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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton 42mm
MSRP $7,673
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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm is praised for its bold design, lightweight feel, and comfortable wearability, featuring a legible skeletonized dial and a unique composite case construction. It is powered by a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. On balance, reviewers highlight the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm as a handsome and shock-resistant statement watch, with its unique construction and bold aesthetic being key selling points.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm42mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm41h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Wild ONE Skeleton 42mm$7,673

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Tool
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
U830
NORQAIN NN08S
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$7,673
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