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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsBoldr Field Medic

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Field Medic38mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Field Medic40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Field Medic200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Field Medic$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Tool
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
I
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U830
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$299

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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.

Boldr Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its lightweight titanium case, robust build, and functional pulsometer, often highlighting its value and suitability for medical professionals. The watch is described as a solid tool watch with a crisp finish, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with some owners finding it a versatile and well-built piece that rivals more established brands. The lume is noted as visually striking but not long-lasting, and the pulsometer is seen by some as a unique decorative element or occasionally handy tool. Some owners find the watch wears small, and a few prefer a continuously running seconds hand over the pulsometer's timer function. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its practical design and robust construction at its price point.

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