18 Of The Best Citizen Watches for Enthusiasts
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In this video, I’ll unpack Citizen Watch’s broad offering and share my top picks for Citizen models that are well-suited for the enthusiast community in particular. What’s your favorite option from Citizen?
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0:00 - Intro & Organization
1:30 - Promaster
2:37 - Promaster Air
5:35 - Promaster Entry-Level
14:49 - Surprising & Interesting - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Citizen has so many amazing watches and I love the Promasters.. The Eco-Drives are very cool and practical. Seriously, Citizen is nailing it for the working class man. Citizen does not get enough love from the watch community.
I think they are viewed as a mall watch. Which is true, but I'd venture to say they are the BEST mall watches. Citizen is a great brand
@@robbiecleighmarks3088 g shock probably 1 and 2 with them in the mall watch category
@@dropthebagGshock is the military/ explorer watch hell most astronauts wear them omegas haven’t been issued in decades yes thr X-33 but hell it’s an overpriced quartz watch
@@robbiecleighmarks3088 I guess I can agree with that but it makes it sound like a bad thing. Guess in good company with G-Shock, Seiko, Tissot and such.
@@robbiecleighmarks3088 I grew up n the 80s and I understand the "mall watch" stereotype... but malls are dying a slow and painful death and Citizen watches just keep getting better.
Citizen is what got me really into watches. Eco Drive is truly remarkable. When I got my first “bonus” pay in my job after graduating college, thought to myself.. I’ll gift myself to a nice $200-$400 watch. Went to different stores to dry different watches from different brands.. then ultimately, one watch caught my eye.. it fitted perfectly on my wrist.. matching my skin tone perfectly as well.. next thing you know, I’m buying it already and has been wearing it for 7 years already.
I am looking at buying the square looking one. Should i
@@putnamehereholdmadoodlebetter check it in store and try it on. Mine.. I don’t even know the model of it, but is a silver dial..just looks perfect on my wrist. I just really fell in love with it. Hehe
I started with Seikos and Swatches as a youngster, then years later dipped toe into mid tier Swiss, then softly landed in Citizen land, and have since settled further into my natural habitat of hyper practical value world of Casio with a few Citizen and one Swiss. Guess I am value person at heart of it.
Casio is crazy value for the money. For the same money as a steel case, sunburst dial Casio, you can get a Timex with a brass case, cheap dial (looks like cardstock, honestly), and a beyond-cheap movement.
I just got a Batman Duro with an aftermarket solid link bracelet and am very happy with it. I might get their Datejust lookalike next, then after a couple raises start on Citizen and maybe Orient. Seiko Presage and similar have great dials for the money, but they're starting to ramp up pricing.
Mechanical watches were my first intro to watches. I love the idea of a wrist size machine telling me the time, but ultimately, they're not practical unless you only own and wear one. Quartz and Eco-drives are my gotos now, grab and go, Citizen eco drive is still incredibly cool tech to fit on a wrist.
Consistently the most accurate movement in the world.
There’s no way it’s more accurate than the premium 9F quartz movement. My SBGP017 is +/- 5 seconds per year.
@@JackoWillMakeLives-loveucheck out the Citizen caliber 0100
@@JackoWillMakeLives-loveu Well that would make the Citizen Caliber 0100 five times more accurate.
@@JackoWillMakeLives-loveuCitizen’s Eco Drive Cal.0100 has annual accuracy of +/- 1 second per year. The AQ6110-10L is especially incredible with hand dyed blue paper dial
No way it's more accurate than my seagull
Teddy, you finally gave Citizen it's rightful recognition. Hopefully my next pick up will be the 0100. I don't think my Cartier can touch it. I'm Citizen all the way.
ECO DRIVE technology is second to none, I have a perpetual calendar piece from 2003 and its still rocking after all these years
15 years Citizen in my life. Have promaster, 2 attesa's, stiletto, Tsyosa and Kuroshio - all of them are amazing!
I wear a Skyhawk for my everyday/everything watch in the Army. GMT, stopwatch, alarms, world timer, ruggedness - it has it all.
Their best releases are JDM too. That's where their truly stunning pieces are.
I’m a Citizen fan of their catalog from the 1960s and 70s. This video was an eye opener.
I heart the Chandler. I have a great story about mine, & recommend it to anyone who's looking for a watch in that price range.
I just bought the Tsuyosa with the yellow dial and the bracelett is actually better (in my opinion) than some ppl claim.
The clasp is nothing special and mine rattles a bit when in the closed position. Other than that, the bracelet is actually quite good. One of the highest value watches in my opinion. I would like to see a similar watch model where it would be easier to swap out bracelets/straps.
My father's regular watch for the last 15-or-so years of his life was the Eco-Drive Skyhawk A-T Titanium purchased on a family vacation. He grew up in the 60s and was always fascinated by the technologies developed over his lifetime, including the technical marvel of that watch. It's a bit too large for me, but I still enjoy wearing it on occasion and thinking of him. Citizen watches will always have a place in my collection because of that.
Teddy, not only your knowledge and enthusiasm around watches is palpable and contagious, you are also a wonderful communicator and seem to be a fantastic human being. Watching your videos feels like talking to a dear friend. Thanks for reviving my passion for watches, and doing so in such a pleasant manner.
I have THE CITIZEN with the blue washi paper and i find myself wearing it more often than my GS Snowflake. It’s really special
Citizen is the most underappreciated watch brand. They make quality watches, beautiful and intricate dials at affordable prices. If quartz doesn't put you off you really don't have to look elsewhere. Their watch lines are huge.
Just bought Citizen NB1050 as my first watch few days ago, 38mm, great specs an nice looking watch, only downside is the 19mm bracelet with only 1 microadjustement.
My first Citizen was a Blue Angels edition in 2011 when I was stationed with the Blues. The enlisted team gets a sweet deal on the Blues watch and the Officers get a pretty good deal on a Breightling. They switched designs the next year and I had to get it for my collection. It was the one with the blue leather strap. My latest citizen is a blue on blue dive watch. For the price, it’s hard to beat a $4-500 Citizen.
Glad to see Teddy do a comprehensive overview of the Citizens line up. They are great watches and certainly can compete with so many styles and brands out there.
my first foray (I mean when I could afford a decently priced watch) into the watch world is a citizen navihawk, due to always travelling I found it checked a lot of the features ai wanted without looking like a smartwatch, and after 7 watches later I still love to wear it 😊 glad you're covering these!
Thanks Teddy for the vid. IMHO, Citizen has dethroned Seiko as the value priced leader in watchmaking.
I have an Aqualand from 2002 and it's still going. Depth Gauge still works. Ecodrive still works. The watch was a gift from my late grandmother. Actually wore it at my wedding last year in her memory. The watches Citizen makes are worth every penny. Everyone I know who has owned 1 will more than likely share my sentiment.
No NB1050 nor NB1060? Come on. One of the most attractive offerings at their pricepoints.
Love this channel, it's just so educational. I really like the citizen fugu promaster automatic as they have a lefty crown that is comfortable and won't get in the way while doing different activities. Also has the newer upgraded 8204 movement that now hacks too which is a bonus.
Thank you very much for covering JDM watches. There are some amazing JDM options out there and it's nice to see them reviewed.
The jdm nb1050 and 1060 are the best values
Lol! I was looking for this kind of video yesterday...
I love Citizen!
Thank you!
I love the Tsuyosa. That's a W and a banger!!! well done by Citizen.
Have 1 of each land, sea, air. Love green watches. Diver and Tsuno titanium. Great watches great value. Citizen is hands down better than Seiko. 😊
Fun video - I didn't realize you carry Citizens in the store. One deserving piece that didn't get a mention is the Promaster Tough. Built like a brick house with the monocoque case, magnet- and shock-resistant, and operates in extreme temperatures (unfortunately relevant lately). There's something appealing about the unadorned all-business styling that speaks to me.
Just picked one up and I love it! I'm guessing he didn't mention it because it's a UK market watch that's not available domestically, though.
Agree 100% re your assessment of the Promaster “Tough”. Bought mine as “refurbished” at an amazing price and have been fully impressed by it for four years. Great minimalist and truly tough watch.
Citizen make technically superior watches to Seiko with better QC in a lot of cases, but Seiko beats them in style almost every single time.
Imagine if the two could be combined.
For diving capabilities yes, but I believe Seiko has a lot more to offer in different watch categories
Citizen has an enamel flake dial that is Grand Seiko pretty IMO. JDM of course.
Citizen designs are bottom of the barrel as far as Japan goes. Seiko beats them by miles, and even orient edge them out.
@@nikkimiddlekillsday5161I disagree. What has Seiko got in the full-on pilot watch space? Flightmaster? Citizen have the technically superior Navihawk AND Skyhawk. Monobloc Promaster Tough beats any field watch in Seiko’s lineup hands down. Chronos are, honestly, pick ‘em. The one line Seiko own Citizen is in their dress watches. Yes, Seiko’s designs are “better” (in that they’re less understated & have more mass appeal) but that’s somewhat subjective. Where Citizen is objectively better is their QC; they’ll cut corners on kit before they cut corners on quality.
@@wintermute8315Citizens designs are, for the most part, more in keeping with the Japanese mindset imo; hard-working & capable, but understated & dignified.
Every once in a while though, they flex like with their Aqualand Beasts, Ecozilla or the Orca.
Bought a Citizen Corso Peyten last year and absolutely love wearing it. The Ecodrive is such a comfort knowing if i just leave the shades open i can come back a week or 2 later and the watch is perfect. Have since purchased more expensive watches, but constantly go back to the Corso for its comfort and reliability.
Finally citizen in the spotlight thanks teddy
I'm still jazzed about your interview with a professional diver. Damn good content👍
Hallo Teddy, that was very informative, I really never thought of citizen watches, but now you got me interested. Thanks and as always love from Switzerland 🇨🇭
Both Citizen and Seiko have great reputations for dive watches. Also, they have a history of models issued or worn by military services of many countries. Numerous professional and recreational divers have a Citizen and a Seiko within their personal collection.
I’m happy the nb-1050 Jdm models didn’t get a mention, 9000 series, 10mm thick, 100m water resistance. Hardness coating, all under 500$. It’s the tissot gentleman to the prx like that integrated sports watch is to my nb1050. It’s practically a chronomaster with a 9000 series moment and less cool dials.
Awesome video Teddy! I've had a number of the Promaster Divers over the years and recently downsized my collection to only two watches. My daily is the Citizen Connect CX0000-55L, which is a real set it and forget it watch with a few smart features, its sporty and dressy enough for most occasions and helps keep my UN Diver 42 from getting too beat up when doing things around the house.
Teddy, Great Video. Almost like a history of time. Enjoyed the trip. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Amazing episode. Thank you. So many possibilities
Teddy, there is however a category of Promaster that people rarely talking about, and it's available: Promaster Yacht
Teddy why don't you visit Japan and go to Citizen and report on them like you do with Swiss watches
If only we could get Seiko designs with Citizen build quality.
what’s wrong with Seiko? I’ve heard they have great quality. I only own a series 8 Apple watch and $13 casio, so i don’t have any experience with these watches.
Seiko quality issues are overstated.
Seike has great build quality.
Just because some guys that rather spend 700 dollars on 12 microbrand watches instead of getting an alpinist, willard or marinemaster complain about seikos lower-end models doesn't mean that the brand has a bad build-quality. The opinion of those people isn't worth very much.
I've never seen an seiko with an actual production-problem myself
U r right, gave a Seiko 5 as a present away, broken after 3yrs. Wearing an Allwyn Seiko licence built made in India, ~25yrs old, no overhauling, swimming, still running. Never Seiko!
@@TheMonsterHunterTV it's not the cheaper ones I'm referring to. It's the alpinist, Willard, and various 62mas interpretations which are the issue. Misaligned chapter ring, misaligned hour hand, plus poor regulation. There's no way on earth any of their 6r movements are near a sellita sw200. The only line that is the exception is the LX.
Great list!
I particularly like the "Brycen". Thanks for sharing.
Yup. This vid is right on point. I bought an Eco-drive Promaster for exact reasons of durability and value!
One not mentioned that is uniquely Citizen are the Promaster Tsuno Chronographs. These are interesting chrono's based off their vintage 1970s bullhead.
I love my my Citizen promaster aqualand (JP2000-08E)
Have taken it boating, diving hiking. And it still looks as good as new.
A fun thing about the JP200-08E is that in Denmark, the crow wore it doing his military duty, and in the military, he had the nickname "pingo".
Therefore in Denmark, the JP2000-08E model is known as the pingo watch.
Think that if you can pull off the size, you have one heck of a very utterly excellent divers watch there.
Bought two eco-drives - both in titanium- a diver and a tool watch. Great great value - worry-free knock around watches.
I'm a big citizen fan, but even I didn't know of all the different watches you showd here, thanks for the nice review.
Citizen is awesome. I wish you touched on their chronographs running the E210 movement like the Calibre 2100 (the Ron Swanson) or the Tsuno Chrono. The eco drive movement provides power to the mechanical chronograph complication and they're a dream to use. A tactile snap to the pushers and a sweeping second hand that Flys back when reset. Times up to 12 hours. Truly an awesome watch from them that really flys under the radar.
Absolutely brilliant, well done. And in my view you certainly saved the best until last. Chronomaster... wow yes please. I'd be interested in a similar piece for Casio and their rival offerings or equivalents. There is supposed to be a rival to the 'strength' model but I haven't spotted it yet. I wonder which brand you prefer in general? Casio or Citizen? And your favourite watch from each company?
Thanks for finally making one about Citizen. One of the best for value watch brands to date.
NB 1050 is a huge omission!
I wish to love citizens but tend more to Seiko. I feel the companies found a great way to slightly vary in design attracting different tastes. Both offer fantastic, fantastic value for money.
Great summary Teddy, very informative. I’m a huge fan of their offerings, always something new to check out. I started off with Seiko but now I mostly think of citizen.
I have a vintage Pro Master Aqualand full lume and two Eco Drives (one with perpetual calendar).
All excellent watches👍
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Teddy, thank you for this video. I love Citizen.
Good job Teddy!! Citizen is top and well underrated in Europe and US. You forgot a VERY important topic on the A660 line of High Accuracy Quartz Movements, they have a perpetual calendar!! At 2 k$/1.6k€ an eternal, carefree perpetual calendar is a no brainer! I ordered my AQ4080-52L directly from Japan and I simply love it. Can't understand why they are not commercialising them here as well!!
For whatever reasons, I love the look of the orca - maybe because it's quirky, and because of the rounded shapes on the dial. And as others have said, eco-drive is just brilliant. Great video, with on-point thoughts. Will you do the same for other brands?
Rly love their Ana-digi Temp models. The combination of digital and analog is really quirky and fun.
Citizen is my favorite brand, I am a fan of the promaster series. My first one was the skyhawk blue angels edition, radio controlled eco drive, and the navyhawk was the second one. Recently I bought the promaster skyhawk pilot, eco drive and radio controlled, but a much simpler dial in super titanium, it's only about 99 grams. I like the tsuyosa, is a great alternative to the Tissot prx. 👍👍👍
It may not sit in Citizen’s core pedigree, but I’m very excited about the 0200 auto series with the LJP movements. Hopefully this relationship blossoms further under the same umbrella.
very nice and informative presentation👍💪👏
The One and 0100 impressed me.
Glad to see the Promaster Navihawk A-T mentioned! I don't see it that often.
My parents surprised me with one for my birthday/ passing my CFI-H/ promotion. They placed it in an old Invicta box they had laying around. I open it up expecting some aviation Invicta themed watch & low and behold I see the Navihawk (AT8227-56X).
I really like it! Not that big of a watch person prior to my dad starting to collect them (Tudor, Omega, etc). I saw Breitling & IWC pilot watches, but could not justify that price tag coming from a $35 Gshock I bought at walmart prior to a deployment. I was on the fence on spending so much (relatively) for it, but they beat me to it
Citizen Promaster Aqualand watches were worn by RAN Clearance Divers between 1990s and the 2000s. In fact, Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive watches are still given to graduates of the Clearance Diver training school at graduation ceremonies. I wear a Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive watch that is the same model worn by Her Majesty’s Royal Navy divers.
Good review and rundown basically covers the Citizen portfolio in a nutshell. Good to see 2 of my citizens (fugu and retrozilla) included.❤
Nice video. I have a couple of citizen watches, one I bought some years ago and another that an uncle gifted to me. But I don't know why after all this time since I've been collecting watches I see them differently and I don't like them as I used to. Thanks for the video to appreciate and wear them again.
I would really like to get the ecozilla olive green regardless of my wrist being not that big. 😁
Great video about a great manufacturer!
A question... why the Satellite Wave watches were all just dropped out? I feel the Attesa line worths a special segment in such video..
Really enjoyed this. You should do more for other affordable brands to the every day joe.
Highly recommend the Caliber 2100 or anything with the E210 movement. It is a hand assembled movement with 12 hour fly back chrono, alarm, and eco drive. I bought mine in 2007 and it is still going. They have re-released the 2100 again, but many older ones are available for under 300. New Chrono racers with the movement in the bullhead configuration are available as well.
Finally! Thank you.
I have the Fugu fish Promaster. Found out about it after watching Teddy’s video. I get a ton compliments on it!
Great video! I have The Citizen watch AQ1020-51A and I love it! Found it Brand new in California. Can you do a review on this top tier Citizen? Cheers
I think the following deserve a mention:
Campanola line - Citizen's highest end watches with distinctive designs. I have a couple and these are beautiful to behold - just avoid the ones with more edgy designs. Incredible dials and finishing. Bracelet quality is also very good which is a complaint some people have about Grand Seiko.
Citizen Collection line, specifically the silver leaf lacquer models which have amazing dials that should really be on much more expensive watches.
Attesa line which are generally titanium watches using radio controlled & GPS tech - I bought one a decade ago and it's what gave me confidence in higher end Citizens.
I really wish Citizen would lean harder into 36-40mm case sizes. What you're calling out as a Chandler seems to be sold as a Garrison these days. Whatever the name, it's a fantastic beater that my wife wears when traveling.
My current everyday watch is a Citizen Garrison. Such a great everyday watch!
You used to be able to pick up a chronomaster at the citizen boutique in NYC, that's how I got mine. They closed it about a year ago, hopefully they'll reopen. They also carried capagnola
Always always have a quartz in your collection. And citizen are perfect.
Teddy you MUST review the Spagetti Scameti watch.
I'm looking that the Attesa modles but still undecided. Thanks for this video.
Teddy, are you wearing a Khaki Field Mechanical for this video? What kind of strap is that? Great content, by the way!
I think Citizen are a bit overlooked when it comes to their automatic options as well. For example, the Citizen NB1060-04A is a stunning 38mm dress watch with a silver laquer dial and an automatic 4hz sweep. Not many people know about it because it's a JDM model but it's worth taking look at.
I think that's part of the problem, some of their best offerings aren't shared outside of Japan and select other countries.
I consider Citizen to be the best value quartz watches out there and if I want an automatic in the same price range, it's Seiko all day.
Could've mentioned the Citizen NB1050 which is essentially Citizen's response to the SARB033 with the same dimensions and better specs.
I hope Citizen continues on this trend of releasing new unexpected watches that cater to the enthusiasts desires, instead of the usual mass market stuff they became known for.
Just got a Bambino 40.5 and I do love it.
I follow you from Spain. You do great job. Thanks
Teddy you have a great videos.
Maybe you could have mentioned watches with a radio-controlled mechanism in this video. Such as caliber h145. Citizen CB0010-88l is a very nice watch, this mechanism is also used in the promaster pilot series such as CB-0240-29X. I've had the CB0010-88L for two years now and I'm very satisfied. It catches the radio signal even though I am 1500km away from the German signal.
hi teddy! What are your thoughts on mod seiko?
Unfortunately often snubbed by some watch collectors but many Citizen watches are good looking and very reliable for what they are. I’d rather wear this than a Moonswatch anytime. Thanks for this review.
There are a LOT of good choices here!
Great video 👍
Very interesting and informative video review. 👍🏾
Greetings from England 🇬🇧
I had a dive watch from Citizen, but the seconds hand falling almost everytime between the lines, it was driving me mad, so I sold it. Now I have a dress watch with Eco-Drive and this is a watch I love
these are so cool wow
I'm enjoying a Chronomaster watch as we speak! I finally understood the luxury pairing with titanium & solar & perpetual, which is rare in modern GS. I wish it wasn't only for the Japanese market
I've owned at least two dozen Citizens over the year. Nighthawks, Eco-Zilla's, NY0040's, Aqualand models, the original Orca and a bunch of others. They really are an excellent brand. Others might be flashier with more interesting designs and brand cachet... but you buy a Citizen when you don't really care for that and just need something that works and is affordable. Especially now that brands like Seiko are moving upmarket with things like divers.
I recently bought the blue-dial Weekender. Live it with its Explorer-type indices and numerals.
I've always liked the natural appeal of a nice time piece, but I only recently dove into the world of watches and I have to say, I'm hooked. As an aviator in the USAF, I always relied on my trusty Gshock. But I've recently discovered Citizen's Navihawk line and just purchased one for my birthday, and I couldn't be happier. Cheers!
Im a big fan of the washi paper dial eco drive citizens. More recently i just found out about the Promaster Unite With Blue limited edition. ❤
Just bought the divers watch showcased right at the start when I went on a dive trip. Really happy with it and got it at the Duty free store so 300 bucks off was awesome