Citizen Promaster Air GMTvsTornek-Rayville TR Type 7B Blakjak

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Promaster Air GMT at true scale

Promaster Air GMT

Tornek-Rayville TR Type 7B Blakjak at true scale

TR Type 7B Blakjak

Diameter

44.5mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

n/a

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

50h

highest

42h

MSRP

$1,195

$895

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9054

Seiko NH36

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
44.5mm
42.5mm
Thickness
n/a
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Navy
n/a
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9054
Seiko NH36
Power Reserve
50h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$895
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Promaster Air GMT

The Citizen Promaster Air GMT is praised for its striking anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal, legible dial with large numerals, and long-lasting lume, along with its impressive movement, case fit and finish, and excellent bracelet for the price. However, its dimensions are considered unfashionably large, the case design uninspired, and the unframed 3 o'clock date window is noted as a drawback. The independent hour jumping is described as mushy and cannot be set backward, and the minute track on the rehaut can be obscured by case shadows. Overall, reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Air GMT highly for its value and legibility, despite its large dimensions and some functional quirks with the GMT hand.

Tornek-Rayville TR Type 7B Blakjak

The Tornek-Rayville TR Type 7B Blakjak is praised as a "killer piece" by owners, with its 42.5mm stainless steel case, DLC-coated bezel, and matte black dial featuring 12- and 24-hour scales. It is equipped with a reliable Seiko NH36 automatic movement and offers 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tornek-Rayville TR Type 7B Blakjak highly for its robust military-inspired design and value.

From video reviewers

The watch's military-inspired dial and caseback markings are a strong point. The 45mm case size is a weakness.

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