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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-TvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Promaster Skyhawk A-T
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk A-T
MSRP $1,500
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk A-T42mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk A-T40h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk A-T100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk A-T$1,500
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H800
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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