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Light-powered watches for pilots and aviation fans

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About Citizen

Citizen has been making watches for over a century. Its range includes aviation-related models such as the Promaster Skyhawk A-T, Promaster Skyhawk U830 and Blue Angels World Chronograph A-T. The company focuses on durability, precision and light-powered technology. Its Eco-Drive system uses light to power a watch, reducing the need for regular battery maintenance. Citizen also makes nearly every watch component in-house.

Aviation Watches from Citizen

Citizen offers several watches connected to aviation. The Promaster Skyhawk A-T is part of its men's watch range. The Promaster Skyhawk U830 is another model in the collection.

The Blue Angels World Chronograph A-T carries the name of the Blue Angels. Citizen has official permission to use the team's name and logo.

These models give pilots and aviation fans several options within Citizen's wider watch range. Each has its own place in a collection that also includes diving watches, automatic watches and other designs.

Citizen's men's collection places an emphasis on precision, style and reliability. Those qualities are also relevant to people who spend time around aircraft and aviation.

How Eco-Drive Technology Works

Citizen introduced the world's first light-powered analog watch in 1976. Its Eco-Drive technology converts light into energy that powers the watch.

Eco-Drive works with light from any source. Once fully charged, an Eco-Drive watch can run for up to six months in complete darkness.

The technology also removes the need for regular battery replacement. Citizen reports that Eco-Drive has helped reduce battery waste on a large scale.

For people who wear a watch every day, light power is a practical feature. It reduces one of the regular maintenance tasks associated with conventional battery-powered watches.

Materials and Watch Manufacturing

Citizen began using titanium for watch cases and bracelets in 1970. The company later developed its own methods for working with this material.

Its Super Titanium watches are lighter, harder and hypoallergenic. These properties make the material an option for people who pay attention to watch weight and comfort.

Citizen manufactures nearly every watch component in-house. Some complex maintenance work is also carried out at the original factory.

Service and Environmental Work

Citizen provides a five-year limited warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Its U.S. online store offers UPS 2-Day shipping, returns and complimentary bracelet sizing.

The company is a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council. It also donates 1% of U.S. website sales through 1% for the Planet.

Citizen reports over $2.3 million in various forms of support, including more than 28,000 lights donated for disaster relief in the United States.

For pilots and aviation fans, Citizen offers watches with direct aviation connections alongside practical light-powered technology, durable materials and a long history of watchmaking.

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