Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsResco Manus Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 at true scale

Promaster Skyhawk U830

Resco Manus Chronograph at true scale

Manus Chronograph

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.5mm

Thickness

n/a

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$596

lowest

$1,185

Movement

Citizen/Miyota U-series (quartz)

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.45mm
Lug Width
22mm
42mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Citizen/Miyota U-series (quartz)
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$1,185
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Reviews

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

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

Owners widely report the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 offers a cleaner, less cluttered design with improved legibility thanks to its memory-in-pixel display and a versatile, contemporary look. Some enthusiasts appreciate the technology and lightweight titanium case, while others find the interface clunky and the dial busy, with specific criticism directed at the lack of atomic timekeeping and the "calendar" label. One owner notes disappointment that the digital display likely does not show elapsed time while the chronograph is running. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 well for its enhanced legibility and updated design, despite some finding its interface busy and missing atomic sync.

Resco Manus Chronograph

Owners appreciate the quality and feel of the Resco Manus Chronograph - DLC, with one owner specifically enjoying the return of a quartz chronograph to their collection for daily use and outdoor adventures. However, some in the community feel Resco watches, including this model, are pricey for a quartz movement and given the brand's current market standing. On balance, owners find the Resco Manus Chronograph - DLC to be a quality quartz chronograph, though its value proposition is debated due to its price point.

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