Citizen Eco Drive BlueAngels Skyhawk JY8078-01L

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You definitely know its a pilots watch

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Written by Sam

Photos by Toni

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22mm MiLTAT Pull Up Aniline Navy Italian Leather Watch Strap, Blue Hand Stitch XL
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You definitely know its a pilots watch, when the name of the watch is, “Blue Angels Skyhawk”. The famous Navy flight exhibition squadron, was created just after WWII, with a purpose to keep the public’s interest in naval aviation and boost Navy morale.

Waxed thread hand stitching on raw Italian leather for extended durability. This pull up aniline Italian leather has natural dye color characteristic, bend on it light color will through. Accompanied with solid 316L stainless steel brushed buckle.

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22mm G10 Military Watch Strap Ballistic Nylon Armband, PVD – Double Yellow and Blue
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This beautiful Skyhawk model not only has the looks, but its equipped with a ton of functions and features that would make you love and enjoy the watch that much more. As a pilot’s watch, accuracy and precision is a must. The Skyhawk JY8078-01L model is equipped with precise atomic timekeeping and it allows you to synchronized time adjustment in 43 cities around the world.

MiLTAT G10 military watch straps are manufactured by high density ballistic nylon. New palette of subtle colors strip is tightening up with four 316L stainless steel hardware, looks excellent on military or classic-looking dive watches

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22mm MiLTAT Heavy Distressed Blue Denim Watch Strap, Rivet Military strap
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The 46mm Skyhawk comes in a stainless steel case with a blue dial and yellow accents, along with 1/100 chronograph functionality which measures up to 24hr, perpetual calendar, dual time, alarms, countdown timer, power reserve indicator and pilot’s rotating slide rule bezel.

Distressed denim, appear in rips and stray fibers to characterized as vintage rugged look. Depending on the fraying status of denim, each strap may have color variation. Strap thickness approximately from 5mm down to 3.5mm, accompanied with IWC style pin buckle. Featuring two silver tone stainless steel rivets where the band meets the case.

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22mm Crafter Blue – Straight Lug Navy Blue Rubber Watch Band
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Another cool feature that’s worth mentioning for the Blue Angel JY8078-01L Skyhawk is the eco-drive technology which is powered by any light, meaning it never needs a battery.

This NBR rubber has superior strength and more resistant than natural rubber to oils and acids. Materials has met the RoHS requirements and rarely causes severe allergic reaction. Accompany with well-built stainless steel buckle and a featured big keeper.

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22mm Hexad 316L Stainless Steel Watch Band Straight End Lug, Diver Clasp Brushed
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The Citizen Eco Drive BlueAngels Skyhawk JY8078-01L is definitely worth to consider if you are looking for a decent pilots watch at a reasonable price.

Hexad watch bracelet is a striking new design in 2016. Each link is composed of 3 Chamfer edge solid 316L stainless steel units. Hexad is a contemporary version of the traditional O Boyer bracelet, but more thick & sturdy over 100 grams. Considering the comfort and sustainability, it bends smoothly following your wrist. Well-made solid 316L stainless steel links are assembled with screws instead of flimsy pins to keep its solidity and stability.

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SUPER Engineer Type II Solid Stainless Steel Straight End Watch Band-Push Button
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Specifications
  • 46mm stainless steel case
  • Blue dial with yellow accents
  • Quartz Movement U680
  • Sapphire crystal
  • Date display
  • Atomic Timekeeping Technology
  • Synchronized Time Adjustment Available in 43 World Cities
  • Perpetual calendar
  • Countdown timer
  • Alarm
  • Power reserve indicator
  • Water resistant to 200 meters
  • Blue leather strap with buckle
  • Citizen Style #: JY8078-01L
 
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From Air Blue, this lightweight watch is the only co-pilot you need as its round silver-tone stainless steel case lands on your wrist. Topped with a fixed bezel, it's cool, calm and collected even when your calendar's not. You'll find a crown on the right and the colored Blue Angels insignia on the case back as a textured strap buckles with accent stitching.



The enamel dial is cleared for takeoff no matter what kind of flight plan you've got ahead of you. You'll be all bombs away on a bad day with a date window near 4:00 and luminous accents throughout. Clean and clear, the dial makes it easy to be on-time and stay on-time with the Blue Angels shield above 6:00 and "Air Blue" below 12:00.

Blue Angels Demonstration Squadron
An air demonstration squadron with aviators from the Navy and Marines, the Blue Angels team is the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world. Formed in 1946, demonstration pilots fly the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, often splitting into the Diamond Formation to perform loops and barrel rolls.
Details:
  • Movement: Japanese Miyota Citzen 9015 Automatic
  • Movement Country of Origin: Japan
  • Case Measurements: 44mm
  • Case Thickness: 13mm
  • Crystal: Sapphire
  • Crown: Screw Down
  • Strap: Genuine Leather
  • Strap Measurements: 9-1/2" L x 22mm W
  • Clasp: Buckle
  • Maximum Wrist Size: 8-3/4"
  • Water Resistance: 10 ATM - 100 meters - 330 feet
  • Weight: 4 oz
  • Watch Country of Origin: Hong Kong
  • Additional Information: Watch comes packaged with a zipper travel case.
:hmm: I paid $133.00 for mine and that was a great price for 9015 auto and sapphire. $53.99 had to be below cost IMO.


https://www.shophq.com/Product/638-951

Air Blue Men's 44mm Blue Angels Automatic Sapphire Crystal Leather Strap Watch

$ 53.99 Clearance Price
 
You need a PHD in Horological Navigation, to figure out this Citizen time piece!:grin:Thanks for posting this up, Mike.:hat:
 
$53.99? 9015 auto, sapphire with a/r, and superluminova? I don't own one of these, but why are they selling so cheap?
 
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