Which is cheaper, the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic or the Zelos Hammerhead 1000m Diver Blue?

At MSRP the Zelos Hammerhead 1000m Diver Blue is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $469 for the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic — a $120 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic or the Zelos Hammerhead 1000m Diver Blue?

The Zelos Hammerhead 1000m Diver Blue is rated to 1000m versus 200m for the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic.

What movement does the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic run compared to the Zelos Hammerhead 1000m Diver Blue?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic uses the Miyota 8204 and the Zelos Hammerhead 1000m Diver Blue uses the Seiko NH35.

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Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic

Ref. NY0136·MSRP $469

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Zelos Hammerhead 1000m Diver Blue

Ref. hammerhead-1000m-diver-blue·MSRP $349

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The measurements

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

Promaster Diver Automatic

Hammerhead 1000m Diver Blue

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

n/a

49mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

n/a

17mm

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

200m

1000m

highest

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$469

$349

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Miyota 8204

Seiko NH35

Spec

Promaster Diver Automatic

Hammerhead 1000m Diver Blue

Case

5 specs

Thickness

n/a

17mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Bronze

Water Resistance

200m

1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

n/a

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8204

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$469

$349

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