Citizen Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm vs Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm

Citizen's design language vs Tissot's approach

The Citizen Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm features a Stainless Steel case at 40mm with Anti-reflective sapphire protection. The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm offers Stainless Steel construction at 35mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Eco-Drive Chronograph vs Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111)

The Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm runs the Eco-Drive Chronograph (Citizen Eco-Drive Caliber B620, standard power reserve) at standard frequency. The PRX Powermatic 80 35mm uses the Automatic Powermatic 80 (Caliber 80.111) (ETA/Tissot Automatic, 80 Hours reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). The PRX Powermatic 80 35mm offers a longer power reserve.

40mm vs 35mm — different wrist presence

At 40mm, the Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm has a bolder wrist presence compared to the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm at 35mm. Water resistance differs: 50m vs 100m (10 ATM).

Citizen sits in the lower tier

The Citizen Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm sits at $250–$500 and the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 35mm at $500–$1,000. On the specs that outlast any price: the Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm uses Anti-reflective sapphire with a standard reserve, against Sapphire Crystal and 80 Hours on the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

50m vs 100m (10 ATM)

The Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm is rated to 50m while the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm handles 100m (10 ATM). The PRX Powermatic 80 35mm offers superior water resistance.