Citizen Red Arrows ChronographvsDuxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Red Arrows Chronograph at true scale

Red Arrows Chronograph

Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition at true scale

Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition

Diameter

43mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

n/a

$220

Movement

B612

Seiko VK63

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
n/a
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Indices
Applied luminous batons
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
B612
Seiko VK63
Type
Solar
Quartz
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph, World Time, Date, 12/24 Hour Time
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$220
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Red Arrows Chronograph

Owners find the Citizen Red Arrows Chronograph's color combination appealing, with the dial proving surprisingly readable despite its busy appearance. The solar panels are located beneath the subdials, and the movement is appreciated, though considered not user-friendly. Some owners note the red accents can be difficult to see in low light, and the red bezel may fade to pink with prolonged sun exposure. Replacing the original strap with a NATO is suggested to enhance its appeal. Overall, owners appreciate the Citizen Red Arrows Chronograph's aesthetic and readability, with minor concerns around accent visibility and bezel longevity.

Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition

Owners widely praise the Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition's 40mm cushion case, finding it a comfortable fit with good wrist presence, and appreciate the solid feel of the included bracelet. The Seiko meca-quartz movement is noted for its reliable accuracy and smooth sweep of the chronograph seconds hand, while the case exhibits excellent finishing and good alignment of indices and subdials. The watch is considered to have good Chinese manufacturing quality, comparable to other brands in its segment. Overall, owners rate the Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition highly for its comfortable wearability and solid build quality at the price point.

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