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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830vsZelos Swordfish 3

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Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
U830
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$596
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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