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Citizen Promaster DivervsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver47mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Promaster Diver
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
47mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
21.65mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J290
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver

The Citizen Promaster Diver is praised for its handsome dial made from recycled materials and lightweight comfort, with one owner noting its Ecodrive movement achieved +1 second in 7 days. Another owner highlights the "Kermit" NY0071–81E's Super Titanium case and Japanese 8203 calibre movement, which has an accuracy of +20/-40 seconds per day. Criticisms include potential difficulty maintaining charge in a large collection and a slightly misaligned bezel and chapter ring, with a preference for sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel over mineral glass and aluminum. One owner found their 1990 Promaster Aqualand's quartz movement required repairs twice. Overall, owners value the Citizen Promaster Diver for its unique dial and comfortable wear, though movement accuracy and material choices are points of varied observation.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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