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Citizen Promaster Professional DivervsDan Henry 1963

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Promaster Professional Diver
CitizenPromaster Professional Diver
MSRP $296
1963
Dan Henry1963
MSRP $380
What people say

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Citizen Promaster Professional Diver

The Citizen Promaster Professional Diver is noted for its robust, edgy design with industrial fonts and scratch-resistant Duratect MRK and DLC coatings. Reviewers highlight its intuitive and satisfying bezel locking mechanism and the substantial 4mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal. This dive watch utilizes an Eco-Drive E365 quartz movement, offering a 365-day power reserve and an end-of-life indicator, and is recognized as the first ISO 6425 compliant watch with a solar-powered movement. However, its massive 52.5mm diameter and 22mm thickness make it unsuitable for everyday wear. On balance, the Citizen Promaster Professional Diver is recognized for its specialized, robust build and innovative solar-powered movement, though its size limits its wearability.

Dan Henry 1963

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1963 for its attractive vintage aviation look, precise dial printing, sunken sub-dials, sandwich dial construction, domed crystal, and well-executed case finishing, all at an astonishing price point. The chronograph button action is described as satisfying, and the 40mm size is noted as easy to read and versatile. However, some owners found the stock strap disappointing and replaced it. The lume is described as terrible, and the 12-click bezel could offer better resistance. Opinions are mixed on the perceived case quality, with some finding it cheap and lacking a "solid" feel, while others appreciate its mixed finish and slimmer profile. Some question the utility of the 24-hour sub-dial chronograph movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1963 highly for its exceptional value and vintage aesthetic.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Professional Diver44mm
196342.5mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Professional Diver40h
196340h
Water Resistance
Promaster Professional Diver200m
1963
MSRP
Promaster Professional Diver$296
1963$380

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E168
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$380
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