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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsCIGA Design HUNTER

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Skeleton
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Carbon

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
U830
CD-07
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$499

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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.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

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