Citizen Promaster Dive Black Dial Polyurethane StrapvsCooper Watches ELVIA Day/Date Military Divers
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Measurements
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Promaster Dive Black Dial Polyurethane Strap
ELVIA Day/Date Military Divers
Diameter
40.6mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$450
$367
lowest
Movement
BN0266
Ronda 517
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Citizen Promaster Dive Black Dial Polyurethane Strap BN0266-07E for its solid build, reasonable price, and the pain-free usability of its solar-powered Eco-Drive movement, with the 40.6mm case size noted as comfortable. One owner finds the polyurethane strap flexes and clicks near the lug, describing it as somewhat strange. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Dive Black Dial Polyurethane Strap BN0266-07E highly for its value and reliable solar movement.
Owners widely praise the Cooper Watches ELVIA Day/Date Military Divers Watch for its value, crisp bezel action, and German-made case. The lume is described as acceptable and lasting the night, with one owner comparing it to aircraft gauges, though another notes it is not as strong as Seiko's. Some owners find the 40mm case wears large and the strap fit can be too loose. Overall, owners rate the Cooper Watches ELVIA Day/Date Military Divers Watch highly for its value and build quality, with many regretting selling it and repurchasing.
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