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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-TvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Promaster Skyhawk A-T
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk A-T
MSRP $1,500
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk A-T42mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk A-T40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk A-T100m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk A-T$1,500
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
8T63
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$265

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T is praised for its lightweight titanium construction and anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Reviewers note its comprehensive features including radio-controlled atomic timekeeping, a perpetual calendar, and multiple sub-dials for various time zones and functions. Some owners report readability issues with black hands on certain models, while others find the titanium versions wear comfortably, contrasting with the perceived heft of stainless steel variants. The 45mm stainless steel case is detailed with polished chamfers, brushed finishing, and a bidirectional bezel with a slide rule. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T for its extensive functionality and durable build at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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