The center of the dial still features a double arc-shaped 24-hour scale that is used in conjunction with the additional double-sided hand with color-coordinated, airplane-shaped tips for designating AM versus PM hours. It is unfortunate that a classic NATO style wont fit (*update, thinner NATOs can fit, but I had to remove the spring bars and fasten the NATO in, rather than slip through), but brands like Maratac do have 2-piece variations that would probably work and be a great alterative for the warmer months. Some feel that the Nighthawk’s dial is cluttered as it is and could do without the additional “Nighthawk” text. A 24 hour sub dial shares the face with the 1/5th sec - 60 minute chronograph, while the inner bezel displays the tachometer.

The band size is 22mm for those looking to replace the strap (like me), and the case is water resistant to roughly 600 feet which will keep it dry for most of your normal aquatic activities.The slide rule bezel video was particularly tricky, since I had to have a straight on shot and couldn’t brace my hands against anything. The first crown position allows you to jump the hour hand in one hour increments without hacking the movement but it only jumps forwards, which is not ideal. The bezel has a turbine look to play into the aviation theme, a design that's mirrored in the dual crowns. The usefulness of this function is undeniable and not only in regards to traveling, perhaps your business has a sister office in a different time zone and you need to keep track of when they are open.

We're planning a trip to Alaska for late summer and I'm reasonably sure the Nighthawk will be on wrist for at least a portion of that adventure. I’ve been looking for an aviation specific watch for a while now, and I think I may have struck gold with the Citizen Nighthawk. The Citizen Nighthawk is a solid looking watch and I’m certain I’ll get many years of enjoyment out of it. Seiko Production Date Calculator - Jayhawk’s automated production date calculator for selected Seiko calibers! Am Wochenende bestellt, am Montag nachmittag in England zur Lieferung und am Dienstag Mittag an meinem Arm in Deutschland.On the original model, white and red were the two colors that were used for the secondary timezone display, while the new version of the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk swaps out red for orange but keeps the same fundamental design. Also, you may find a lot of high quality secondary watch in Batutulis Market,where you can find Swiss or old Seiko model (ex. We welcome all manufacturers including Casio G-Shock, OMEGA, Rolex, Breitling, Rolex and Tudor, Seiko, Grand Seiko and others. Before diving headfirst into the world of watches, he spent his days as a product and graphic designer.

On another note, Citizen’s arch-rival Seiko does have a few solar powered models (like the V145 caliber) but Citizen has the upper hand in solar watch marketing. Yet another reason why I did not get the Promaster Sky BJ7010 version as those only come with 1 year international Citizen warranty. Come join the discussion about watch collections, displays, watch winders, accessories, classifieds, and more!Given the overall sportiness and intense technical dial, the leather works to make the watch easier to wear in more situations. Offering set-it-and-forget-it timekeeping performance with known-quantity reliability, the solar-powered nature of Citizen’s Eco-Drive range means that routine battery replacements aren’t a necessity, and Citizen is easily an industry leader when it comes to light-powered technology. Since I find a fixed 24-hour time (synchronized to the local time) pretty useless, I would first set the 24-hour hand to GMT, which is 8 hours behind my time zone. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

At its core, the Nighthawk is a dual-timezone pilot’s watch with a slide rule bezel and solar Eco-Drive movement. The crown at 3 also screws down, facilitating the 200m water resistance, and is adorned with a Nighthawk logo. Other features include, 1/5 second chronograph measuring up to 60 minutes, 12/24 hour time, screw-back case, screw-down crown, and movement calibre: B612. I considered everything from the Sinn U50 on the higher end to a Islander SKX clone on the more affordable side of the spectrum. I’m not sure why you think NATO straps are out of the question though, it’s a very common combination seen on SCWF and WUS… I imagine some of the super beefy Zulu straps or a leather NATO may be tricky, but a regular NATO or Zulu should be fine.It’s strange that you can’t find either the Monster or the SKX007 whereas the 7s26 Knights are abundant. The difference between the Asian/Euro and the American version are slightly different lume/indices and an engraved caseback on the Asian Euro vs an etched caseback on the American version. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).