Treated myself to this watch to supplement my collection of automatics like the Rolex GMT-Master II and a Breitling Avenger. I have a Citizen Blue Angel chronograph from the before Eco Drive days but seldom wear it because it it is a smaller watch and my 70-year-old eyes are not as good. Also have an Eco-Drive WR200 NaviHawk model purchased more than 15 years ago. It survived a motorcycle crash in 2012 and needed only a new crystal and cleaning. The Blue Angel World Chronograph A-T is the creme of the Citizen crop that I have and may also become the top watch for use instead of the automatics. Like the NaviHawk, the radio control and quart technology provides unparalleled accuracy that Rolex and Breitling cannot match. The size is perfect, the watch is light (especially when compared to the automatics) and it has the functions I need in an easy way to access them. Bought the bracelet model but may also get the blue and yellow band shortly. The dial is less cluttered than the NaviHawk, the 24-hour dial and easy multiple time zone functions serve the needs of someone who travels through several time zones more frequently than I probably should. Unlike the NaviHawk, this model does not have the legs that catch on porous underlining of my motorcycle jackets. My only regret is that I did not buy the model earlier. My bad.
I bought this in the Caribbean while on a cruise. Love it.
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I just received my watch today in the mail. I have not even had it for an hour and I'm loving it. I love all of the gadgets yet it still has the feel of a mechanical watch.
This is my 3rd . Citizen watch and defenetly not my last . Thanks JJ
I have another Citizen "Brycen," BL5403-03X, which has received lots of compliments, but the more expensive Blue Angel AT8020-03L was the REAL apple of my eye. Recently, I was able to make the, " Blue Angel," purchase. This watch with the leather band, is going to get even more looks from others, and or, "Where did you buy that Watch?" I love Citizen, because of their reputation, ECO technology, quality, warranty and accuracy.
I love the look of this watch. Never needs a battery, never looses time. nice band, I have a big wrist and it fits in the 3rd and 4th holes.