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Citizen Promaster SikorskyvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Promaster Sikorsky
CitizenPromaster Sikorsky
MSRP $1,025
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $415

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Sikorsky46mm
Essentials Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Sikorsky40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Sikorsky200m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Promaster Sikorsky$1,025
Essentials Chronograph$415

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U680
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$415

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Sikorsky

Owners find the Citizen Promaster Sikorsky's dial "amazingly busy" and angular, a characteristic some find amusing while others deem it solid. This 46mm solar-powered watch features atomic time syncing, a slide rule bezel, and a red, white, and blue dial with yellow accents, honoring the S-92 helicopter. On balance, owners appreciate the unique design and functionality, despite the dial's complexity.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beauty and comfort at its price point, with one owner noting the 41mm case wore smaller than expected and appreciated the lightweight feel for active wear. A specific concern raised by one owner is the potential for the orange stripe on the stopwatch button to expand and detach in heat. Opinions on the dark greenish dial are mixed, with one owner preferring a black dial while another was drawn to the subtle green effect. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability at its accessible price.

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