Key Takeaways
1. Citizen has launched two new Promaster Blue Impulse Limited Edition watches in Japan, marking the 65th anniversary of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s aerobatic team.
2. The CA4661-09A features a white dial with a tan leather strap, while the CA4665-59L has a blue dial with a silver stainless steel bracelet.
3. Both watches have a 40 mm case size, sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating, and are powered by the Eco-Drive caliber B620, offering a runtime of up to nine months on a single charge.
4. Key technical features include a 24-hour time display, 1/5th second chronograph, aviation slide rule, water resistance up to 20ATM, and magnetic resistance.
5. The CA4661-09A is priced at ¥88,000 (about $571) with 500 pieces available, while the CA4665-59L is priced at ¥99,000 (around $642) with 900 units available, exclusive to Japan.
Citizen has introduced two fresh Promaster Blue Impulse Limited Edition watches in Japan, identified as the CA4661-09A and the CA4665-59L. This model from the Sky Series number six marks the 65th year of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s aerobatic team.
Design Features
Both timepieces sport a blue and silver color palette, however, the CA4661-09A features a white dial accented with blue and a tan leather strap. On the other hand, the CA4665-59L showcases a blue dial paired with a silver stainless steel bracelet. Each watch boasts a compact case measuring 40 mm (approximately 1.6 inches) in diameter and 13.5 mm (around 0.5 inches) in thickness. Additionally, both models are equipped with sapphire glass that has an anti-reflective coating.
Technical Specifications
The Citizen Sky Series model no.6 operates on the Photovoltaic Eco-Drive caliber B620, which allows for a runtime of up to nine months on just one charge. It includes an overcharge prevention feature, along with an easy-to-use date display and a quick date adjustment tool. Users can check the time in a 24-hour format via sub-dials located at the 3-6-9 positions, or utilize the 1/5th second chronograph that includes a 60-minute counter. Additional highlights are an aviation slide rule, water resistance rated to 20ATM, and magnetic resistance (type 1). The three analog hands are reported to maintain accuracy within 15 seconds each month.
Availability and Pricing
In Japan, the Citizen Promaster Blue Impulse Limited Edition watches are set to launch on November 1st. The CA4661-09A is priced at ¥88,000 (about $571) with a limited run of 500 pieces. The CA4665-59L comes at a higher price of ¥99,000 (around $642), with 900 units available. It seems that these watches will not be made available in other international markets.
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