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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U830

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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