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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsRZE Urbanist

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299
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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U830
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$299
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