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Citizen Promaster Air A-TvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Promaster Air A-T
CitizenPromaster Air A-T
MSRP $581
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Air A-T46mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Air A-T40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Air A-T200m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Promaster Air A-T$581
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E660
8T63
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$581
$265

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Air A-T

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive for its value, reliability, and maintenance-free operation. Reviewers note the Citizen Promaster Air Automatic GMT is a large 44.5mm watch with a well-proportioned case and balanced dial, powered by an in-house automatic GMT movement. Concerns are raised about the unframed date window and uninspired case design on the GMT. Some owners find certain models, like the 36mm Eco-Drive, to be very small. The Promaster Air Automatic GMT is priced at $1,125 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the Promaster's strong value and reliability as its primary strengths.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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