Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsGeckota Chronotimer Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 at true scale

Promaster Skyhawk U830

Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph at true scale

Chronotimer Chronograph

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Thickness

n/a

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$596

$299

lowest

Movement

Citizen/Miyota U-series (quartz)

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
Classic Reverse Panda

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Citizen/Miyota U-series (quartz)
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$299
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

Owners widely report the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 offers a cleaner, less cluttered design with improved legibility thanks to its memory-in-pixel display and a versatile, contemporary look. Some enthusiasts appreciate the technology and lightweight titanium case, while others find the interface clunky and the dial busy, with specific criticism directed at the lack of atomic timekeeping and the "calendar" label. One owner notes disappointment that the digital display likely does not show elapsed time while the chronograph is running. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 well for its enhanced legibility and updated design, despite some finding its interface busy and missing atomic sync.

Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph for its appealing designs, with some receiving frequent compliments. The pushers are described as clicky, and the chronograph seconds hand sweeps, exceeding expectations for a quartz movement. One owner notes the movements are solid workhorses and prices are reasonable if the finish matches website appearance. However, the watch wears large, and some owners have hesitated due to its size, with one user finding the red dial a weird shade. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph highly for its appealing designs and satisfying chronograph function at a reasonable price.

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