Side by side

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsPhoibos Eagle Ray

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Eagle Ray
PhoibosEagle Ray
MSRP $360

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Eagle Ray41mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Eagle Ray40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Eagle Ray200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Eagle Ray$360

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
U830
SII NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$360

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 vs Phoibos Eagle Ray gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Eagle Ray

The Phoibos Eagle Ray is praised for its solid build quality and affordable GMT functionality. Owners appreciate its sawtooth bezel and crown, finding it a great value for its price and features. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray highly for its functional GMT complication and robust construction at an accessible price point.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.