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Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Sport Luxury World Chronograph Atomic Time Keeping Watch in Stainless Steel, Blue Dial (Model: AT8020-54L)
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- With bold design and superior accuracy, Citizen AT watches synchronize to an atomic clock with a margin of error of just one second in 100,000 years
- 1/20 Second Chronograph Measures up to 60 Minutes, Perpetual Calendar, 12/24 Hour Time, Power Reserve Indicator, Day/Date
- Silver-Tone Stainless Steel
- Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- 200 Meters water resistant and 5 year limited warranty
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PROMASTER AIR - BLUE ANGELS
Citizen Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled Chronograph World Timer; Blue Angels edition with caseback insignia. Atomic time in 26 world cities; radio-controlled accuracy in 5 zones. 1/20 second chrono measures up to 60 minutes, perpetual calendar, 12/24 hour time, power reserve, non-reflective sapphire crystal. Stainless steel with blue ion plating. Featuring our Eco-Drive technology – powered by light, any light. Never needs a battery. Caliber number H800.
THE DETAILS
Model Number | AT8020-54L |
Collection | Promaster Air |
Clasp Type | Push Button Fold Over Clasp With Safety |
Dial Color | Blue |
Technology | Eco-Drive - Synchronized to Atomic Time Clock for Superior Accuracy, Atomic Timekeeping Technology with Synchronized Time Adjustment Available in 26 Time Zones, 1/20 Second Chronograph Measures up to 60 Minutes, Perpetual Calendar, 12/24 Hour Time, Power Reserve Indicator, Day/Date |
Water Resistant Depth | 200 Feet |
Band Material | Stainless Steel |
Band Color | Silver-tone |
Case Diameter | 43 millimeters |
Case Material | Stainless Steel |
Dial Window Type | Sapphire Crystal |
Display Type | Analog |
Case Thickness | 12.5 millimeters |
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Citizen Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled Chronograph World Timer; Blue Angels edition with caseback insignia. Atomic time in 26 world cities; radio-controlled accuracy in 5 zones. 1/20 second chrono measures up to 60 minutes, perpetual calendar, 12/24 hour time, power reserve, non-reflective sapphire crystal. Stainless steel with blue ion plating. Featuring our Eco-Drive technology – powered by light, any light. Never needs a battery. Caliber number H800.
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Since its foundation in 1930, CITIZEN has promoted a multi-cultural mindset that fosters excellence and creativity. The very name of the brand conveys a deep respect toward craftsmanship and considered as familiar by citizens the world-over. So as a “citizen” of the world, we bear the responsibility to help cultivate a culture of positive change and on-going evolution through our craft. We take that mission seriously and steadfastly welcome what the future may bring.
As a true manufacture d’horlogerie, CITIZEN integrates a comprehensive manufacturing process from creating individual components to a watch’s final assembly. It’s an artisan’s approach to watch making based on pushing forward the boundaries of technology and leveraging our experience toward exploring new possibilities.
One pivotal technological breakthrough was the development of a light-driven watch. CITIZEN pioneered this engineering innovation well ahead of other watch manufacturers as early as 1976, which led to the launch of the highly acclaimed Eco-Drive in 1995. Utilizing electrical power converted from virtually any light source, this extraordinary innovation changed forever the way watches could be powered. Eco-Drive eliminated the need to ever replace batteries, which made it especially beneficial to areas where such specialist batteries were not obtainable. This leveled the field for citizens of virtually every country to be able to experience unrestricted joy of wearing and using a CITIZEN watch.
The product development policy, “The Fusion of Technology and Beauty,” remains a constant motivation for us to merge cutting-edge technology with perfection of design beauty, which as a consequence inspires people to strive to be their best at any time.
CITIZEN launches a new campaign in collaboration with Wieden+Kennedy, Better Starts Now. This is the simple belief that no matter who you are or what you do, it is always possible to make something better — and now is the time to start doing it. We believe that better and now are both infinite, and that there is always a next ‘better’ and a new ‘now’ in which you can start pursuing it. It was clear from the onset of this project that we are dedicated to this ideal…not to the past but to the present, and all the way we can improve it. To help communicate this belief to the world we have created a new global CITIZEN brand movie, brand identity and brand website that represents out Better Starts Now philosophy.
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Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name | Citizen |
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Model number | AT8020-54L |
Part Number | AT8020-54L |
Model Year | 2017 |
Item Shape | Round |
Dial window material type | Sapphire Crystal |
Display Type | Analog |
Clasp | Foldover Clasp With Push Button |
Case material | Silver tone |
Case diameter | 43 millimeters |
Case Thickness | 12.5 millimeters |
Band Material | Stainless Steel |
Band size | 8 inches |
Band width | 23 millimeters |
Band Color | Silver-Tone |
Dial color | Blue |
Bezel material | Stainless Steel |
Bezel function | Slide Rule |
Calendar | Perpetual Calendar |
Special features | Chronograph, Perpetual Calendar |
Item weight | 6.3 ounces |
Movement | Eco-Drive |
Water resistant depth | 660 Feet |
Warranty | Manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service. Click here to make a request to customer service. |
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5.98 x 5.98 x 7.01 inches; 6.3 ounces
- Item model number : AT8020-54L
- Department : mens
- Batteries : 1 Lithium Metal batteries required.
- Date First Available : November 15, 2023
- Manufacturer : Citizen
- ASIN : B008RNKIV8
- Country of Origin : Japan
- Best Sellers Rank: #349,525 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #1,739 in Men's Wrist Watches
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Customers like the quality, performance, value, and time settings of the watch. For example, they mention it's well built, functions as described, and is an eye catcher. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use and fit.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They mention it's well built, has a beautiful sense of depth, and is an eye catcher. The watch is also functional and a valuable addition to their collection. Customers also appreciate the wonderful gold accents around the bezel and the atomic timekeeping.
"...The looks, as I've said, are far better in person. It has a beautiful sense of "depth" to it, and the aircraft instrument styling is..." Read more
"...First, the watch is a solid, well-built machine. The workmanship is excellent as are fit and finish. The face is large and easy to read...." Read more
"...The blue IP plating is the only part I worry about - it's hard and durable and made to last, but when it chips that will significantly degrade the..." Read more
"...It looks so sharp. It's perhaps the most beautiful watch I've owned...." Read more
Customers like the time settings of the watch. They mention that it is set to the proper time zone, adjusts itself every night, and has atomic timekeeping. They also appreciate the automatic daylight savings time adjustment and the ability to switch between different time zones. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
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"...I love that it can handle summer timezones automatically if set to...." Read more
"...This watch looks nice, it gives me the time (no matter where I am on the globe -- I have not tested that feature yet though) And with eco drive, I..." Read more
"...The face is large and easy to read. The numbers and hands are not very bright at night and it takes me a moment or two to orient, though they are..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the watch. For example, they say the stopwatch works well, the watch functions as described, and is trouble free. Some mention that the solar and radio updates work well, and the sync works well in Madrid. The clasp is a butterfly and it operates securely and smoothly. Customers are also impresseded with the chronograph functions and the sleek design.
"beatiful watch, and very fuctional , a valud adtion to my colection ,Doc" Read more
"This is one terrific timepiece! It overflows with class! Atomic timekeeping to boot..amazing. "Timing" is everything in life...." Read more
"...The clasp is a butterfly and operates securely and smoothly...." Read more
"...I'm a pilot and the E6B calculator functionality is cool. But kind of a gimmick as it's too hard to read in a bouncy airplane...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the alignment of the watch. They mention that it's always accurate, and the radio controlled time keeping is accurate. The watch is easy to read and the movements are insanely accurate. It syncs with the time standard and is 100% accurate at all times.
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"...The stop watch has a 1/20th of a sec resolution and is quite precise. It does NOT have a split time feature though...." Read more
"...The watch is insanely accurate in movement - the seconds hand but also the 1/10th when running chronometer...." Read more
"...Precision time, sapphire crystal and the overall beauty of the Blue Angels color scheme makes this watch pop." Read more
Customers like the value of the watch. They say it's incredible for the price, cheap, and light weight. Some customers also mention that the watch is an exceptional buy.
"...dollar range, priced far less, as it was on Amazon, it was an exceptional buy and a huge amount of "watch for the buck" compared to any..." Read more
"...All in all, this is a very nice watch for the price...." Read more
"...Now I’m stuck with pretty looking very expensive paperweight" Read more
"great price" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery capacity of the watch. They mention that it never needs a battery, never needs winding, and is easy to use. The watch is powered by a rechargeable battery that gets its charge from photovoltaics. Customers are also impresseded with the 5 year warranty and the fact that they never have to replace batteries.
"...So, no battery to worry about, but not the hassle of an automatic that needs a watch winder when not in use...." Read more
"...The watch is powered by a rechargeable battery which gets its charge from photovoltaics cleverly integrated into the watch face...." Read more
"...The watch charge has held excellently after the first week. It has never gone below the highest charge marker since...." Read more
"...it did arrive late afternoon on the day estimated. It had a sufficient charge and was well packaged as well as set to the proper time zone...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the watch. Some mention that it's extremely simple once you read the manual. They say the watch is fairly complex, but the step by step instructions make it very easily done with the right tools. However, others say that the set up is difficult, somewhat complicated, and time consuming.
"...There is a single scale on the outer bezel which is easier to read than other E6B's I have tried...." Read more
"...It should be noted that such is not always so simply accomplished however -- for example, when in the city, it may not be able to establish any..." Read more
"...The watch as a whole is extremely simple once you read the manual - this is my second citizen AT that I've not had to set manually at all...." Read more
"...the dial is excellently executed to very high quality and attention to detail...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the watch. Some mention that it fits like a charm, while others say that it's hard to read the writings and the numbers are small.
"...in brushed stainless, is well made, comfortable, and was easily adjusted for perfect fit. It is a lightweight watch, easy to wear...." Read more
"...out of the way first; the stainless bracelet is utter rubbish, fit and finish is crap and looks like crap...." Read more
"...The precision of the slide rule scales is the best I've encountered in E6Bs. A large 43mm case means more space for the slide rule text...." Read more
"...OK, I'm 72 and wear glasses, so factor that in, but the SMTWTFS lettering is REALLY tiny...." Read more
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The fact of the matter is asking yourself what you want your watch to do, what you want it to look like while accomplishing those functions, and how much you are willing to pay, to get what you want.
I was looking for a watch specifically for travel that can instantly change to different time zones. I wanted good water resistance, solid lume for display in the dark, a chronograph and at least a date feature, if not date with day as well. A bonus would be a sapphire crystal. I wanted it to look stylish, have some distinction to it, and not cost an arm and a leg.
That may all seem a tall order, but not for this Citizen.
Widely regarded as a "best choice" selection, and with appearances on more than a few "top watch" lists, this World Time Chronograph is nothing short of brilliant. Not only did it give me all, and even, more than what I wanted, but has the added bonus of being an Eco-Drive watch, one of those with the proprietary Citizen tech of being powered by light. So, no battery to worry about, but not the hassle of an automatic that needs a watch winder when not in use.
Photos do not do this watch justice, and it wasn't until seeing some YT videos of it, and reading/watching various reviews, that I was really sold as this being the one that I wanted. I was hesitant at first only because, shortly before they really went big with the Eco-Drive technology, I did own a Blue Angels Navihawk, battery powered, that died after not much use, so I was a bit put off of the brand, but it seems things have improved (or maybe I just got a lemon back in those days) since general feedback on Citizen is very good. Like Seiko, they offer some truly world leading features.
It's not a Swiss time piece, obviously, so it doesn't come with bragging rights for those who care about such things, relative to what matters to them, but, as I say, I was looking for specific functions, and world time that changes on the fly (or at the push of a button) is not something a lot of Swiss or even luxe brands care much about, outside of having a GMT (sometimes UTC, especially on a German piece) feature. You can spend half a million dollars on a watch, literally, and still not have the convenience this watch provides (as do other models from Citizen, and as do other watch makers, such as Seiko) where you just twist an indicator over to a city, push a button and, presto, new time is displayed.
This is also a radio controlled watch, meaning that it will seek, once per day, to connect to one of five worldwide "atomic" clock signals at a specific time (or on demand, if you prefer) in order to adjust itself for accuracy, in order to be dead on true as an incredibly accurate time keeper. It should be noted that such is not always so simply accomplished however -- for example, when in the city, it may not be able to establish any connection, due to interference -- so it's not a feature that "works" unless there is very clear and unobstructed access to the atomic clock signal being broadcast.
In other words, don't expect the automatic radio controlled accuracy feature to work from inside an apartment building in the middle of a metropolitan area. If that's where you live, it's a bit of a useless feature then, given that, in order to access the signal in the USA, for example, you'd need to leave your apartment and go outside to where you can find an unobstructed signal zone, determine how to face the watch receiver toward Fort Collins, and do so at a time when the signal is strongest, for best results, such as at two in the morning. Not exactly a convenience, in that instance, having to head out to a field somewhere in your jammies in the middle of the night, hoping not to be mistaken for a weirdo...
Even so, the watch is certainly more than accurate enough for use, even without lining itself up to the atomic clock once per day. Mine has yet to be adjusted to "true" time, but, in checking in on the atomic clock, mine is within a quarter second of accuracy, so that's not bad. I certainly won't be late to any appointments, with accuracy on that level.
The looks, as I've said, are far better in person. It has a beautiful sense of "depth" to it, and the aircraft instrument styling is completely impressive. The "Blue Angels" edition I have is gorgeously detailed, with yellow accenting that spices up the look just enough to be noticed. Check out YT vids, or blog reviews, to see the watch from all angles, and you'll see what I mean. You can stare at this thing for hours, just to admire it.
If you're not a fan of the Blue Angels version, keep in mind it comes in other variations.
While some may think the dial is a bit busy, for all that is happening in a 43mm size space, it presents itself as a very clean look, and possibly it's just the inner slide rule bezel (operated beautifully by rotating the button at lower left) that seems to make it cluttered, but in person it's a very crisp and easy to read design, overall.
Keep in mind too it's delivering a lot of facts in that small area -- date, day of the week, radio signal reception indicator, 24 hour indicator, power reserve indicator, DST indicator, chronograph and world time features, etc.
There are, of course, plenty of watches with less going on, but then you have to minus those features from what you're getting, plus be stuck with a much less interesting watch. For this model, the richness of detail is part of what makes it stand out -- very nice to glance down at your wrist and see what looks like the instrument panel of a fighter jet.
Although this watch is also sold with a leather band, I opted for the stainless steel bracelet, to dress it up a little, since the leather, when combined with the already sporty dial, makes it seem more suited to a weekender watch, rather than something you could also wear to the office (depending on your office, of course, ahaha). The bracelet itself, in brushed stainless, is well made, comfortable, and was easily adjusted for perfect fit. It is a lightweight watch, easy to wear.
In terms of the Eco-Drive feature, this is my first Eco-Drive watch, and I was worried a bit from some complaints I've read that, without regular, focused charging periods, these watches may start to lose their juice, so to speak, but, thus far, simple routine wearing, even in this darker wintery weather, has been more than sufficient to keep the charge up, so no complaints at all with the technology there, which, as ubiquitous as it is within the Citizen brand, is, I'm sure, something they've perfected by now.
Even so, the manual did come with a range of disclaimers, and did suggest that it should be specifically charged on occasion, in full sunlight, for optimum performance, so keep that in mind, since that's a bit more fussing than a battery powered watch that just keeps on keeping on, whether being worn, or on a shelf. Seems more than worth it though, at least IMHO.
Overall, I think this is a stunning time keeper, and well worth the rave reviews and kudos of acclaim it has received.
Do be aware that prices here on Amazon tend to run less than other places, and I learned that Amazon is an Authorized Dealer, according to Citizen, so you still get the full warranty from Citizen, when buying on Amazon. Go Amazon, go!!!
In summary, while it may be less watch than other options (depending on feature set) when listed up at the six hundred dollar range, priced far less, as it was on Amazon, it was an exceptional buy and a huge amount of "watch for the buck" compared to any other offering. At any price, there just aren't a lot of watches with this range of features and certainly Citizen, as well as Seiko and some others, are the masters of this realm, but, at the price provided here, the feature set is nearly impossible to rival, with not only accurate time keeping, chronograph and perpetual calendar all on board, but also the "on the fly" world time adjustment, atomic time keeping (when possible) and all packaged under a true sapphire crystal in a case with full 200m Water Resistance.
Citizen really hit this one out of the park.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
In no particular order here are my observations after having worn the AT8020-54L for a few weeks now:
First, the watch is a solid, well-built machine. The workmanship is excellent as are fit and finish. The face is large and easy to read. The numbers and hands are not very bright at night and it takes me a moment or two to orient, though they are readable. I do miss the bright radium dials we had when I was younger.
The watch band was a little on the small side for my large hands and wrist right out of the box. It left a faint imprint on my wrist whenever I removed it. As the watch band came at its largest setting there was no way to lengthen it without adding another link. Citizen to the rescue-turns out they will send you an additional link at no charge. Great customer service! The OEM band is solidly made and the clasp has a positive locking feature - very nice.
The precision of the slide rule scales is the best I've encountered in E6Bs. A large 43mm case means more space for the slide rule text. There is a single scale on the outer bezel which is easier to read than other E6B's I have tried. The bezel is rotated using the knob at the 8 o'clock position. The bezel is completely contained inside the watch face and will not be knocked out of alignment by bumping against something. If you wear gloves the knob can be tricky to get hold of. The scales align precisely around the circumference when "60" is rolled to the 12 o'clock position. There is no tachometer scale (hyperbolic function) on this watch so you have to do that math logarithmically. Use the stop watch to measure the time for a single event in secs, then place 36 (for 3,600 - converting secs to hours) on the outer scale over that time for a single event on the inner scale. Look outside the 10 mark on the inner scale to see your answer in units per hour.
The stop watch has a 1/20th of a sec resolution and is quite precise. It does NOT have a split time feature though. You can start and stop the second counter by pressing the upper knob but when the watch is stopped, so is its time keeping function. As a race fan I really miss the split time feature.
The watch has a small radio receiver and will try to update itself relative to established atomic references each morning. There is a small scale to the left of the lower subdial which indicates if the latest update was successful. I have an atomic reference app on my iPhone which is well within a small fraction of a second with the watch as I write this. I believe the watch is the more accurate of the two.
As a perpetual calendar watch, I am ecstatic that I should never have to set the date again. The watch accommodates leap years and any month with less than 31 days. It also manages to handle daylight savings automatically if you toggle that feature.
The watch is powered by a rechargeable battery which gets its charge from photovoltaics cleverly integrated into the watch face. They are well-hidden - I cannot spot them. Well done Citizen. The upper subdial indicates the charge level and I have never seen it come off the full charge mark but the batteries are still young.
The middle subdial (9 o'clock position) presents a 24 hr clock face. It would be nice if this dial could be set to Zulu time while the main watch indicated local. Maybe this can be done? I still have not figured out all the features this thing brings to the fight.
Resetting the time for different time zones is simple. Around the inside of the watch bezel are 3-letter representations of different major cities (time zones) around the globe. Pull the crown out to the first setting and the second hand moves to point to the current time zone by major city. Twist the crown and the second hand moves discretely from city to city until you're happy. Close the crown and the watch will reset itself automatically to the new time and date, daylight savings included. So simple. Here are some of the cities: NYC, RIO, LON, ATH, TYO, HKO, SYD, LAX, et al.
All in all, this is a very nice watch for the price. I just wish it had split times so I could watch the Audis pull away from the Peugeots at le Mans.
The minute hand moves every 15 seconds 1/4 of a minute instead of just once every 60 seconds.
The watch is insanely accurate in movement - the seconds hand but also the 1/10th when running chronometer.
Chronometer 1/10th dial stops after 30 seconds and then when stopwatch is stopped it returns to the position it should be in, saving battery so the chronometer can run for hours.
The radio controlled setting is fun and smooth and easy to use. The watch as a whole is extremely simple once you read the manual - this is my second citizen AT that I've not had to set manually at all. I love that it can handle summer timezones automatically if set to.
The blue IP plating is the only part I worry about - it's hard and durable and made to last, but when it chips that will significantly degrade the look of the watch IMO.
I have a little over a 7 inch wrist and I find the band extremely comfortable after resizing (to resize you need to poke the pins holding the links together in the direction of the arrow on the inside of the bracelet, and to reconnect make sure to push the same pins back in in the same direction as the arrow.). Resizing took me about 5 minutes but if you mess up with the direction of the arrows it can take a lot longer. Do only one side at a time to avoid mixing links and arrow directions.
Finally, it always shows there's only one or two in stock but these watches are always in stock. Don't get pressured into buying them on sale because they are always on sale.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
The minute hand moves every 15 seconds 1/4 of a minute instead of just once every 60 seconds.
The watch is insanely accurate in movement - the seconds hand but also the 1/10th when running chronometer.
Chronometer 1/10th dial stops after 30 seconds and then when stopwatch is stopped it returns to the position it should be in, saving battery so the chronometer can run for hours.
The radio controlled setting is fun and smooth and easy to use. The watch as a whole is extremely simple once you read the manual - this is my second citizen AT that I've not had to set manually at all. I love that it can handle summer timezones automatically if set to.
The blue IP plating is the only part I worry about - it's hard and durable and made to last, but when it chips that will significantly degrade the look of the watch IMO.
I have a little over a 7 inch wrist and I find the band extremely comfortable after resizing (to resize you need to poke the pins holding the links together in the direction of the arrow on the inside of the bracelet, and to reconnect make sure to push the same pins back in in the same direction as the arrow.). Resizing took me about 5 minutes but if you mess up with the direction of the arrows it can take a lot longer. Do only one side at a time to avoid mixing links and arrow directions.
Finally, it always shows there's only one or two in stock but these watches are always in stock. Don't get pressured into buying them on sale because they are always on sale.
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I'm very happy with its functionality too. On a recent trip to England I changed the timezone very easily (pull out the crown one click, then turn it until the second hand points to your new time zone.) I didn't expect to use the stopwatch, but I do use it every day - again, partly because it is very easy and convenient on this watch. And this is the first watch I've had where the lume is bright enough to be useful, even after several hours in the dark. I also like the fact that the watch sets itself to the correct time each night, including adjusting for daylight saving.
I bought the model with the bracelet because reviewers had said that the leather strap isn't very durable. However, with the bracelet, this watch is heavy to the point of being uncomfortable. (The bracelet weighs more than the watch itself.) I ended up buying a Barton nylon NATO-style strap in dark blue. The Barton strap looks good with this watch and is very comfortable. If Citizen offered this watch in titanium (with matching bracelet,) I would probably go for that, even if it cost substantially more.
Overall I would recommend this watch without reservation. It is great-looking, practical, and delivers excellent value.
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