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 Posted: Wed Jan 2nd, 2008 02:35 pm
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 Hi all. Such a great forum! Well my birthday is coming up and I get to spend a little bit on a good watch. Woohoo! :) It would be my first over $100.00 watch so I'm very excited. Anyways, I have a few features that I need which are pretty much basic compared what's available on watches these days. To name a few, analog, day and date display, 2 or more daily alarms, good light(lume), chrono, seconds hand, atomic and solar. As an everyday general purpose watch this zeroed me on the Citizen Skyhawk AT ( JY0000-53E ) and the Oceanus (OCW510DA-2AV). (Both below) I can't decide which of the two I should go for. The Oceanus has a sapphire crystal and the Citizen a synthetic crystal. The Citizen also has only 2 alarms which meet my criteria but more would be better... not a must have. And from what I've read so far, the Citizen's light just isn't that great, apparently the light source is only the lcd displays where as on the Oceanus it lights up the entire dial with 2 LEDs which are pretty bright. On the other-hand, the Oceanus dial just looks boring. Although the Citizen may be overkill for my needs in terms of features, it does look very nice. Both are about the same price.. what are your thoughts that would help me decide? Also if there is a similar watch other than these 2, please do let me know.

thanks,
s-one

Citizen Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T model JY0000-53E $450.00


* Type Cal.U600/U60
* Accuracy ±15 seconds per month(without radio signal reception)
* Operating time from full charge approximately 6 months(in power save mode:approximately 2.5 years)
* Specifications Germany(DCF77), The United States(WWVB), Japan(JJY)standard time radio wave receivable
* World Time(43 cities and 29 time zones)
* 2 Alarms
* 1/100 Second Chronograph Measures up to 24 Hours
* 99 Minute Countdown Timer
* Perpetual Calendar
* Digital Display Light
* Greenwich Mean Time Display
* Rotating Slide Rule Bezel
* Non-Reflective Crystal
* Stainless Steel Case
* Rubber Strap
* Power Reserve Indicator
* 200-Meter Water-Resistant




Oceanus Atomic Solar model OCW510DA-2AV $450.00


  • Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping (US, Japan)
    Receives time calibration radio signals which keep the displayed time accurate
    Auto receive function (5 times per day)
    Manual receive function
    Signal: WWVB, Frequency: 60kHz US, 40/60kHz Japan
  • Tough Solar Power
  • 100M Water Resistant
  • Auto LED Light with Afterglow
  • Dual Time
  • 4 Daily Alarms and 1 Snooze Alarm
  • 1/20 second analog chronograph
  • 1/100 second digital stopwatch
    Measuring capacity: 59'59.99"
    Measuring modes: Elapsed time, lap time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
    Memory capacity: Up to 50 lap/split times
  • Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)
  • Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)
  • Storage Battery CTL1616
  • Power Saving Function
    Approx. battery life: 5 months on full charge (without further exposure to light)
  • Module 3732