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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsPraesidus Desert Field

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U830
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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