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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-TvsPraesidus DD-45

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Promaster Skyhawk A-T
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk A-T
MSRP $1,500
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk A-T42mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk A-T40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk A-T100m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk A-T$1,500
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
OG

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$299

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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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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