Citizen Promaster FujitsubovsCaravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo at true scale

Promaster Fujitsubo

Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178 at true scale

Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178

Diameter

41mm

39mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$1,195

$316

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9051

Automatic

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9051
n/a
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$316
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Reviews

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Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo's compact 41mm size, light titanium construction, and muted blue dial, with many appreciating its classic look and legibility from block hour hands. Some owners find it offers incredible value and a timeless, tough design, suitable as a worry-free beater or travel watch. However, opinions are split on the Mercedes hands, with some finding them distracting. A few owners feel the watch is overpriced at full retail, citing a plastic-like bezel feel and overall cheapness compared to other titanium watches, while one owner expressed concern over the winding action's confidence-inspiring feel. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo highly for its wearability and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The lightweight and durable Super Titanium case is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178

Owners widely praise the Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178 as a convincing and honest mechanical dive watch, highlighting its well-proportioned dial writing and integrated date window. The bezel markings and lumed pip draw comparisons to heritage dive watches, and some owners consider it a sufficient diver that fulfills their needs. One reviewer notes the compelling price point of €270, while another views it as a potential modder's dream. The watch is powered by an automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. A point of discussion is the tan lume, which one reviewer finds stylistically debatable compared to white lume. The Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178 is also noted for lacking a rotating bezel, a characteristic typically found on divers. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Caravelle Sea Hunter Automatic Watch with Blue Dial #43B178 for its honest fundamentals and compelling value.

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