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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
101m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
PVD Vintage

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U830

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$450

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 is praised for its updated 43mm titanium case, legible memory-in-pixel display, and cleaner, less cluttered design compared to previous versions. Reviewers highlight its versatile contemporary look and enhanced functionality from the caliber U830, while owners appreciate the MIP display and screw-down caseback. Some users find the interface clunky and the face busy, particularly noting the "calendar" label and the lack of radio or GPS time synchronization, with one owner finding the 45mm size and busy subdials less useful for non-pilots. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 highly for its impressive technology and improved legibility in a contemporary package.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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