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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-TvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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 $1,025
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk A-T45.7mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk A-T40h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk A-T200m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk A-T$1,025
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
45.7mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
U680
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$679
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