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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
U830
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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