Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 vs Longines Spirit

Both are pilot watches in the upper tier. In short: the Longines Spirit is mechanical (automatic) for the enthusiast feel and no battery; the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 is solar / light-powered for accuracy and low maintenance. The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 is solar / light-powered, 200m water resistance, 46mm, mineral crystal; the Longines Spirit is automatic, 100m water resistance, 40mm, sapphire crystal.

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

Spec	Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078	Longines Spirit
Movement	Solar / light-powered	Automatic
Water resistance	200m	100m
Case size	46mm	40mm
Crystal	mineral	sapphire
Style	Pilot / aviation	Pilot / aviation
Price tier	Upper	Upper

Which should you buy?

The Longines Spirit is mechanical (automatic) for the enthusiast feel and no battery; the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 is solar / light-powered for accuracy and low maintenance
The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 takes more water (200m) — both are fine for swimming, but it has more margin if you dive
The Longines Spirit has a sapphire crystal — more scratch-resistant for daily wear
The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 wears 46mm vs the Longines Spirit's 40mm — choose by wrist size

Where to buy

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078See price on AmazonCheck price

Longines SpiritSee price on AmazonCheck price

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 and the Longines Spirit?
Both are pilot watches in the upper tier. The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 is solar / light-powered, 200m water resistance, 46mm, mineral crystal; the Longines Spirit is automatic, 100m water resistance, 40mm, sapphire crystal.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 or the Longines Spirit?
The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078, rated 200m, versus 100m on the other. Pick 100m or higher for swimming and 200m+ for diving.

Which is better value, the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 or the Longines Spirit?
Both sit in the upper tier, so it comes down to movement, water resistance and case size — see the spec table above.

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