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Citizen Promaster DivervsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
MSRP $431
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver46mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Promaster Diver$431
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
B612
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$431
$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 its accurate Ecodrive movement, running +1 second in 7 days. Owners note potential difficulty maintaining charge in a large collection and minor alignment issues with the bezel and chapter ring. One owner reports an automatic movement with +20/-40 seconds a day accuracy. On balance, owners appreciate the Citizen Promaster Diver for its distinctive dial and reliable Ecodrive movement.

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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