Citizen Skyhawk Blue Angels Flight Chronograph JR3060-51L

[Dutchy805]

This is a very impressive watch in form and function and I wear it every day. I collected the package from the Post Office on 28April09 and it was love at first sight when I unwrapped it.

It is a complex and intriguing device which, just as with the real Skyhawk, requires skill and aptitude to commission. I particularly like the brilliantly secure but simple 'fail-safe' clasp which is functionally reminiscent of the A4's Master Armament Switch in that deliberate action is required to activate it thereby eliminating inadvertent operation.

Some of the great features of this watch include: Never having to replace a battery, Solar power generation, three alarms and it runs silently.

Some reviewers were not overly enamored of the computer bezel but it too is imminently useful although I agree it won't be required very often though it is there even if only to illustrate to the grandchildren that electronic devices are not the only way to compute.

I love the precision of operation of this watch in all it's modes from the 'zero setting' procedure to the chronograph, count-down timer and all those superfluous time zones, and, although it is replete with gadgets, this is no toy and it pays dividends in the satisfaction of mastering it.

Everything has a downside and if I were to be honest the digital displays can be difficult to read in low light but a watch face can only be so big although a back light would have resolved this issue...................Mister Citizen!

This is the most fascinating and intricate watch I have ever owned and I often reflect on how great it would have been to wear this baby on the flight deck.

My thanks to this forum for the opportunity to share my awesome new watch and a Bravo Zulu(Navy speak for Well Done) to Citizen for recognising the venerable A4-'The Heinemann Hotrod' in such an elegant and delightful object.

Before you go, enjoy some video:

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...oID=1504418759
Blue Angels 40th Anniversary

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...41617699100480
Six scooter low pass

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=9pL8s0vR1_o
Douglas A4 Skyhawk and Vought F8 Crusader, USS Shangri La '69.

[Isthmus]

Here are some specs on this watch.

It is also available in Titanium as the JR3090-58L:



Both watches have the following specs:

* Mineral Crystal
* 4-Year Power Reserve
* Time and Calendar in 22 Time Zones (30 Cities)
* Three World Time Alarms
* 1/100 Second Chronograph Measures up to 24 Hours
* 99 Minute Countdown Timer
* One-Touch Interchangeable Analog/Digital Times
* Rotating Slide Rule Bezel
* Screw Back Case
* Push-Button Safety Clasp
* White Luminous Hands and Square Markers
* Time Reset Advisory
* Low Charge Indicator Window
* Power Saver Function
* 100 Meter Water-Resistant

Also both watches are emblazoned with the blue Angels logo on the caseback:

[MINIDriver]

:)

[thetokyokid]

Yeah Man, I have an older version of that watch. Mine says "Hi"

[Dutchy805]

A4Ever

[Dutchy805]

:)

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[Challenger]

A4Ever

I spent 4 years in the Navy as a "converted" AT (Aviation Electronics Technician) to AZ, when the rate opened up in the early 60s. I was carrier based on the maiden World cruise of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVA-67) in 1969. My squadron was VA83, stationed at NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, at the time.

I said all that to get to this; We flew A4 "Skyhawks" back in those days! They were great little light-attack fighter-bombers. I have one of the newer JY0040-59L watches, which is the AT (Atomic) timekeeping model of Eco-Drive. They are all Eco-Drive, although the models with the JY prefix in the model number are the Atomic versions.

My old squadron now flys the wild and wonderful F-18 Hornets! The A4 was a great little plane, as was the old reliable F-4 "Phantom, all detached to the carrier.

Regards, Bill
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[Challenger]

I meant to post a photograph of this watch. Here's Citizens link with a little info also.
I have one of the newer JY0040-59L watches, which is the AT (Atomic) timekeeping model of Eco-Drive. They are all Eco-Drive, although the models with the JY prefix in the model number are the Atomic versions.

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Regards, Bill
CHALLENGER