Citizen Brycen ChronographvsTAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph X Gulf

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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 Brycen Chronograph at true scale

Brycen Chronograph

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph X Gulf at true scale

Formula 1 Chronograph X Gulf

Diameter

44mm

43mm

Thickness

n/a

12.4mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

n/a

$2,750

Movement

B612

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
43mm
Thickness
n/a
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
21.5mm
Finish
n/a
STE
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
Blue & Orange

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
B612
n/a
Type
Solar
Quartz
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$2,750
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Reviews

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

Citizen Brycen Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Citizen Brycen Chronograph for its excellent value and Eco-Drive reliability, with many highlighting its impressive lume and day/date functionality. Some owners note the 44mm case size can be large for smaller wrists, and one user found the chronograph hand did not reset to zero. The watch features a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a titanium case that is mostly brushed. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Brycen Chronograph highly for its robust feature set and dependable Eco-Drive performance.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph X Gulf

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph X Gulf for its appealing Gulf livery and racing heritage, with many finding it a comfortable and attractive daily wear that draws compliments. Some owners specifically appreciate its quartz accuracy and solid build, noting no issues with the crown or buttons. However, community discussions frequently raise concerns about authenticity, with several commenters pointing to misaligned text, incorrect dial details, and an off font on the date wheel as indicators of fakes, though one owner confirmed their watch's authenticity via a TAG Heuer employee. The suede strap is noted as a limitation for water exposure, and while one owner finds the 43mm case wears smaller due to its lack of lugs, another suggests the 44mm automatic variant is better suited for wrists over 17cm.

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