Citizen Promaster Professional DivervsEdox Delfin Chronograph

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Measurements
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Promaster Professional Diver

Delfin Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
43mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$296
lowest
$1,146
Movement
Citizen E168
Caliber 101 (Ronda 5021.D)
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Edox Delfin Chronograph's surprising fit and finish for its price, with one owner noting accuracy within +-3 seconds per day. The 43mm case size is considered substantial, though a triple-horn lug design aids wearability for some. However, one reviewer found the overall design derivative, comparing it to other luxury sports watches, and the 43mm size and bold aesthetic personally overwhelming. Another reviewer noted scant lume that fades quickly and a two-register dial lacking a running seconds indicator. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Edox Delfin Chronograph offers a strong value proposition with good build quality for its price point, despite some critiques regarding design originality and dial features.
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