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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-TvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Promaster Skyhawk A-T
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk A-T
MSRP $596
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $415
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 widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beauty and comfort at its price point, with one owner noting the 41mm case wore smaller than expected and appreciated the lightweight feel for active wear. A specific concern raised by one owner is the potential for the orange stripe on the stopwatch button to expand and detach in heat. Opinions on the dark greenish dial are mixed, with one owner preferring a black dial while another was drawn to the subtle green effect. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability at its accessible price.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk A-T45mm
Essentials Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk A-T40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk A-T200m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk A-T$596
Essentials Chronograph$415

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U680
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$415
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