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Citizen Promaster DivervsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
MSRP $319
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver36.5mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Promaster Diver$319
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36.5mm
30.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E168
V115
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$375
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