I am a former Navy Diver, i just bought this watch a few days ago and absolutely love it. I bought it for the accuracy, low hassle and lume for night diving off my yacht.
I like the watch and the video. One point about the strap (might have already been mentioned below) - A diver's watch with a leather strap sort of defeats the object really, for a couple of reasons - water....and salt water. You can't really shower or go swimming in it in a pool or at the beach, as the water will damage the leather. So its 200m waterproof but you can't get it wet. But it all comes down to personal preference.
You'd be surprised how many dive watches never see water and spend most of their time on leather straps, you will be pleased to hear that my Citizen now has a metal bracelet.
@@LastWatch Yes, many dive watches aren't used for diving - I dive with mine but liked the look of them, and had one, long before I started diving. I hope I didn't sound like I was knocking the leather straps, they often look good, too. :-) I have had a few over the years, Seikos, Casios and Citizens. I have a Seiko SKX007 which I will never sell, I love it, but it isn't accurate at all. I was looking at the Citizen BN0150 as it is much more accurate and doesn't need the regular upkeep of the Seiko. I don't need it....but tempted :-)
I have this watch accurate, legible, care-free.....and looks great no matter what type of band you put on it. I would take this ALL day over an SKS. Oh yeah..I forgot to add that the Bezel lines up perfectly unlike a Seiko, and the second hand hit every mark perfectly. I compare and adjust to Atomic time....and rarely have to adjust it except for a few...and I mean a few....seconds fast every 2-3 months.
These non-sapphire eco-drives are hands down the best bang for the bug, for everyday use. Don't have to worry about replacing the battery, or correcting the time. And tempered glass protectors have gotten really good; I just pop one of those puppies on, barely noticable and don't have to worry about the screen getting scratched up. Just replace the protector when it gets dinged. Got one of these with the rubber band, as the bracelets all sinch the hairs and leather gets stinky after a while -- I leave my watch on for months at a time :).
I now have a scratch on my crystal but you barely notice it. Time was I’d be surprised if this loses a second over a few months, the only thing I have to do is change the date and sometimes I don’t bother. I have it on an oem bracelet with a divers extension which is perfect for the changeable weather and ensuing wrist size change
I bought it recently with the solid end links and divers extension bracelet... I am in love with it, citizens price quality ratio is out of this planet
Your video helped make my decision. I did my research and am now the proud owner of this watch. I love it! Came in a little scuba tank. BRILLIANT! Thanks again for your review of this piece. Very helpful, indeed.
Citizen should really consider making their data window and display larger since it is sitting too deep (much deeper than mech. watches are) due to the solar tech used.
I have a BN150-10E. It wears beautifully for a rubber strap watch. My Seiko Turtle SRP777 strap drove me nuts. The steel keeper pinched me all the time. I love the lume and being a diver who doesn't dive anymore, I wish I had one when I did. It is an awesome watch. And mine doesn't have the printed tables on the band. I love it! Highly recommend!
i love it on the bracelet. to elevate this watch even more: sapphire or ceramic bezel, sapphire glass, and radio controlled time with the solar power! that would be insane!
I’m looking at purchasing one of these now, and don’t see much about the stock bracelet and it’s comfort. It’s not too bad in terms of hair pulling etc vs buying on rubber and an aftermarket bracelet?
@@musclebillcoaching The stock bracelet is comfy, I have reviewed it if you go on my channel. The clasp is also comfy is a little overkill. In practice vast majority will never use the ratcheting system for extending over a wetsuit. However, it will arguably be even comfier on a rubber band depending on how you like to wear...
I LOVE THE LOOK of this thing just pulled the trigger on one from Amazon on black Friday for 150 had to haven't heard a bad review about em..I don't think it's a 44 more like a 41 dial
I just bought one of these but with the stainless steel bracelet. As you said, it is more expensive this way but I know I want the bracelet as I don't like the citizen rubber straps. I think they are too stiff and a little uncomfortable. I'm not too fussed about the weight as I like a watch with a bit of weight to it. The second hand alignment on yours looks bang on so I hope I get that lucky too although every review I have watched so far has had good alignment.
I love the brown leather strap (not a huge fan of rubber or steel bracelet). Just ordered the watch after some investigation, and it seems to be exactly what I want from material things - decent looking, robust and reliable for an affordable price. Something that is getting harder and harder to find with each passing day (good working boots for example). Really hope it delivers.
@@LastWatch I've wasted much more time investigating boots than watches and ended up looking for PUMA Conquest Black CTX High S3. Still waiting for them to become available for ordering, though. When it comes to scratching, I'm aware this is a mineral crystal, so I've ordered screen protectors from Amazon already: Vaxson Pack of 3 Screen Protectors Compatible with Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster.
Wearing the BNO 150 now. Has the rubber strap on it Going to order a stainless steel bracelet from Long Island Watches for it. Dress it up just a bit, it's a great watch.
I just got mine today and the first thing I did after 10 minutes was take the rubber strap off and put a stainless-steel bracelet on it. Looks much better and fits the wrist much better.
Excellent. I chose the BRAC 35 ( oyster ) bracelet from Long Island Watch. It's way more comfortable then that plastic/polyurethane strap the watch came on. The bracelet really dresses the watch up nicely. Good for semi formal occasions, the lake, the beach and ocean, pool BBQ ect. I'm loving it !!
I bought my citizen that came with a scuba tank. Me and my wife were on a cruise ship and that was one of the two watches I bought. The other one was an invicta pro diver.
i had citizen Excalibur my first and last citizen, very low quality bezel and worst antismooth action crown which can be stripped while any opening closing... and second hand had very big play
I think with that very nice strap in that color, the blue face Eco would look really cool, imo. I think if you invest in a same but black leather strap it will really bring out a sleekness to the overall look.
Well, I hate to disappoint some folk, but it can be very sunny in the north east of Fife, and Leuchars to be specific. Good video, I’m genuinely keen on getting one of these, an ideal military watch, if you’re not keen on the ubiquitous G Shock.
Well done great vid. Have had one for a while, bought s/s strap from citizen uk for around £70 I believe, shipped. If you haven’t check and query your price with them because that doesn’t sound right. I only paid £120 for the exact same watch as yours on amazon special day. Good luck with your channel, just found it.
I’ve got this in blue and I love it looking for ideas on a new strap I already got a strap in this color on another blue diver so either a canvas; or nato any ideas would be great!
I guess as a former police search and rescue diver I appreciate the N.D. Markings on the strap! Every time I think about going to a Zulu or NATO strap I think no way! Lol
I was so tempted to buy the blue but opted for the conservative option, it’s a great watch for the money, you might want to consider getting it on the bracelet as it’s a costly afterthought
I just got the blue version. I much prefer the black, but every watch I have is a black dial. And, this one was a black friday pickup for $145. No brainer.
Last Watch just about a week or so. Haven’t worn it yet. Will be sending it back for a replacement. Can’t stand seconds hand that is off. I know it doesn’t bother some people, but to me it’s a no no.
Marko Peric Many Thanks, it was a bit ambiguous as to which way it should be read, figured it might be a C for citizen. I’ve noticed it since on the citizen bracelets
I think Citizen watches are brilliant value and are somewhat overlooked for some reason. Yours really works on that brown leather strap, looks superb. I've just bought a Promaster diver (BN0194-57E). I love it but there is one small fly in the ointment. You mention in other comments that you recently bought the OEM bracelet. Did you have to remove any links? The reason I ask is that I had to on mine, it came with the watch, and I've hit a problem. I removed and replaced pins, as I've done successfully on my Orient Kamasu , Invicta and Casio. However I noticed straight away that the pins were totally straight little bars, unlike the others that were like little cotter pins and thicker at one end. Now the two pins that I've put back in after removing four links just slide out. I'm puzzled as I can't work out how the pins lock in place. As I said above I didn't have any problems with the other watches, even though I'm very new to all this, so I wasn't expecting this hiccup. Any thoughts on the matter would be appreciated. Comments from others are very welcome also.
Hi David, sorry about the late reply, I had to go dig out my old box as I didn't want to disassemble my bracelet. The watch links are held together by a pin and collar system, their should be a tiny little metal collar that sits inside the centre link to retain the pin, if you lose that then I guess the pin will just fall thru. Hopefully you should have a spare or two from your unused links.
@@LastWatch No need to say sorry my friend, I really appreciate your reply. I couldn't find any in the links I took out, so I decided, without much hope, to get on my hands and knees and grub about on the floor. Amazingly I found three of them. You were not wrong when you said they were tiny. I'm off to bed now as I'm up early tomorrow. Fingers crossed I make a better job of reassembly!
It looks much better anyway on that distressed leather band. You might want to consider getting one of those quick release clasps that can be used to replace the buckle. More in tune with a diver and it will extend the life of the leather.
William Albert I have a deployant on my cocktail time which I moved onto the blue hirsh jumper strap. I’ve since taken it off as I didn’t like the curvature on the wrist.
Hi there, how did you get that strap off please? I have a Watchgecko NATO ready to put on it but I cannot get a spring bar tool in without damaging the watch. Any advice much appreciated! Cheers.
Patience, perseverance and a decent tool. There’s a metal collar inside the rubber strap which might be the issue but there is still enough play on the rubber to get a small ended spring bar tool in there, good luck
@@LastWatch Appreciate the reply, I noticed in your video the metal sleeve, very useful heads up as I was considering taking a knife to the strap. Thanks again.
Rosso Rosso I’ve only had a cursory glance but the main difference is that it comes on a bracelet, bear in mind I was quoted £142 to buy the bracelet separately for my watch. Also never buy a watch at full RRP, unless it’s a Rolex. You should be able to find this watch at a discount if you shop around and don’t buy to quickly. The bracelet on this watch seems a step up on the previous version too, it would be interesting to know it’s price off the watch
Why is Citizen so persistent on making small date windows with the date wheel sitting well below the dial, making it hard to read. It's done the same way on almost all of their watches.
I bought the lady version on a bracelt for my wife for AUD$179 from the citizen ebay shop... I love it and so does she.. I'm just hanging out for the men's watch to come down inprice. I currently wear a Seiko SRP something baby tuna..... Very nice but the citizen would suit me better
Hi Kootil, Its been a while but I got the strap from watchgecko, think this is the link www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver-2-piece-zulu-watch-strap.php they have loads to choose from
I have over 50 watches in my collection. Probably 20 automatics. I went through a phase where I bought quite a few solar. It seemed to make sense to have a watch that didn't require a new battery every 3 or 4 years but also did not require setting the time before wearing. So I purchased one Seiko, one Casio, and about 6 Citizen solar watches. I made a habit of putting them in the window about once a month to keep them charged. Here I am about 10 years later. The Seiko and Casio solar watches work fine. None of the Citizen Eco drive solar work. In fact none of the citizen solar watches worked longer than about 3 years. So there was no advantage whatsoever to them over a standard quartz watch. Big disappointment! I won't be buying or recommending Citizen watches going forward
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I am a former Navy Diver, i just bought this watch a few days ago and absolutely love it. I bought it for the accuracy, low hassle and lume for night diving off my yacht.
Its a great beater watch
I like the watch and the video. One point about the strap (might have already been mentioned below) - A diver's watch with a leather strap sort of defeats the object really, for a couple of reasons - water....and salt water. You can't really shower or go swimming in it in a pool or at the beach, as the water will damage the leather. So its 200m waterproof but you can't get it wet. But it all comes down to personal preference.
You'd be surprised how many dive watches never see water and spend most of their time on leather straps, you will be pleased to hear that my Citizen now has a metal bracelet.
@@LastWatch Yes, many dive watches aren't used for diving - I dive with mine but liked the look of them, and had one, long before I started diving. I hope I didn't sound like I was knocking the leather straps, they often look good, too. :-) I have had a few over the years, Seikos, Casios and Citizens. I have a Seiko SKX007 which I will never sell, I love it, but it isn't accurate at all. I was looking at the Citizen BN0150 as it is much more accurate and doesn't need the regular upkeep of the Seiko. I don't need it....but tempted :-)
I have the blue one with the blue rubber strap, Its a great watch and I love it!!!
I have this watch accurate, legible, care-free.....and looks great no matter what type of band you put on it. I would take this ALL day over an SKS. Oh yeah..I forgot to add that the Bezel lines up perfectly unlike a Seiko, and the second hand hit every mark perfectly. I compare and adjust to Atomic time....and rarely have to adjust it except for a few...and I mean a few....seconds fast every 2-3 months.
Great watch, mine moves about a second per year
4:59 purpose of that is to expand over your diving suit.
These non-sapphire eco-drives are hands down the best bang for the bug, for everyday use. Don't have to worry about replacing the battery, or correcting the time. And tempered glass protectors have gotten really good; I just pop one of those puppies on, barely noticable and don't have to worry about the screen getting scratched up. Just replace the protector when it gets dinged. Got one of these with the rubber band, as the bracelets all sinch the hairs and leather gets stinky after a while -- I leave my watch on for months at a time :).
I now have a scratch on my crystal but you barely notice it. Time was I’d be surprised if this loses a second over a few months, the only thing I have to do is change the date and sometimes I don’t bother. I have it on an oem bracelet with a divers extension which is perfect for the changeable weather and ensuing wrist size change
I've had this exact model for years. Love it! Enjoy yours and wear it in good health!
Two and a half years on the wrist
I bought it recently with the solid end links and divers extension bracelet... I am in love with it, citizens price quality ratio is out of this planet
I acquired an OEM bracelet for mine, a great combination
@@LastWatch have you seen the green version? I am trying to get me girlfriend to get me that on me birthday, the ref is citizen bn0156-13w
@@LastWatch where did you get oem bracelet from? how much did they charge
The green bezel is quite stunning in person. If only it also had the orange minute hand!
Your video helped make my decision. I did my research and am now the proud owner of this watch. I love it! Came in a little scuba tank. BRILLIANT! Thanks again for your review of this piece. Very helpful, indeed.
Glad I could help!
Nice job! I just ordered this watch 30 minutes ago and this video helps me feel good about my purchase.
Marc Bishop This was my first video, a bit rough around the edges, I’m glad it helped
Love the second hand hitting every marker
And greets to Scotland!! Been there hiking, love this country! ))
Citizen should really consider making their data window and display larger since it is sitting too deep (much deeper than mech. watches are) due to the solar tech used.
Thanks for your video. My wife has ordered me one for xmas. Great video and details.
Sounds Familiar... Enjoy Xmas
Hope you caught the black Friday sale
I have a BN150-10E. It wears beautifully for a rubber strap watch. My Seiko Turtle SRP777 strap drove me nuts. The steel keeper pinched me all the time. I love the lume and being a diver who doesn't dive anymore, I wish I had one when I did. It is an awesome watch. And mine doesn't have the printed tables on the band. I love it! Highly recommend!
Still going strong in my collection
Nice. While I'm not generally a fan of quartz movement watches for a dive watch a solar powered movement makes perfect sense.
i love it on the bracelet. to elevate this watch even more: sapphire or ceramic bezel, sapphire glass, and radio controlled time with the solar power! that would be insane!
I wonder how much more they would charge for that
I’m looking at purchasing one of these now, and don’t see much about the stock bracelet and it’s comfort. It’s not too bad in terms of hair pulling etc vs buying on rubber and an aftermarket bracelet?
@@musclebillcoaching The stock bracelet is comfy, I have reviewed it if you go on my channel. The clasp is also comfy is a little overkill. In practice vast majority will never use the ratcheting system for extending over a wetsuit. However, it will arguably be even comfier on a rubber band depending on how you like to wear...
I have just bought my citizen eco drive BN151-09L same this it's excellent too 👏🏻👏🏻
I only need to set the time on my for daylight savings
I LOVE THE LOOK of this thing just pulled the trigger on one from Amazon on black Friday for 150 had to haven't heard a bad review about em..I don't think it's a 44 more like a 41 dial
Bargain
Now there 250
I just bought one of these but with the stainless steel bracelet. As you said, it is more expensive this way but I know I want the bracelet as I don't like the citizen rubber straps. I think they are too stiff and a little uncomfortable. I'm not too fussed about the weight as I like a watch with a bit of weight to it. The second hand alignment on yours looks bang on so I hope I get that lucky too although every review I have watched so far has had good alignment.
Citizen QC is pretty good
just got my promaster today.. must say this is one nice watch glad i got one..
It’s a watch that pretty much takes care of itself, just let it bathe in the sun a couple times a year
yes will do and thanks......
I love the brown leather strap (not a huge fan of rubber or steel bracelet). Just ordered the watch after some investigation, and it seems to be exactly what I want from material things - decent looking, robust and reliable for an affordable price. Something that is getting harder and harder to find with each passing day (good working boots for example). Really hope it delivers.
I do like a good pair of work boots, the citizen is a great watch, mine has acquired a scratch on the crystal but I barely notice it
@@LastWatch I've wasted much more time investigating boots than watches and ended up looking for PUMA Conquest Black CTX High S3. Still waiting for them to become available for ordering, though.
When it comes to scratching, I'm aware this is a mineral crystal, so I've ordered screen protectors from Amazon already: Vaxson Pack of 3 Screen Protectors Compatible with Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster.
Screen protectors... thanks for the info
Wearing the BNO 150 now.
Has the rubber strap on it
Going to order a stainless steel bracelet from Long Island Watches for it.
Dress it up just a bit, it's a great watch.
I just got mine today and the first thing I did after 10 minutes was take the rubber strap off and put a stainless-steel bracelet on it. Looks much better and fits the wrist much better.
Excellent.
I chose the BRAC 35 ( oyster ) bracelet from Long Island Watch.
It's way more comfortable then that plastic/polyurethane strap the watch came on.
The bracelet really dresses the watch up nicely.
Good for semi formal occasions, the lake, the beach and ocean, pool BBQ ect.
I'm loving it !!
Don't think I've ever seen a dive watch with a leather strap. Citizen makes a great watch. Best watch for the money.
Get on Insta, it’s full of diver/leather combo’s
I wonder what salt water would do to a leather strap after a few dives
@@jakeeleebattos9942 I give it one dive and you would realize leather was a bad choice.
It's a great looking and well built watch, I got mine a few weeks ago and love it, just ordered a leather strap!
which leather
@@LastWatch Similar style and stitching but slightly darker, espresso. I'm also looking to get a Steinhart or Squale diver...
The only diver watch that arrived on my doorstep in a scuba tank.i thought that original on citizens behalf. 😂
Sounds like you got one of the special editions, thats normally reserved for the automatics
I bought my citizen that came with a scuba tank. Me and my wife were on a cruise ship and that was one of the two watches I bought. The other one was an invicta pro diver.
Good watch, good for working in the dark nice bright face. Down side the bezel is slightly risen so black paint rubbing off. Good work horse
The bezel height is to add some protection to the glass
Digging the leather strap.
Excellent video, Thanks for posting.
I got one. Put it on a black with orange touch Nato. Gorgeous watch.
Dead Monk I prefer it in a bracelet
@@LastWatchIn a bracelet it looks more expensive and more solid. I choose Nato for comfort and looks too. Wish you a great 2019.
Great review! This is one hell of a watch :). Love it!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice video. Do you have a new one to see how much the strap have changed or you can replying?
I wear this on a Citizen bracelet now
i had citizen Excalibur my first and last citizen, very low quality bezel and worst antismooth action crown which can be stripped while any opening closing...
and second hand had very big play
I have a high end Citizen to review, the quality is amazing
Perfect review.
I'm planning on pulling the trigger on one of these.
Did you buy one yet
I think with that very nice strap in that color, the blue face Eco would look really cool, imo.
I think if you invest in a same but black leather strap it will really bring out a sleekness to the overall look.
I have it on an OEM bracelet which is pretty decent
Well, I hate to disappoint some folk, but it can be very sunny in the north east of Fife, and Leuchars to be specific. Good video, I’m genuinely keen on getting one of these, an ideal military watch, if you’re not keen on the ubiquitous G Shock.
I have spent many a day in Leuchars, 50-50 sun or rain.
Last Watch the start of the video, it looks like you are walking close to the RAF Leuchars perimeter edge.
do you have the link for the leather strap?
Its from Watchgecko
Well done great vid. Have had one for a while, bought s/s strap from citizen uk for around £70 I believe, shipped. If you haven’t check and query your price with them because that doesn’t sound right. I only paid £120 for the exact same watch as yours on amazon special day. Good luck with your channel, just found it.
Peter E One of my subscribers sold me his unused bracelet, very happy !
I’ve got this in blue and I love it looking for ideas on a new strap I already got a strap in this color on another blue diver so either a canvas; or nato any ideas would be great!
I think a canvas might go well, I have mine on a Bracelet and it looks fantastic
@@LastWatch I like both your ideas I’ll have to find the right bracelet if I go that rout
I'd take this over the seiko skx anytime
I did
This is 88$ on amazon right now. Thinking about it
Do it!! If I just didnt purchase a Seiko Solar Tuna I would be all over it..
At that price, why wouldnt you
Bullshit. It's $163 on Amazon. How could you be so far off?
@@holdencaulfied7492 it was a amazon sale i got it for 88 and it even came in a better case
hope you got it i bought it on a whim when i saw it at that price i love it so far
Does anyone know how to remove the ND markings on the rubber strap?
Paint remover maybe, but why
I removed it with acetone, nail polish remover. Very easy to do, less than 10 seconds...
Only ugly thing on the watch
Emerson Yearwood thank you!
I guess as a former police search and rescue diver I appreciate the N.D. Markings on the strap! Every time I think about going to a Zulu or NATO strap I think no way! Lol
thanks great review really like this watch... just ordered the blue version bargain at £160
I was so tempted to buy the blue but opted for the conservative option, it’s a great watch for the money, you might want to consider getting it on the bracelet as it’s a costly afterthought
am not a bracelet fan love me nato straps or good leather one...
All good
have you got a bit of back play on the bezel or is it just mine?
No more than any other
@@LastWatch i took the bezel off and bent up the bezel spring teeth and the action is way better, try the trick yourself, all the best
Jacek Siemieniuk You’re a brave man
@last watch RIGHT
I think I prefer it on a strap. With the SS bracelet it weighs at around 180g, which I think is a bit too much. Strap also makes it more comfortable
Each to their own but I think I'm becoming a bracelet guy
Nice watch. Casio Duro is also good. I will have both.
The Duro seems to have increased substantially in price
@@LastWatch
oh, I see. Last year, I purchased the Duro in Manila, Philippines from online seller, cost near 70 USD.
I just got the blue version. I much prefer the black, but every watch I have is a black dial. And, this one was a black friday pickup for $145. No brainer.
The blue looks great, I nearly went the same way
I have the NY0040 LH crown automatic and a couple of Eco-drive Aqualand. Eco-drive is a much superior time keeping technology.
Citizen have some underated pieces
Oh! Is really Scottland enough sunny to charge that watch? You ought to get one water powered, lol... Greetings from Spain.
Perico De Lospalotes we’ve had enough sun this summer to keep it charged for the next 5 years
The steel bracelet is worth the price, it is solid steel, solid endlinks and has a ratcheting dive clasp.
eddy borges I understand that it has been discontinued, I keep checking eBay just in case
@@LastWatch i am going to list a strap in the next couple of days if you're interested
Byes Dragon please email the details, thanks
The citizen part number is 59-S06105. They can still be found online. Forever77.com is a good place, got a OEM steel for my NY0040.
where is the email address I was going to list it on ebay possibly Sunday
On all the videos I've seen of this watch, the seconds hand always hits the markers dead on. Mine is off quite a bit from 5 - 35 min markers.
Sorry to hear that Nick, Citizen QC is normally quite good, how long have you had the watch
Last Watch just about a week or so. Haven’t worn it yet. Will be sending it back for a replacement. Can’t stand seconds hand that is off. I know it doesn’t bother some people, but to me it’s a no no.
Nick K Totally understandable, if it was a cheap quartz then you’d probably accept, citizen should and can do better
I put a fkm waffle strap on my pepsi bezel model and I love it. The lume is insanely good
Still wearing this 6 years on
@@LastWatch A serious piece of kit 👌
Very nice review
Thanks
Logo on crown is Promaster logo
Marko Peric Many Thanks, it was a bit ambiguous as to which way it should be read, figured it might be a C for citizen. I’ve noticed it since on the citizen bracelets
I think Citizen watches are brilliant value and are somewhat overlooked for some reason. Yours really works on that brown leather strap, looks superb. I've just bought a Promaster diver (BN0194-57E). I love it but there is one small fly in the ointment. You mention in other comments that you recently bought the OEM bracelet. Did you have to remove any links? The reason I ask is that I had to on mine, it came with the watch, and I've hit a problem. I removed and replaced pins, as I've done successfully on my Orient Kamasu , Invicta and Casio. However I noticed straight away that the pins were totally straight little bars, unlike the others that were like little cotter pins and thicker at one end. Now the two pins that I've put back in after removing four links just slide out. I'm puzzled as I can't work out how the pins lock in place. As I said above I didn't have any problems with the other watches, even though I'm very new to all this, so I wasn't expecting this hiccup. Any thoughts on the matter would be appreciated. Comments from others are very welcome also.
Hi David, sorry about the late reply, I had to go dig out my old box as I didn't want to disassemble my bracelet. The watch links are held together by a pin and collar system, their should be a tiny little metal collar that sits inside the centre link to retain the pin, if you lose that then I guess the pin will just fall thru. Hopefully you should have a spare or two from your unused links.
@@LastWatch No need to say sorry my friend, I really appreciate your reply. I couldn't find any in the links I took out, so I decided, without much hope, to get on my hands and knees and grub about on the floor. Amazingly I found three of them. You were not wrong when you said they were tiny. I'm off to bed now as I'm up early tomorrow. Fingers crossed I make a better job of reassembly!
It looks much better anyway on that distressed leather band. You might want to consider getting one of those quick release clasps that can be used to replace the buckle. More in tune with a diver and it will extend the life of the leather.
Thanks William, send me a link and I'll check them out
Last Watch Try long island watch, how to install a watch deployment clasp.
William Albert I have a deployant on my cocktail time which I moved onto the blue hirsh jumper strap. I’ve since taken it off as I didn’t like the curvature on the wrist.
Want to buy it too. Wehre do you have bought this really nice leather strap?
The strap comes from Watchgecko
@@LastWatch Thanks.
Just ordered one today for a great price. 👊🏼🤙🏼
Good to hear
Result, that's great. 👍
Good purchase, nice watch but lose the tan leather strap - does not match the black and silver finish of the watch.
mediastarguest You’ll be pleased to hear that I currently have it on a bracelet
Hi there, how did you get that strap off please? I have a Watchgecko NATO ready to put on it but I cannot get a spring bar tool in without damaging the watch. Any advice much appreciated!
Cheers.
Patience, perseverance and a decent tool. There’s a metal collar inside the rubber strap which might be the issue but there is still enough play on the rubber to get a small ended spring bar tool in there, good luck
@@LastWatch Appreciate the reply, I noticed in your video the metal sleeve, very useful heads up as I was considering taking a knife to the strap. Thanks again.
Good catch
what if there's no sun or light?
No sun or light for 6 months, I would need to be living in a cave
🤦🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Hiya mate what is the difference between this and the BN0156-05E, besides the fact that the BN0156-05E is more than DOUBLE the price.
Rosso Rosso I’ve only had a cursory glance but the main difference is that it comes on a bracelet, bear in mind I was quoted £142 to buy the bracelet separately for my watch. Also never buy a watch at full RRP, unless it’s a Rolex. You should be able to find this watch at a discount if you shop around and don’t buy to quickly. The bracelet on this watch seems a step up on the previous version too, it would be interesting to know it’s price off the watch
There numbers are different
Nice watch. I´ve got this one in green. Looks better for me. But it´s really good piece of time maker. ))
Very nice!
What's the link to the leather strap? Looks great.
I got this strap and several others from watchgecko
Why is Citizen so persistent on making small date windows with the date wheel sitting well below the dial, making it hard to read. It's done the same way on almost all of their watches.
Nick K I could happily live without a date wheel on all my watches
The date window is below the solar panel.
They really need to make an ecodrive watch with a day date complication.
@@DarioCruzII One of the most affordable Eco-Drives has one. The BM8180-03E.
@@DarioCruzII better if a perpetual calendar
This watch makes for an outstanding beater watch
And that is exactly what it is with no complaints
I bought the lady version on a bracelt for my wife for AUD$179 from the citizen ebay shop... I love it and so does she.. I'm just hanging out for the men's watch to come down inprice. I currently wear a Seiko SRP something baby tuna..... Very nice but the citizen would suit me better
Amateur-1 Insight Both very good watches in their own right, hope you get your watch soon
have you measure its accuracy ?
eMiLo1313 The accuracy is bang on, probably less than a second out each month
Can you give me the link where to buy this strap pls.
Hi Kootil, Its been a while but I got the strap from watchgecko, think this is the link www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver-2-piece-zulu-watch-strap.php they have loads to choose from
Thanks. Very much appreciated.
It is my dive watch ( blue ) and yes , I dive .
Its a great watch whatever the colour
I've yet to find a bad review on this watch!
Whats not to like
For a moment I thought there was something wrong with my headphones
Early video, all good with the follow ups
@@LastWatch ....Just checked newer videos and indeed you have improved. Subscribed, great job
John Eli Thanks, I’m still learning but that’s part of the thrill.
Хороший обзор. Благодарю.
mmmm quite a nice diver that. But not as good as my Seiko hehe.
Which Seiko do you have
Nice watch
Dirk Cleiren Thanks, glad you agree
my left ear approves this video
This was an early video review, before I mastered the TH-cam audio settings
@@LastWatch nice vid :)
nice video
That strap won't last long if you go in the water
John Rossell I now have it on a bracelet
Wow
I have over 50 watches in my collection. Probably 20 automatics. I went through a phase where I bought quite a few solar.
It seemed to make sense to have a watch that didn't require a new battery every 3 or 4 years but also did not require setting the time before wearing.
So I purchased one Seiko, one Casio, and about 6 Citizen solar watches.
I made a habit of putting them in the window about once a month to keep them charged.
Here I am about 10 years later. The Seiko and Casio solar watches work fine. None of the Citizen Eco drive solar work. In fact none of the citizen solar watches worked longer than about 3 years. So there was no advantage whatsoever to them over a standard quartz watch.
Big disappointment!
I won't be buying or recommending Citizen watches going forward
Sorry to hear that, mine is 5 years old and still going strong
Why have you got 50 watches? That seems gay.
These are made to be worn not put on a window sill.
You probably overpaid mayne but it is a great watch.
MagnumDrex X it was a gift from the wife but I think she got it cheap at the time
Overpaid!!!!! That’s crap Armani / Daniel Wellington money. I’d take the citizen all day long.