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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsIslander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
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 NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$449

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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 Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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