Citizen BrycenvsLIV Watches GX Alarm Type-D
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Measurements
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Brycen
GX Alarm Type-D
Diameter
44.8mm
43mm
Thickness
n/a
12.9mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
MSRP
$319
lowest
$440
Movement
Citizen Eco-Drive H500
Ronda 4120
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Citizen Brycen for its retro racing chronograph aesthetic and excellent lume that glows overnight. The Eco-Drive movement is noted for accuracy, with one owner reporting less than 1 second deviation per day. Some reviewers and owners find the date window small and difficult to read, and a static bezel is purely decorative. The watch features a flat sapphire crystal and, in one variant, Super Titanium construction for lightness and hardness. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Brycen highly for its appealing retro style and reliable performance at its price point.
Owners widely praise the LIV Watches GX Alarm Type-D for its solid build quality and good functionality, with one owner noting its infrequent need for time adjustment. The watch is considered by some to feel worth more than its asking price. One owner finds the silicone strap to be a dust magnet, preferring the leather option. The LIV Watches GX Alarm Type-D is noted by one owner to be on the bulky side. Overall, owners rate the LIV Watches GX Alarm Type-D highly for its robust construction and value.
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