Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsLilienthal Berlin Chronograph LP – Blue Silver

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.

Owners widely report significant issues with customer service, shipping delays, and product quality control, including watches failing within a year, crooked crowns, sharp case edges, and strap failures. Some owners praise the Bauhaus design and find the build quality impressive for the price, with one owner considering it comparable to a $1,500 watch for its timekeeping and durability. However, others criticize the value proposition, citing a coated case and quartz movement as not worth the price, and advise caution due to potential quality control problems and poor support. On balance, owners are divided on the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph LP – Blue Silver, with many warning of significant quality and service issues despite some appreciating its design.