Citizen Promaster Dive Black Dial Polyurethane StrapvsRatio FreeDiver Professional Quartz


Ref. ratio-freediver-professional-sapphire-black-dial-quartz-rtf005-200m-mens-watch·MSRP $96
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Measurements
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Promaster Dive Black Dial Polyurethane Strap

FreeDiver Professional Quartz
Diameter
40.6mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$450
$96
lowest
Movement
BN0266
Seiko VX42
Case
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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 Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire Black Dial Quartz RTF005 200M Men's Watch for its exceptional value, with many highlighting its comfortable bracelet, low profile, and thin 10mm case. The watch features a sapphire crystal, all-stainless steel construction, and a screw-down crown, with reviewers noting its excellent C3 lume and precise bezel action that aligns perfectly with minimal back play. Some owners find the bracelet clasp feels cheap and suggest improvements for sapphire legibility, though the overall construction is considered solid. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire Black Dial Quartz RTF005 200M Men's Watch highly for its robust build and comfortable wearability at its price point.
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