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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsIslander Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
IslanderIslander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
MSRP $429

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-6338mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63$429

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Engraved screw-in back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
U830
Seiko NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$429

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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.

Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63

The Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 is praised for its screw pins, milled scissor clasp, and embossed ceramic bezel, offering excellent specifications for its price. Owners note its better alignment compared to some alternatives and appreciate its design inspiration. Overall, owners rate the Islander 38mm Automatic Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-63 highly for its build features and value.

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