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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
U830
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$349

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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 DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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