Citizen BrycenvsLuminox Leatherback SEA Turtle 39mm

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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

Luminox Leatherback SEA Turtle 39mm at true scale

Leatherback SEA Turtle 39mm

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Thickness

n/a

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$394

lowest

$475

Movement

Citizen J810

Ronda 515

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
CARBONOX™

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen J810
Ronda 515
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$394
$475
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Reviews

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Citizen Brycen

Citizen Brycen owners praise its retro racing chronograph aesthetic, noting oversized pushers and a detailed crown. The Eco-Drive movement provides excellent accuracy, with less than 1 second deviation per day. The watch features a barrel-shaped Super Titanium case with polished bevels and brushed surfaces, and a vertically oriented two-register chronograph dial. Some owners report the included mesh bracelet pulled hairs, necessitating a strap change, and the date window's color contrast makes it difficult to read. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Brycen highly for its excellent accuracy and retro racing chronograph aesthetic at the price.

Luminox Leatherback SEA Turtle 39mm

Owners praise the Luminox Leatherback SEA Turtle 39mm for its everyday wearability, smaller 39mm size, and reliable tritium lume. Some note cost-cutting measures like tritium on even hour markers only and Luminova on the bezel pip, which are considered acceptable for the price. One owner highlights the 19mm strap size as a challenge for finding replacements. Overall, owners rate the Luminox Leatherback SEA Turtle 39mm highly for its accessible tritium lume and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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