Citizen BrycenvsTAG Heuer Formula 1 Date

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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

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date at true scale

Formula 1 Date

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$394

lowest

$1,850

Movement

Citizen J810

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
RUBBER
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Citizen J810
n/a
Type
Solar
Quartz
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$394
$1,850
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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.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date

Owners widely consider the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date a good value quartz watch, durable, low-maintenance, and accurate, suitable as a grab-and-go beater. Some owners find the price point for a quartz TAG Heuer to be too high, while others appreciate its racing history and affordability within the brand. One owner notes the alarm function lacks AM/PM distinction and can be unreliable if set too close to the current time. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Date highly for its durability and value as a quartz daily wearer.

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