In 2023, CITIZEN presented the Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer 50th Anniversary, which remained true to the original design from 1973, while incorporating some modern flair. For 2024, Citizen has decided to build on the success of that anniversary model with the Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer AV0088-01L.
The Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer AV0088-01L is a bullhead-style chronograph with pushers at 11 and 1 o'clock. You'll find the time-setting crown at 12 o'clock and the alarm-setting crown at 5 o'clock. The dial features a black tachymeter scale with four sub-dials towards its center. There is a 60-minute counter, running seconds display, 12-hour counter and power reserve indicator. A blue dial, luminous white sword hands and red chronograph hands complete the aesthetic.
These features are similar to the Tsuno Chrono Racers of the recent past however what stands out with this model is the new 43.5mm size and the material Citizen uses. Here we find their proprietary Super Titanium™, which is 5x harder and 40% lighter than steel. It is also scratch and rust resistant. This allows a chronograph like the Tsuno Chrono Racer, which is packed full of features, to feel lite and comfortable on the wrist, while also being durable and resilient.
Powering this new creation is CITIZEN's Caliber E210, an Eco-Drive movement powered by ambient light that provides an impressive power reserve of eight months on a full charge. The Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer AV0088-01L is also water-resistant up to 200 meters, making it an excellent companion for those with an active lifestyle. Completing the racing design is a perforated black rally strap on a deployant clasp.
The Promaster Tsuno Chrono Racer AV0088-01L is limited 2500 pieces worldwide.
- Case: Super Titanium™
- Dial: Blue w/ Black Registers and Red Accents
- Movement: Eco-Drive E210
- Powered By: Solar
- Complications: Date, 1/5-Second Fly Back Chronograph (60min, 12hour), Alarm, Power Reserve Indicator
- Lens: Anti-Reflective Spherical Sapphire
- Strap: Black perforated leather rally strap
- Water Res.: 200 Meters
- Diameter: 43.5mm
- Thickness: 14.85mm
- Lug Width: 12mm
- Ref Number: AV0088-01L
With a history that dates back to the founding of the Shokosha Watch Research Institute in 1918, Citizen Watch Co. was formally established in 1930 with the goal of creating high-quality yet accessible timepieces for the Japanese market. Headquartered in Nishitokyo, Tokyo, Japan, Citizen is one of the world's largest and most vertically-integrated watch manufacturers. In addition to producing timepieces under its own name, Citizen also serves as the parent company for a number of other brands including Bulova, Alpina, Arnold & Son, Frederique Constant, Campanola, and Miyota. Citizen’s list of horological accomplishments is both long and impressive, including everything from creating Japan’s first fully-waterproof wristwatch to currently holding the title for the world’s most accurate movement, which is capable of astonishing precision within just one second per year.
