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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
G2 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U830
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$399

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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 G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

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