Ten years ago TODAY, October 31, 2007, we added the Citizen Eco-Drive TITANIUM RACING CHRONOGRAPH, model BL5250-02L to our on-line catalog on Gem of the Day. In the world of watches, especially from the large (gigantic!!!!) Japanese Watch Companies, it is rare for a model to continue to be produced for so many years. Slow sellers are discontinued almost immediately, In fact Citizen Watch Company discontinues nearly a third of their line every year!
Yet the Eco-Drive Racing Chronograph has endured for all these years and shows no sign of slowing down. It has always been one of our top best sellers, and I'm betting it's been a consistent best seller for Citizen, too.
The real question is "Why?" Citizen has produced several hundred (you read that right) models with the identical features of alarm, chronograph, perpetual calendar and dual time zones. These models have come an gone. Far fewer have had a TITANIUM CASE and that may well be part of the secret. Titanium is lightweight and stronger than steel.
The Eco-Drive Racing Chronograph is water resistant to 200 meters or 660 feet below sea level. It is suitable for deep diving (although not with the racing leather strap). The key here is the BL5250-02L is incredibly tough and no one is afraid to wear it under any conditions or circumstances.
Beyond that you quickly get into subjective features of looks, styling and comfort. I always felt it was (and still is) one of Citizen's best looking watches, The gray dial and easy-to-read hands and numbers and subdials create an understated elegance.
I certainly don't want to underestimate the importance of the battery-free Eco-Drive movement. Combined with the nearly indestructible Titanium Case, the watch never needs maintenance. It simply runs and keeps perfect time forever! The Citizen Eco-Drive Quartz Movement, Caliber E820, is one of the most tested and proven watch movements Citizen has ever made. The power reserve is nearly 6 months and recharges in two hours of sunlight.
How long with the BL5250-02L Citizen Racing Chronograph be available. Obviously we don't know, but if you buy one today you'll have yours forever!
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