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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
U830
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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