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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
10mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
U830
6N42
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$315

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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