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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-TvsVaer D5 Tropic 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 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk A-T45.7mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk A-T40h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk A-T200m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk A-T$1,025
D5 Tropic Auto$699

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
$699
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