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Citizen Promaster DivervsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
MSRP $319
SBGX353
Grand SeikoSBGX353
MSRP $4,100
What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver for its lightweight titanium construction, comfortable wear, and excellent specifications for its price, with one owner noting handsome dial construction from recycled materials and accuracy of +1 second in 7 days. Some owners find its brushed finish unremarkable, its bezel action mediocre, and its rotor loud, while one example showed a slightly misaligned bezel and chapter ring. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver highly for its lightweight titanium build and strong value proposition.

Grand Seiko SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver36.5mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
SBGX35340h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
Promaster Diver$319
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36.5mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E168
9F61
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$4,100
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