– Both AN8193-02H and AN8197-52E share the same Caliber 0520 quartz chronograph movement, 42.0 mm case, 100 m water resistance, and 3-eye subdials (3, 6, 9) with tachymeter bezel.
– AN8193-02H: gold-tone PVD stainless steel case with brown leather strap; dress-oriented look, gold-tone indices/hands, date at 4 o’clock.
– AN8197-52E: black PVD stainless steel case and integrated bracelet; sportier, high-contrast gold-tone hands/indices, same dial as AN8193-02H.
– Battery-powered (SR626SW), up to ~24 months, no radio signal reception; both include a 3-year global warranty.
– Pricing: NT$7,800 (AN8193-02H) with leather strap, NT$8,800 (AN8197-52E) with bracelet; global availability not announced.
Citizen Taiwan has listed two new chronograph references on its official website — the AN8193-02H and the AN8197-52E.
The two watches are built around an identical foundation. Both are powered by the Citizen Caliber 0520, a quartz chronograph movement arranged in a three-eye configuration with subdials positioned at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions. The 0520 is battery-powered, running on a standard SR626SW cell with an estimated battery life of up to 24 months. Neither model includes radio signal reception. There must be careful attention to the details, as the battery life and functionality stay consistent across the line.
Specifications and common features
Both watches measure 42.0 mm in diameter, use a stainless steel case construction, and are fitted with a hardened mineral glass crystal. Water resistance is rated at 100 meters (10 ATM). Functions include a chronograph, date display, and 24-hour display. A tachymeter scale is marked on the outer bezel of each model. Both carry Citizen’s three-year global warranty.
AN8193-02H design and vibe
The AN8193-02H uses a gold-tone PVD stainless steel case alongside a brown crocodile-textured leather strap. The dial is a dark charcoal with a subtle textured surface, gold-tone applied indices, and matching gold-tone hands and chronograph pushers. The date window sits at the 4 o’clock position. This reference is the more dress-oriented of the two, with the leather strap giving it a warmer, more traditional aesthetic.
AN8197-52E design and vibe
The AN8197-52E takes a sportier route. The case and bracelet are both finished in black PVD-coated stainless steel, which creates an all-dark monochromatic look. The dial shares the same charcoal texture and layout as the AN8193-02H, but the contrast between the dark case and the gold-tone hands and indices is more pronounced. The integrated steel bracelet adds approximately NT$1,000 to the price over the leather-strap variant.
Availability and pricing
Both models are currently listed on Citizen Taiwan’s official website. Pricing is in New Taiwan Dollars – NT$7,800 and NT$8,800 respectively, which converts to approximately $240 and $270 at current exchange rates. Global availability has not been announced. The differences in strap and bracelet options should be weighed against the cost delta noted for the bracelet variant.
Note on product pages
There is no mention of third party retailers within the content here, and no external purchase links are provided. The information focuses on the two new chronographs, their movements, and their distinct styling choices.