I wore the Nighthawk on active military operations for years and years. It served me very well. I finally gave it to my son when I simply could not read the dials any longer (eyes start to go after 40!). I told my son that the only jewelry that most men wear is a watch, so wear a good one. He took it and had the crystal replaced as it had served a hard life. He still wears it to this day and he tells me he gets complimented on it daily. Kind regards,

I own both and as a pilot, the Knighthawk is my go-to watch for flying. Having the Citizen's dual time for the Zulu time checks is invaluable especially for flight plans and aviation weather briefings. The Flightmaster is a smart looking watch but the reflections from the domed hardlex and smaller face on the Seiko make it less useful for making instant time checks. For some reason, the Seiko impresses the ladies more than the Citizen, so it is the timepiece I take to aviation events and airshows.

For my 10th anniversary at my job in Aerospace (UTC) I allocated myself 2k for a watch. After two weeks of considering what watch is most appropriate I purchased a NightHawk and put the remaining funds back into savings.

TGV, I am not really into watches very much, but for some reason I hang on your every video lol. I do like how you are as enthusiastic about $50 watches as $5,000 watches. I especially enjoy your ramblings about non-watch things. Thanks for educating/entertaining me for hours.

I own the Nighthawk on a bracelet and I can tell it is very well made. Way better than my Sumo's bracelet. Great show as usual. Cheers, mister!

3 points deduction for Seiko because you favor them :)

This is my favorite watch channel. Informative with a wide scale of priced watches. Keep up the great work.

The colors on that Seiko Presage! I can only imagine how satisfying it must have been to wind it for the first time. Can't wait for the review!

Hi TGV, I think because of you the Flighty's prices have increased in the U.K. damn you! Another great show. keep up the good work cheers Bigg eMs

Really appreciate the inner rotating bezel of the nighthawk. It also has a slight chamfer to it, that works well transitioning to the face of the watch. The Citizen appears less busy, and a little better thought out, even evident with the faces in the dark.

Another great video TGV. Very fun! And cool to see the unboxing on my return from surgery. I can't wait for the full review. Thanks. You are THE man!

My Girlfriend got me the Seiko FSNA411 for my Birthday and got me the Nighthawk for me for our 4 year anniversary! I love them both! I love watches associated with special occasions; which are most of my collection. I can always remember that special time when I put them on my wrist!

I have a Citizen Eco Drive that was left in a drawer for 8 years +/- and I figured it was toast. I left it outdoors in the direct sunlight for 2 days and when I grabbed it up that bad motor scooter was running perfect. I've never had any issues with a Citizen.

as per usual great face off and cannot wait for the seiko review simply the best horology review channel around, keep it up buddy!

TGV going crazy on the camerawork! Great job as always :)

Best in the business in reviewing watches , thoroughly enjoy watching your vids.

I got myself Citizen Nighthawk before getting my first flying job. This watch spent with me over 5000 hrs in the air.

I was so looking forward to this video to shed some light on my dilemma, and after watching it I'm even more confused now haha. They are so close! Thanks again TGV for a great video!

I simply admire the sound quality of your intros as well as their originality. thanks T

Another fabulous video! Clash of the busy dialed titans. Best regards, A.

Hi TGV! I am the proud owner of a Citizen Nighthawk, love this watch! As you said, the crystal is prone to scratches because it protrudes from the bezel. Keep the good work, your channel Sir, is top quality. Regards from Uruguay.

Great fun! Love your reviews. I'm a big Seiko fan, but the Citizen takes this one for me. Those big sword hands and bold indices and lume take the legibility to a whole new level! But respect: I know you love the Flighty 👍

Loving these frequent uploads mate and the content great as always, hope you're well and keep it up, greatest watch channel on the Tube! S.

Two years later and the Citizen is still holding at $200 but I'm seeing the Seiko running over $300 in many places.

At the end of the day , I'm back . As per usual , this posting is excellent . Thank You

I loved your review of the seiko flightmaster and I just pulled the trigger on the flighty . .... Thanks... love your videos

Great Duel TGV. Also, I love that SARW025... Stunning! Thank you for sharing.

Learning lots from these duels. Great presentation. Great fun.

After not wearing a watch for almost 20 years, about a year ago my obsession was reborn with the purchase of two watches that I blame for that rebirth...one of them being the all black steel Nighthawk (BJ7019-62E). That was June 2016 and less than a year later I've added about a dozen more watches ranging from less expensive watches with odd designs to an elegant Seamaster AquaTerra, but my Nighthawk is my go-to daily watch. My friends are only half-joking when they mention staging an intervention. I know I'm late to the game on this video, but I just found your channel recently and am making my way through your back episodes. Thank you for not being the typical watch snob! I love that you appreciate quality and heritage at every price point. Doesn't hurt that your tastes are similar to mine. Keep up the great work!

I have the Citizen from 10 years, perfect as the first day and still so actual. The Seiko is so nice too.

Good job, love your channel, reviewing different price bracket of watches, because not just the expensive brands make good watches, and compare watches at the same level really good👍👌

This video made me buy a nighthawk 3 years ago. Still use it daily, one of the best watches I've ever had.

Very nice duel review, TGV. I'm most interested in your mechanical watch reviews, though. Keep 'em coming!

what a great critique, I must watch again, cheers mate :)

Hello, TGV! Excellent duel as always! I really like those intro (w/ beautiful shots and good scores (Predator is AMAZING!)). I was wearing my Nighthawk today @ work and, as always, this is the one that gets lots of compliments, even from the non-watch fans. I reallt was hoping tht the duel would finish with a draw, but I accept the result. Both are very unique, a nice addition to any collection and for this price range, almost unbeatable. P.S.: In terms of quality the Citizen's bracelet is superb. You didn't see it in person (because this came in a strap), but it is very well built and the clasp, finishing and fit are so good. Cheers from Rio, Brazil, my friend.

Nice comparison buddy, like always. I own a Citizen AW1365-01H (pretty much a IWC's Topgun hommage) and I'm quite pleased with the piece. Keep up the good work !

Loved both the watches and the review!!

Love your videos. You and Just One More Watch are my favorite watch channels

Flighty all the way ! Off subject but my son has a James Bond game. Bond used his watch in the game and my son said " HEY DAD QUICK WRIST WATCH CHECK !" Sure enough Omega! he's only 8.

love your vids man, too entertaining and helpful

Great duel!!!!! I'm glad I have both, lol. Wow, loving that Seiko. Can't wait for the review.

I love both of them. Thanks for all the videos

I am not a watch person and I have only one watch, Seiko kinetic premier. I was looking for my second watch and found this great channel. Thanks to your other videos, I got to know yesterday that there is a category named "chronograph" (wow, a whole new world). Seiko SNA411 is unbelievably lovely. I'll spend some time in this channel before I decide my next watch. Thank you so much for all the information. ♡

Long time watcher. First time commenter. TGV - love your content, you're developing my interest in horology with the videos you put out. Great stuff. Dan. P.s. That flighty is gorgeous, and what value..

The SARW025 looks awesome. Cant wait for you to do a review.

Fantastic video, cheers TGV

Hi TGV, I do enjoy your videos and these got me into appreciating watches and in starting a collection since last year. I usually save up and buy a used watch in mint condition. The first one I bought for my dad's birthday was this Seiko flightmaster after watching your review of it. It is a great watch with so many features. The only thing I was not able to do was to set the alarm even after going through the manual. Other watches I now have is a Orient King diver from the 70s, a Seiko 5 Sports automatic, a Seiko V657 OB38 R2 for which there is little info on the net,, a Citizen 23 Jewel Automatic, an unusual swiss watch made by Brizo, a 20 year old swatch chrono, a mint Tissot PRS200 I grabbed by chance on ebay for cheap, a Casio edifice and my F-91W from primary school (still working). Thank you for your detailed reviews and tips.

Quality Duel TGV, as always!! Close call though! Love the Intro Music!!! The Seiko at the end!!!! Yes Please!! Keep it going Sir! BMJ ENGLAND...

Great review/shootout and I like both specially the domed crystal on the Seiko. Would like to of seen the stock bracelets mentioned at some point perhaps. Jolly good work regardless 👍

Reviewing the nighthawk and having the iconic painting of the same name as a screen saver. Well played Sir, the devil really is in the details 👍

Great, fun and enjoyable vid as usual thank you for doing this for us.

Great video as usual :)! Cheers Adeel

Great thoughtful comparison! It’s the Citizen for me in readability alone. The Seiko for me personally is too busy, cluttered and fiddley. Having a modest variety of Seiko automatics as well as assorted quartz and hand wounds I must say my current lone Citizen Eco Drive is really growing on me. I’ll be adding a Nighthawk next.

Another great review 👍 best watch review site by miles in my humble opition, loved the Predator music 😆.

I started this video liking the Seiko and now I want a Citizen :D

Seiko just looks amazing, in planing to buy it tonight

Aaaahhhhhh An Urban Gentry Video. Time to make some coffee and relax.

Absolutely great video on a great topic.

Just fantastic! You are a boss of horology and a true enthusiast

I must say that I originally didn't like your videos. But damn it I subbed. You have the best watch channel I've seen, and you've grown on me.

Hi TGV! This just got recommended, a 5 year old video! Probably because of the Citizen NightHawk recently being refreshed! Anyway the unboxing at the end caught my eye, as my first mechanical watch purchase was the SARW019, a close cousin of the 025! I got it after months of deliberation!! In fact the watch review that got me back into watches was your SARB017 video, I went with the SARW019 instead because of the higher beat and "chronograph styling"....thanks again!

Thanks for the comparison. I have been eyeing the "Flighty" for some time due to my love of the navitimer...but I think the Nighthawk is wining my $$$. Keep it up!

My Citizen Nighthawk has +0.1s/d measured over 3 months. I'ts the most accurate quartz that I have. it is a shame you don't have the stock bracelet that comes with the Citizen. it's solid end links are nice, the clasp is comfortable, its all around great.

Great stuff. Great pun, "there is only one crown".

Love the picture quality on the intro :)

That SARW025 is a truly stunning Seiko! Thanks for showing this on your channel. Don't know where Seiko always hides those great watches :D

You're so likable. i love this channel.

FANTASTIC duel. As a student pilot, Ive been looking forward to this duel for absolute donkeys !! ;) I was hoping for a Citizen win but hey, as you said, its very subjective. There's just something very cool about the Nighthawk that i feel the 'flighty' is missing. And that Seiko unboxing, wow. I think 'gorgeous' is the adjective we can all agree on. Another excellent video, great job Tristano.

I just saw the entry and push like! Nice video! Cheers.

Looking through the chess pieces like leaves in the jungle, stalking the aviation prey...masterfully done TGV!

TGV, I watched the video to make a decision. You convinced me... I must own both!

The whole new Presage range are a step up in quality/design from Seiko's previous releases. The Urushi dial models are certainly ones to own as a keeper as they will be very collectable in the future. I'm still waiting for the Chronograph model to arrive at my AD in the UK. Looking forward to the review of that beauty you unleashed from its box!

Great review. I find it tough to pick between those two: the Nighthawk is super cool looking but that mineral crystal does put me off a bit. The Flightmaster is more of a pure tool watch so wins for me just because it's more what I need day to day. Both lovely watches though. I think the international reference for the Seiko at the end is SPB041, which might be helpful for anyone who wants to get hold of one.

both beautiful watches in that price range..I say it's a dead even total with s rematch..lol that new seiko is simply stunning..can't wait to see your review. on another front have you seen the new squale matic 60 atmos..they have a new blue face that is very appealing. just figured since your a big fan..would share that with you.. btw. loved the video

recently bought the sna411, no complaints, it's awesome.

Love this channel more and more. Especially with an intro that features audio from the Predator. Do you have a video that showcases watches 40mm and under for us small wristed chaps?

Really enjoyable video, once again TGV delivers!

I have both the Citizen Nighthawk Blue Angels(much cooler than the black/red dial) and the Flighty(black sna-411 and the white/blue sna-413 version). The Citizen is easier to read, has better lume, has the gmt hand, is solar powered eco-drive, and has that great bracelet with the wing cross section links. A great, cool watch, and by all stats, the better watch. If I had to make a choice of one watch to keep? I’d have to go with…. The Flighty! It’s comfortable wear, layout, cool slide rule bezel( although it’s impossible to read without a magnifying glass). When you look at it, the symmetry of the lumed round indices, the multiple complications, the alarm, the perfect color choice of the yellow second and minute hands, the hypnotic, soothing effect of the second hand reset, and the split polished bracelet links, and that beautiful domed crystal all contribute to that incredible X-factor that leaves the decision to your gut, rather than your brain! TGV, I completely understand your love affair with the Flighty. I’d never part with my Flighty, never, ever, I just won’t do it!

Great comparison and rteview ! If it wasnt for the brand, Citizen seems to be a better as a watch. I am going for it. Thanks for helping me make the choice.

That SARW025 is absolutely stunning!

LOL Predator! "CONTAACT!!!" I always liked that scene where they demolish the jungle! :D

I own Both i love them very much thank you for the awesome review your the best my friend , i really enjoy it. peace my brother..from another Mother.

Hi TGV Very good and objective test. Love the look of that Seiko, you unboxed. It's absolutely no pity to match your clothes to the watch. That's what we watch fans do😆...

I like both watches.... NICE ONE TGV

that Seiko SARW. Oh my God, I'm in love.

Woah, that chess-intro was next level! Very impressive!

As a pilot I am buying the Flightmaster as my 100 subscriber reward. I did not choose the nighthawk because it doesn’t have a chronograph. We need a stop watch for timing in an emergency a rate one 180 degree turn to get us out of trouble. We also use a stopwatch for establishing field length on a precautionary landing and of course for basic land navigation. I am using a Casio G-Shock M5610, but I am going to see how the Flighty stands up. I will probably change the crystal for an anti glare sapphire. Thanks for doing this comparison.

Great review - love that nighthawk!

Thanks for another great comparison TGV, I enjoyed this! Some food for thought: I am trying out a modification of the categories you use, particularly in different order, to compare some watches: *1: Movement* (or Caliber or Module) - self explanatory and stands alone. *2-4: Design, Quality, Style* - more intrinsic characteristics related to the conception of the watch. *5-7: Performance, Versatility, Durability* - more related function & everyday use. *8: Value* - stands alone and affected by all above. *9-10: Brand, X-Factor* - the special "intangibles". I thought this may be a more logical ordering of the categories - I guess I shall see how it goes! :)

Wow. That's another one I found myself scoring essentially the same. I just scored the seiko with a 2pt advantage in x factor. I think the external bezel aesthetically is such a plus on the seiko, despite the engineering of the internal bezel on the citizen

Great Video Review Man I've decided to buy the Citizen Nighthawrk instead just too good to pass up lol.

Both are great watches but I just bought the Citizen Blue Angel Nighthawk on sale and boy it's a stunner! It's the only watch I have where people say wow what's that! I also just bought a sapphire crystal domed from yobokies and it's taken the Nighthawk to another level. Cheers mate...

I'm absolutely blown away by the Seiko SARW035, stunning watch, looks like it goes with pretty much anything.

I just jumped on the Flighty on a Massdrop. Just over $200 I think it will be a nice addition to my collection. My buddy got the very rare bule/white version, and if that ever comes back, I'll get one of those too. Not at the aftermarket prices, but at a reasonable $200-$300.

Just bought a blue angles citizen.... I am soooo excited!!!

Ahhhh... Looks like a close one... But... It's the Citizen that worked for me I guess. 😁 Thanks for great video man. Good stuff. 😊 👍🤗

Honestly, they are both outstanding watches in my opinion so I pretty agree with the scores. Both are definitely on my list 😊 Nice video Tristano, as always!

Fantastic channel, love what you do, keep up the good work! For me the Citizen just pips the post as I like the Legibility, particularly with the loom and mostly because the large 12 and 6 making it easier to work the time in the dark when you are half asleep. Both great watches however, there are many watches that I now want inspired from your channel. P.s I own a cheapo Citizen Eco drive (S006597) to cost me 60 quid 4 years ago, I never take it off, swimming, cycling, work it has never missed a beat, touch wood.

Awesome intro, stunning new Seiko, man I want one, keep up the good work

You're the definition of the Morden gentlemen thanks for all these vids