Citizen Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm vs Rado True Square Automatic

Citizen's design language vs Rado's approach

The Citizen Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm features a Stainless Steel case at 40mm with Anti-reflective sapphire protection. The Rado True Square Automatic offers Monobloc High-Tech Ceramic construction at 38mm (Square) with Sapphire (Anti-Reflective). Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Eco-Drive Chronograph vs Automatic ETA C07.611

The Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm runs the Eco-Drive Chronograph (Citizen Eco-Drive Caliber B620, standard power reserve) at standard frequency. The True Square Automatic uses the Automatic ETA C07.611 (Powermatic 80 (ETA-Based), 80 Hours reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). The True Square Automatic offers a longer power reserve.

40mm vs 38mm (Square) — different wrist presence

At 40mm, the Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm has a bolder wrist presence compared to the True Square Automatic at 38mm (Square). Water resistance differs: 50m vs 50m (5 ATM).

Citizen sits in the lower tier

The Citizen Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm sits at $250–$500 and the Rado True Square Automatic at $1,500–$2,500. On the specs that outlast any price: the Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm uses Anti-reflective sapphire with a standard reserve, against Sapphire (Anti-Reflective) and 80 Hours on the True Square Automatic. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

50m vs 50m (5 ATM)

The Blue Angels Navihawk 40mm is rated to 50m while the True Square Automatic handles 50m (5 ATM). The True Square Automatic offers superior water resistance.