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Citizen Promaster Professional DivervsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Promaster Professional Diver
CitizenPromaster Professional Diver
MSRP $296
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Professional Diver44mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Professional Diver40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Professional Diver200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Promaster Professional Diver$296
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E168
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$328

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Professional Diver

The Citizen Promaster Professional Diver is noted for its robust, edgy design with industrial fonts and scratch-resistant Duratect MRK and DLC coatings. Reviewers highlight its intuitive and satisfying bezel locking mechanism and the substantial 4mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal. This dive watch utilizes an Eco-Drive E365 quartz movement, offering a 365-day power reserve and an end-of-life indicator, and is recognized as the first ISO 6425 compliant watch with a solar-powered movement. However, its massive 52.5mm diameter and 22mm thickness make it unsuitable for everyday wear. On balance, the Citizen Promaster Professional Diver is recognized for its specialized, robust build and innovative solar-powered movement, though its size limits its wearability.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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