Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000 vs Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078

Both are pilot / aviation watches — here's how the specs differ and which to pick.

Last verified 2026-06-27 · specs from manufacturer data · tier = price band, confirm the live price at the retailer

Spec	Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000	Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078
Movement	Solar / light-powered	Solar / light-powered
Water resistance	200m	200m
Case size	42mm	46mm
Crystal	mineral	mineral
Style	Pilot / aviation	Pilot / aviation
Price tier	Mid	Upper

Which should you buy?

the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000 wears 42mm vs the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078's 46mm — choose by wrist size
the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000 sits in the lower price tier (Mid) if budget leads

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000 and the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078?
Both are pilot / aviation watches. The Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000 is solar / light-powered, 200m water resistance, 42mm, mineral crystal; the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 is solar / light-powered, 200m water resistance, 46mm, mineral crystal.

Which is better value, the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000 or the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078?
The Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000 is the lower-priced tier; the other steps up in build for more money — confirm both live prices at the retailer.

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