeeping with their light powered Eco Drive watches range.

The 3100 model is a classic dress watch which has a dark leather band with the watch face having an old fashioned look with roman numerals.  At the 12 o’clock position you will find a stand out display offering a perfect calendar date, which will never need adjusting (until the year 2100, apparently).

The Calibre 3100 watch is ideal for everyday work or casual wear.  The stainless steel case is generously sized and surrounds the black chronograph dial which is complete with silver tone hands, markers and roman numerals at the 2, 4, 8 and 12 o’clock positions.  The case is complemented by the textured black leather band which imparts a comfortable sophistication.

The only criticism we can make of this watch is minimal in that the anti-reflective crystal is made of mineral glass as opposed to the more expensive sapphire crystal, but overrall this is one of the classiest Citizen designs to come out for years - a serious timepiece for serious watch collectors.

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