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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsFerro Distinct 2

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Distinct 244mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Distinct 240h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Distinct 250m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Distinct 2$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U830

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$445

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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.

Ferro Distinct 2

The Ferro Distinct 2 is noted for its well-polished finish and a screw-down crown for improved grip. One owner reports the flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and the dial has no lume. The watch is available with quartz Ronda, Miyota automatic, or ETA automatic movements and features a 100m water-resistant stainless steel case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ferro Distinct 2's improved finishing and practical screw-down crown as key strengths.

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