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Citizen Promaster Navihawk A-TvsPhoibos Wave Master

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Promaster Navihawk A-T
CitizenPromaster Navihawk A-T
MSRP $850
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Navihawk A-T48mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Navihawk A-T40h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Navihawk A-T200m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Promaster Navihawk A-T$850
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H804
SII NH35A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Promaster Navihawk A-T

The Citizen Promaster Navihawk A-T is praised for its attractive "sunburst silver" dial and excellent build quality, with one owner calling its bracelet the best in the sub-$1000 range. It features atomic timekeeping across 26 time zones, a compass bezel, a slide rule, and chronograph functions, powered by the H804 Eco-Drive movement. One owner returned it due to finding the silver variant too "blingy" for their taste, while a reviewer noted the 48mm stainless steel case remains wearable due to short, curved lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Navihawk A-T highly for its functional analog tool watch design and impressive feature set at its price point.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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