Citizen BrycenvsTAG Heuer Formula 1 Date

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures
Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Brycen

Formula 1 Date
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
MSRP
$394
lowest
$1,850
Movement
Citizen J810
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
Similar watches
Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price, microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.
Also compared
Comparisons nearby in the catalog: alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.







