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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U830
Ronda 517

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$604

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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 RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

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