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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-TvsFears Archival 1930

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Promaster Skyhawk A-T
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk A-T
MSRP $1,500
Archival 1930
FearsArchival 1930
MSRP $3,863

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk A-T42mm
Archival 193040mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk A-T40h
Archival 193040h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk A-T100m
Archival 193030m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk A-T$1,500
Archival 1930$3,863

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
8.54mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
ETA 2360
Type
Solar
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$3,863

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T is praised for its lightweight titanium construction and anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Reviewers note its comprehensive features including radio-controlled atomic timekeeping, a perpetual calendar, and multiple sub-dials for various time zones and functions. Some owners report readability issues with black hands on certain models, while others find the titanium versions wear comfortably, contrasting with the perceived heft of stainless steel variants. The 45mm stainless steel case is detailed with polished chamfers, brushed finishing, and a bidirectional bezel with a slide rule. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T for its extensive functionality and durable build at its price point.

Fears Archival 1930

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Archival 1930 for its elegant, vintage-inspired Art Deco styling, featuring a captivating champagne dial with Deco numerals and heat-blued hands. The watch is noted for its comfortable, thin 8.54mm case and surprisingly substantial wearability, even on smaller wrists, due to its curved caseback and light weight. Its pull-out crown is easy to grip and wind, and the use of a new old stock ETA 717 movement from the 1930s adds historical appeal. However, some owners and forum members question its value proposition, citing components like an ETA 7001 movement and a Hong Kong case, with a power reserve of 38-40 hours requiring frequent winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Archival 1930 highly for its unique vintage design and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about its price relative to its components.

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