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Citizen Promaster Diver AutomaticvsNivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider

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Promaster Diver Automatic
CitizenPromaster Diver Automatic
MSRP $469
Antarctic Spider
Nivada GrenchenAntarctic Spider
MSRP $945

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver Automatic44mm
Antarctic Spider38mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver Automatic40h
Antarctic Spider38h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver Automatic200m
Antarctic Spider200m
MSRP
Promaster Diver Automatic$469
Antarctic Spider$945

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.1mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8204
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$945

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic for its lightweight titanium build, comfortable wear, and good specifications at its price point, with one owner highlighting its accuracy and dynamic dial made from recycled materials. Some users find the bezel action spongy and the bracelet subpar, while others note the overall finish is basic due to the brushed titanium. A reviewer also points out a preference for sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel inserts. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic highly for its value proposition as an affordable, lightweight, and accurate dive watch.

Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Spider

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic for its historically significant design and excellent wearability, particularly its thin case and non-modern sizing. Reviewers note its charming versatility and faithful vintage execution, with one owner highlighting the buttery winding action and another the affordable price point. However, some owners find the dial difficult to read, and the lume is noted as weak. The manual-wind movement's crown re-engagement is described as finicky, and minute marker application has been criticized as imperfect. The beige Super-LumiNova is also considered too yellow by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic highly for its faithful vintage design and wearability at an attractive price.

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