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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsSternglas Merion

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Merion200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
U830
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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