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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-TvsPhoibos Wave Master

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Promaster Skyhawk A-T
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk A-T
MSRP $1,025
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk A-T45.7mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk A-T40h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk A-T200m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk A-T$1,025
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
45.7mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
U680
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T is widely appreciated for its value and robust functionality, with reviewers highlighting its lightweight titanium construction, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance. Owners note that titanium models offer superior wearability compared to stainless steel versions. The U680 Eco-Drive movement provides radio-controlled atomic timekeeping for high accuracy, and the dial offers complications like world time, perpetual calendar, and chronograph. Some find certain color combinations with black hands can hinder readability. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T highly for its significant functionality and convenience at its price point.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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