Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsCitizen World Chronograph A-T

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 at true scale

Promaster Skyhawk U830

Citizen World Chronograph A-T at true scale

World Chronograph A-T

Diameter

43mm

43mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$596

$581

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Movement

Citizen/Miyota U-series (quartz)

Citizen H800

Case

1 specs
Lug Width
22mm
23mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen/Miyota U-series (quartz)
Citizen H800
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$581
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Reviews

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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

Owners widely report the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 offers a cleaner, less cluttered design with improved legibility thanks to its memory-in-pixel display and a versatile, contemporary look. Some enthusiasts appreciate the technology and lightweight titanium case, while others find the interface clunky and the dial busy, with specific criticism directed at the lack of atomic timekeeping and the "calendar" label. One owner notes disappointment that the digital display likely does not show elapsed time while the chronograph is running. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 well for its enhanced legibility and updated design, despite some finding its interface busy and missing atomic sync.

Citizen World Chronograph A-T

The Citizen World Chronograph A-T is widely praised for its Eco-Drive solar power, radio-controlled atomic timekeeping, and overall value, making it a set-it-and-forget-it watch with excellent accuracy. Owners appreciate its versatile styling for everyday and business-casual wear, advanced technology, and user-friendly crown for quick time zone changes. However, some find the 43mm case substantial, the dial busy with glare and poor lume, and the internal slide rule bezel difficult to operate. One owner noted the blue bezel plating scratches easily, and another experienced indicator hand misalignment that required recalibration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen World Chronograph A-T highly for its advanced, accurate, and feature-rich technology at a strong value.

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