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Citizen Promaster Diver AutomaticvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Promaster Diver Automatic
CitizenPromaster Diver Automatic
MSRP $469
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver Automatic44mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver Automatic40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver Automatic200m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Promaster Diver Automatic$469
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Anacapa

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8204
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$699

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic for its lightweight titanium build, comfortable wear, and good specifications at its price point, with one owner highlighting its accuracy and dynamic dial made from recycled materials. Some users find the bezel action spongy and the bracelet subpar, while others note the overall finish is basic due to the brushed titanium. A reviewer also points out a preference for sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel inserts. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic highly for its value proposition as an affordable, lightweight, and accurate dive watch.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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