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Citizen Promaster DivervsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Promaster Diver
CitizenPromaster Diver
MSRP $338
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Diver41mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Diver40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Diver200m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Promaster Diver$338
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Anacapa

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E168
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$338
$699

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Diver

Owners widely praise the Citizen Promaster Diver for its lightweight titanium construction and comfortable wear, noting its handsome dial made from recycled materials and excellent specifications for the price. Some owners report a slightly misaligned bezel and chapter ring on their example, while others find the bezel action spongy and the bracelet subpar. The overall finish is described as unremarkable due to its brushed titanium. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Promaster Diver highly for its value and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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