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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsCWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
36.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
U830
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$333

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 is praised for its updated 43mm titanium case, legible memory-in-pixel display, and cleaner, less cluttered design compared to previous versions. Reviewers highlight its versatile contemporary look and enhanced functionality from the caliber U830, while owners appreciate the MIP display and screw-down caseback. Some users find the interface clunky and the face busy, particularly noting the "calendar" label and the lack of radio or GPS time synchronization, with one owner finding the 45mm size and busy subdials less useful for non-pilots. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 highly for its impressive technology and improved legibility in a contemporary package.

CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

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