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Citizen Promaster Air GMTvsZelos LT Carbon

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Promaster Air GMT
CitizenPromaster Air GMT
MSRP $1,195
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Air GMT44.5mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Air GMT50h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Air GMT200m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
Promaster Air GMT$1,195
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Forged Carbon
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Navy
Carbon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9054
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$449

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Air GMT

The Citizen Promaster Air GMT is widely praised for its impressive in-house Cal. 9054 automatic GMT movement, excellent case fit and finish, and a high-quality bracelet for its price point. Reviewers highlight its striking anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal, legible dial with large numerals, and long-lasting lume. However, its 44.5mm dimensions are considered unfashionably large, and the case design is described as uninspired. The independent hour jumping is noted as mushy and unable to be set backward, while the unframed 3 o'clock date window and minute track on the rehaut being obscured by case shadows are also flagged as drawbacks. The watch is priced at $1,125 USD and features 200m water resistance and a 50-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers commend the Citizen Promaster Air GMT for its strong movement and legibility at an affordable price, despite reservations about its case size and some functional aspects of the GMT hand.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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