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Citizen has released a new limited-edition watch, the Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer. In the UK market, the same model is sold under the name Promaster Bullhead Racing Chronograph. The watch is available now on the company’s regional websites, priced at $1,350 in the US and £895 in the UK. It combines a 1970s automotive layout with Citizen’s current solar-powered movement technology.
Design Details
The main physical characteristic of this model (AV0104-06W) is its bullhead case design. Instead of the standard placement on the right side of the watch, the main crown and the chronograph pushers are located at the top of the case. This configuration was originally used in older racing watches to make the stopwatch functions easier to operate while holding a steering wheel. The case measures 44.5mm in diameter and is constructed from two-tone stainless steel.
The dial incorporates several design elements based on car dashboards. The power reserve indicator is formatted to look like a vehicle’s fuel gauge, while the 60-minute chronograph subdial is styled after a speedometer. The dial itself is green with gold-tone accents. The watch comes with a brown leather strap secured by a push-button deployant clasp.
Internally, the watch is powered by Citizen’s hand-assembled Caliber E210 movement. It utilizes the Eco-Drive system, which charges the internal power cell using any available natural or artificial light, eliminating the need for standard battery replacements. The chronograph features a 1/5-second flyback timer that can measure intervals up to 12 hours. Additionally, it includes a daily alarm, a standard date window, and a tachymeter scale along the edge.
The watch is fitted with a flat sapphire crystal for scratch resistance. It carries a water resistance rating of 200 meters (20 Bar), making it suitable for swimming and snorkeling.
Citizen is limiting production to 5,000 unnumbered units worldwide, and each unit ships in a specific edition box that includes a metal plaque.
In related news, Casio has recently launched new F-91WF watches in the US with recycled cloth bands and the iconic F-91W design, alongside a sleek limited-edition retro watch in a matcha green colorway.
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