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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Titanium Legacy

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
U830
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$5,230

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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.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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