Citizen Promaster SikorskyvsPraesidus Type H-75

The Citizen Promaster Sikorsky is a large 46mm watch honoring the S-92 helicopter, featuring a busy dial with red, white, blue, and yellow accents, and helicopter blade-shaped hands. It houses a solar-powered U680 movement with atomic time syncing. On balance, owners find the Citizen Promaster Sikorsky to be a unique, albeit cluttered, limited edition timepiece.

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.