Citizen Promaster Professional DivervsRatio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF0xx

FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF0xx
RatioFreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF0xx

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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 Professional Diver at true scale

Promaster Professional Diver

Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF0xx at true scale

FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF0xx

Diameter

44mm

43mm

Thickness

n/a

12.6mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$296

$110

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Movement

Citizen E168

Seiko VX42

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44mm
43mm
Thickness
n/a
12.55mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen E168
Seiko VX42
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$110
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Reviews

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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.

Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF0xx

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF0xx as a no-nonsense beater diver, particularly for its value at a price point around $75-85, noting its sapphire crystal and C3 lume. Some owners report a 1000m water resistance rating, contrasting this favorably with more expensive entry-level divers that feature mineral crystals and lower water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF0xx highly for its exceptional value and robust specifications.

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