Citizen BrycenvsDraken Kruger 'A' FL

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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 at true scale

Brycen

Draken Kruger 'A' FL at true scale

Kruger 'A' FL

Diameter

45mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.5mm

Thickness

11.6mm

lowest

12.4mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$425

n/a

Movement

Citizen Eco-Drive H500

Seiko VK63

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
11.59mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Citizen Eco-Drive H500
Seiko VK63
Type
Solar
Meca-Quartz
Complications
Chronograph, Date, 12/24 Hour Time
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
n/a
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Reviews

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

Citizen Brycen

Citizen Brycen owners widely praise its dial design, with specific mentions of the white dial with red and blue accents, the cream dial, and the subtle gold hands complementing inner green coloring. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its sporty aesthetic, with one owner noting a 1960s car racing vibe due to the vertically aligned chronograph complications and thin black bezel. The watch is also commended for its wearability and ability to hold time well. One owner would purchase the orange variant for around $200, though notes it is "diver-style" rather than a true diver's watch. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Brycen highly for its attractive dial designs and sporty aesthetic at its price point.

Draken Kruger 'A' FL

Owners widely praise the Draken Kruger 'A' FL for its excellent value, comfortable titanium case and bracelet, and impressive fit and finish. One owner calls it their favorite microbrand find and a stunner, while another states it's their favorite watch of the past year. The 44mm case is noted by some to wear smaller than expected, though one owner with a 7.5" wrist found it borderline too small, and another points out its large, bold size is not for everyone. Overall, owners rate the Draken Kruger 'A' FL highly for its exceptional value and impressive fit and finish.

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