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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-TvsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T is widely praised for its blend of functionality, toughness, and value, featuring an Eco-Drive movement with atomic timekeeping and a slide rule bezel. Reviewers highlight its legible dial with multiple complications and 200m water resistance. Owners note that titanium models wear better than stainless steel versions, with one user describing the latter as a "boat anchor." The watch offers significant functionality and value at its price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T highly for its extensive features and robust build at an accessible price.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk A-T45mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk A-T40h
Challenger Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk A-T200m
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk A-T$596
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
U680
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$289
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