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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsIslander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
IslanderIslander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
MSRP $429

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
U830
Seiko NH34
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 JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

Owners widely praise the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 for its attractive dial texture and Pepsi bezel, with some finding the gold-tone accents and overall aesthetic to be a standout feature. The watch is also noted for its comfortable wearability and a useful GMT function, making it a popular choice for daily wear and vacations, further supported by its 200m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 highly for its visually appealing design and practical features at its price point.

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