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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsCWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U830
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$249

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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 T20 General Service Quartz Watch

The CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch is widely praised for its simple, clean, and classic look, with owners considering it a classy and comfortable field watch. Its 38mm tonneau case is seen by some as a cool retro piece representative of original MOD specifications, though others find this size too small for larger wrists. The watch is noted for keeping accurate time, with one owner reporting it as practical for everyday wear. It features a stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a Ronda 715 movement. A limitation mentioned is the fixed lugs, which restrict strap versatility. Overall, owners rate the CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch highly for its classic military-inspired aesthetic and reliable timekeeping at an affordable price.

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