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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-TvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk A-T42mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk A-T40h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk A-T100m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk A-T$1,500
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$499

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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.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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