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Citizen Promaster Dive E365vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Promaster Dive E365
CitizenPromaster Dive E365
MSRP $544
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Dive E36546mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Dive E36540h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Dive E365300m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Promaster Dive E365$544
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

1 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Red
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E365
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$544
$1,083

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Dive E365

The Citizen Promaster Dive E365 is lauded for its wearable 46mm lugless case, a striking red gradient dial, and the Cal.E365 Eco-Drive movement with a 365-day power reserve. Owners report comfortable wearability despite its dimensions and weight, with accuracy noted as within one second of an atomic clock. Some find the red dial to appear more brownish than red, and opinions are split on the lume, with one owner finding it underwhelming compared to other Citizen divers while another states their 300m Citizen divers function as "nightlights." The watch's 16.3mm thickness contributes to an industrial feel, and the accordion-style rubber strap may be visually divisive. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Dive E365 highly for its impressive power reserve and comfortable wearability in a robust dive watch package.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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