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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
U830
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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