Citizen's Chrono Racing CA4716-09L is a solar-powered racing chronograph priced at $525 in the US and approximately $471 (£349) in the UK. Its 39.5mm stainless steel case, long power reserve and leather strap make it a practical alternative to heavier all-metal sports watches.
The new model is not a radical departure from Citizen's existing Chrono Racing CA4716-50L. Instead, it changes the part that most affects everyday comfort and character: the bracelet. The CA4716-09L replaces the stainless steel band with perforated brown leather, giving the watch a vintage motorsport appearance while potentially making it feel less formal and less weighty on the wrist.
A racing design built around readability
The watch uses a deep blue sunray dial with vertical striping through the center and a matching blue tachymeter bezel. Its reverse panda layout places two silver-tone subdials against the darker dial, creating the high-contrast look associated with many classic racing chronographs.
The subdial at 3 o'clock tracks 24-hour time, while the register at 9 o'clock measures elapsed chronograph minutes for up to 60 minutes. A smaller blue running-seconds subdial sits at 6 o'clock. This arrangement keeps the main time display visually distinct from the timing functions, although the number of registers and the tachymeter scale still give the dial a busy, enthusiast-focused appearance.
Citizen adds several red details to reinforce the motorsport theme. The central chronograph hand and accents on the dual pump-style pushers provide a sharp contrast against the blue dial and silver case. Large silver-tone hour markers, an oversized 12, and luminous hands are intended to preserve legibility when the wearer is checking the time quickly.
A small date window is positioned between 4 and 5 o'clock. The watch also supports both 12-hour and 24-hour time displays, although the source material does not specify how that information is presented beyond the dedicated 24-hour subdial.
Eco-Drive removes the routine battery change
Inside the CA4716-09L is Citizen's B620 Eco-Drive movement. It draws power from light rather than relying on regular battery replacements, which suits an everyday watch that may spend long periods in a drawer or travel bag.
Once fully charged, the movement provides up to 270 days of reserve power. That does not eliminate the need for exposure to light indefinitely, but it gives the wearer considerable flexibility between charges. A low-charge indicator provides a warning before the watch runs out of stored energy.
Accuracy is rated at approximately plus or minus 15 seconds per month. That is a useful specification for buyers who want dependable daily timekeeping but do not need the precision or connectivity of a smartwatch. The chronograph measures in 1/5-second increments, offering more detailed timing than a simple elapsed-minutes display.
Leather changes the watch’s practical appeal
The most meaningful distinction from the CA4716-50L is the strap. Citizen fits the CA4716-09L with brown perforated leather, cream contrast stitching and a pin buckle. The perforations and stitching create a clear vintage racing reference, while the leather gives the design a warmer look than the brushed stainless steel bracelet on the earlier model.
That choice will appeal to buyers who find metal sports watches visually cold or uncomfortable during long periods of wear. It also makes the CA4716-09L easier to pair with casual clothing. The trade-off is that leather is generally less suitable for prolonged water exposure than a metal bracelet or dedicated rubber strap, so the watch's 100-meter water resistance should not be interpreted as an invitation to treat the band like dive-watch equipment.
The 39.5mm case is positioned as wearable rather than oversized, and the mineral crystal keeps the specification practical rather than luxury-oriented. The 100-meter, or 10-bar, water-resistance rating adds useful protection for routine contact with water, while the tachymeter bezel and chronograph pushers preserve the watch's central racing identity.
Pricing and availability
The Citizen Chrono Racing CA4716-09L is available through Citizen's UK storefront for $471 (£349), using the supplied conversion rate. Citizen's US website has not listed the model, but the watch is already available on Amazon for $525.
That regional difference makes the UK storefront the lower published price in the source material, although buyers should also consider shipping, taxes and warranty coverage before ordering across borders. Global pricing and regional availability beyond the listed UK and Amazon channels have not yet been announced.
The CA4716-09L is best suited to buyers who want the visual language of a vintage racing chronograph without the maintenance of a conventional battery-powered quartz watch. Its Eco-Drive movement, 270-day reserve and moderate case size give it genuine daily utility, while the leather strap supplies the personality that the bracelet version lacks. Buyers seeking a smartwatch, mechanical movement or a strap designed for frequent water use should look elsewhere, but for a low-maintenance motorsport-inspired watch, Citizen's new model makes a focused and practical case.
