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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U830
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$3,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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