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Citizen Promaster DivervsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
MSRP $319
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver36.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Promaster Diver$319
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
36.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E168
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$319
$328

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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.

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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