Citizen Red Arrows ChronographvsTissot T-Race

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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

Tissot T-Race at true scale

T-Race

Diameter

43mm

45mm

Thickness

n/a

11.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

n/a

$650

Movement

B612

13.25'

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
45mm
Thickness
n/a
11.76mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
13.95mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied luminous batons
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
B612
13.25'
Type
Solar
Quartz
Complications
Chronograph, World Time, Date, 12/24 Hour Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$650
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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.

Tissot T-Race

The Tissot T-Race is widely seen as a sporty, durable, and substantial statement piece, with owners praising its great looks and movement. Reviewers highlight its bold, motorsports-themed design, which is often considered more impressive in person than in photos, and note excellent dial legibility and AR-coated sapphire crystal. The 45mm case, while hefty, is reported to wear comfortably due to articulating lugs and integrated bracelets or quality rubber straps, and the watch's lume can last over nine minutes. However, the Tissot T-Race's complex and unconventional design is polarizing, with some finding it too loud or chunky for dressier occasions and noting that its sporty aesthetic may not age well. Some owners also find its chronograph pushers to feel agricultural and mushy, and the power reserve is insufficient for continuous chronograph use. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot T-Race highly for its bold, sporty design and perceived value at its price point.

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