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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U830

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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