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Citizen Promaster SikorskyvsGrand Seiko SBGN027

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Promaster Sikorsky
CitizenPromaster Sikorsky
MSRP $1,025
SBGN027
Grand SeikoSBGN027
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Sikorsky46mm
SBGN02739mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Sikorsky40h
SBGN02740h
Water Resistance
Promaster Sikorsky200m
SBGN027200m
MSRP
Promaster Sikorsky$1,025
SBGN027$3,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U680
9F86

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$3,700

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Sikorsky

Owners find the Citizen Promaster Sikorsky's dial "amazingly busy" and angular, a characteristic some find amusing while others deem it solid. This 46mm solar-powered watch features atomic time syncing, a slide rule bezel, and a red, white, and blue dial with yellow accents, honoring the S-92 helicopter. On balance, owners appreciate the unique design and functionality, despite the dial's complexity.

Grand Seiko SBGN027

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGN027 for its exceptional Zaratsu polishing, compact 39mm size, and versatile monochrome aesthetic, noting its thin profile and suitability as a grab-and-go watch. The 9F quartz movement delivers highly accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting +/- 10 seconds per year. However, some find the lume limited, the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, and the GMT hand can be easily mistaken for the minute hand. One owner reported a black index on the bezel disappearing after a couple of months. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGN027 highly for its premium finishing and accurate HAQ GMT movement in a wearable size.

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