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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-TvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk A-T45mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Essentials Chronograph
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk A-T200m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk A-T$596
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
41.5mm
Thickness
0mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Citizen U680
Seiko 8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$265
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