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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsPhoibos Eagle Ray Date

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Eagle Ray Date
PhoibosEagle Ray Date
MSRP $480

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Eagle Ray Date40mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Eagle Ray Date40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Eagle Ray Date200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Eagle Ray Date$480

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
U830
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$480

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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.

Phoibos Eagle Ray Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date's design and value, with one owner specifically noting the attractive logo and another finding it well-made for its price. The watch features a 41mm case, a ceramic bezel, and a date window at 6 o'clock, powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. One owner reported receiving a non-functional unit and experiencing poor customer service. On balance, owners value the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date for its design and price point, despite a reported instance of a defective unit and customer service issues.

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