I have had two Citizen eco-drive Promaster dive watches. My first has been my daily wear watch for more than 10 years and still keeps perfect time without ever needing a battery. For the record, in spite of people's concerns that the bezel or crystal is easily scratched or that the no decompression tables on the strap will wear off I can assure you that none of that has happened. These are the best watches I have found for reliability and appearance overall.
This model in black was my fifth Eco-Drive. One of mine (14 years old) has recently been repaired/serviced, not because it wore out from use, but because it suffered a long drop that broke a couple of mechanical parts. It's back from the service center for another 15 years of flawless service.
I'm not a diver at all I'm a auto worker but I LOVE!!!!! the look of this thing just pulled the trigger on one from Amazon on black Friday for 150 and so far it's literally my favorite time piece
Great review, especially opening the back, so we can see the "guts",, 👍,, I'm looking for a replacement for my Casio Duro, since I changed the battery, and saw what a puny little movement was powering such a big supposedly tough watch,, after seeing your presentation, I think I'll get one of these,, thank you very much.. 👍👌
Just purchased this watch. After seeing your review am really glad I did and can’t wait to receive it. Really like the hands and the depth of the watch face. Awesome job opening the back to show the Eco-Drive guts
Watch Time LA just received the watch today. They’ve up their packaging of this watch. I received it in a large box and when I opened it the watch was inside a dive “tank” case. Really cool and unique case.
Este reloj es una porquería y el costo es grande tiene un circuiteria de precio economico, la verdad se fabrica en cantidad con pocos insumos no es como un reloj automático. Sin embargo es costoso, un hurto o robo a la razón. Este reloj no vale mas de 50 U$S This clock is a mess and the cost is great has a circuitry of economic price, the truth is manufactured in quantity with few inputs is not like an automatic watch. However, it is expensive, a theft to reason. This watch is not worth more than 50 US $
Well I received the watch Monday and I’m in love with this watch it looks great feels and looks well built and put together and I’m looking forward to many years of wearing it!
Sir your video is one of the best youtube watch reviews that I have seen! Honestly at first I did not expect to watch the whole video, but the way you introduce people about brief history of quartz and how you feel it caught my attention and I enjoyed every minutes of it. Loved that you shared your experience from the unboxing to back opening and micro zoomed shots. Now I am surely going to get this watch sooner or later. Cheers
Thanks for the review. I really like this watch. I saw on a dive watch review the other day that the "serrations" are functional and work like a spring to allow the watch strap to be stretched snugly over a wet suit. As the wet suit compresses at depth, the strap stays snug. A flat strap would end up loose. They show up on non-dive watches as well (my Casio Dual Sensor for example) probably cosmetic but, I have to believe they relieve bending stresses a little.
I'am very impressed by the quality of this watch. I loved your review. Very nice and informative. The watch would cost me in the Netherlands about 199 Euro. I think its a winner! Love to own one.
I bought one about 2 months ago. It came with the yellow promaster air tank case but the strap does not have the nd data on. It is excellent and has become one of my most worn watches.
Good review, I particularly like that you zoom into the finest details. There are very few videos on changing the battery on these EcoDrive. They are rechargeable Li Titanium model MT621 and very uncommon, they run about $20 each. However, its changed so rarely [ I've only done it once in 15 years] but no one shows how to do it correctly, I had to learn the hard way reading the technical manual without a video.
My father was a master watchmaker , I literally grew up in his workshop . Your channel is simply awesome . Thanks for spreading the knowledge . Blessings .
You did a great review on this watch. I have been curious about this watch but never bought one because I didn’t understand the eco-drive system, so I mostly own automatic movement watches. You very clearly explained the system and provided excellent close up pictures. Because of your review, I did just order one online
Este un reloj que no lleva mucha maquinaria por el contrario semiconductores bobinal y otro componentes lo que lo hacen un reloj con poca inversión y por el contrario lo ve den carisimo,este reloj no debería superar los 80 u$so desde luego el fabricante hablara maravillas. desde luego me gustaría tenerlo pero no paria más de 80 u$so citen debería tener en cuenta ello y masificar al menor precio
Just ordered this before I saw this excellent, detailed review. I think the watch makes a lot of sense for a daily wear, and it’s got a beautiful design and attention to detail. Thanks, subbed 👍
my head won over my heart in the end and i got this instead of the seiko skx 009 i already have a snk807 which i recommend people try before spending large amounts on automatics just to see if they like them. when you opened up the back of the skx and pointed out the imperfections around the rubber seal holder it just looked like the citizen had better manufacture tolerance but i’m sure one day soon i wii get the skx as well.thanks
Never seen a review like this. Thanks. Btw, it is a bezel insert. Mine was off centered, so I popped the bezel off, removed the insert, then realigned.
Thank you for the kind words. Not many people try what you did. I considered it myself and was thinking of doing a video on that subject. If you don't mind, what was it that made this review better? I ask so I can keep improving my process. Thank you!
I have this watch. I appreciate your detailed review. Still, I don't think the microscopic "imperfections" really matter due to the price of the watch. To my eye, it looks great, especially for the price. And I totally agree . . . why go for a high priced watch when this one has so much to offer. I do wish, however, it had a sapphire crystal.
Excellent review, man. Just ordered this watch and I must say, If I had seen this review before making the order, I most likely would not of bought it. It's good looking and nicely finished, but the internals is rather cheap looking. Some of these watch companies I've noticed are putting batteries in watches and renaming the batteries, as Capacitors. Tech.... jargon, solar powered light and so on. It's no wonder they state in big writing on the back casing:" DO NOT OPEN". I'm just glad my purchase wasn't expensive.
Thanks for the review. I just changed my mind from the Orient Ray 2 or Mako to the Citizen since they seem to work with zero fuss once the battery is charged, and they keep perfect time. My other 2 citizens are excellent, but I noticed the mineral crystals on Citizens are 'soft mineral' and mine scratched easily and pretty badly. The Citizen support center said it was $100 to put a new mineral crystal in. My other Citizen is the Ip-TI model that has sapphire crystal...wonderful watch.
hi.. enjoyed the video.. I don't know why that rumor keeps going around about capacitors.. I think the Seiko Kinetic used to use capacitors, but they had problems switched to batteries i believe. Here in this watch and all Citizen eco-drive watches are high end Lithium rechargeable batteries. In this case the Panasonic MT621, an is an expensive $15 battery. I think Citizen purposely in their literature about Eco-Drive calls the battery another name for a battery, as you said in the video, an Energy Cell because consumers might think they have to change a battery. Also, they say you never have to replace the battery because these batteries have been lasting 15 - 20 to 25 years! So the watch at that point wouldn't be serviceable i.e. the movement, and in 25 yrs that movement might not be available.. my 2005 Citizen military field watch is working perfectly still in 2020 with no servicing except putting it in window sunlight about 5 hours every few weeks or month..
Great Video. Next time you pop open a Citizen it would be great if you could talk about the Eco-Drive solar panel in the watch. You are by far the best watch reviewer on TH-cam!
I just ordered one at about the same price. I'm really looking forward to it! I've got two other Citizens both model E111 K005850 781993. One dress (all silver) and one to beat up (black bezel). The beater just stopped running after 14 years. The non battery battery must need replacing. Although I do like the Rolex Mariner in green and the Tag Heuer's; they don't seem worth the money. Especially since I beat the crap out of my watches. Thank you for the great review.
Andrew Offer, I had the same problem. The only fix I could come up with is I bought both. Lol. Look for my SKX review. I really like them both equally although the SKX gets slightly more wrist time.
I have an automatic and an eco drive. I prefer the eco drive for its accuracy. It's pretty much a set it and forget it watch. You only need to change the time forward and backward again every 6 months. My eco drive is 18+ years now and still on its original power cell.
Great review, including the inside movement. Just recently bought this watch. This watch is wel made. I just noticed one thing with mine rotary bezel. After every click its stop 1mm more to the left. So the minute mark is little bit off. I can slightly move the bezel counterclockwise to align the minute mark. The backplay is not loosely. I can feel the spring. Is this normal?. Am i having a faulty watch?. How about yours? I think its using spring and not ball bearing.
With Most of these bezels, there is a spring that locked them in place as they turn. It sounds unusual that yours would be off by 1 mm more each time it is turned. This does not sound like normal behavior. I have to be honest, I rarely use the bezels on my watches other than for demonstration on video. If you bought the watch from Amazon or another large retailer, you might want to exchange it for another and see if you have the same behavior. If you don't plan on using the bezel often, or at all as in my case, perhaps you might just accept it and enjoy the watch. Thank you for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Great review on this Citizen Eco-Drive 200m diving watch, Tony. I have heard that this diver's watch is ISO 6425 certified. Can you confirm this?, David
Thank you. This is from the Citizen web site "Prove that a dive watch can be fun & functional with the CITIZEN® ISO-compliant Promaster Diver. " They say it is compliant, not certified. I am not sure there is a difference, but it must meet the standard. It is a great watch. Hope this helps.
I liked my BN-0151 so much, I bought a 150 as well. They are my grab and go watches these days.Lose the rubber strap, put it on a NATO or a Strapcode bracelet. It's a lot of watch for not a lot of money.
There are some people who can't use a mechanical watch unless it's has expensive anti magnetic movement. The quartz watch is the economical alternative. Magnetism is becoming harder to avoid these days.
Excellent video. Thank you, sir. I can be indecisive & as we know, there's a plethora of all types & options out there. I already have some existing store credit on Amazon (same for Macy's too). If I go for this Citizen, it'll be the nicest AND most expensive one for me yet. Price is a TREMENDOUS factor right now & based on your presentation - combined with information that I've also learned from 'nutnfancy', Jody ['Just one more watch'], etc.....this'll probably be the one. I was considering a budget automatic [they actually cost less too...UP FRONT] BUT the eventual maintenance costs seem to far exceed the benefits. Tough choice, since the Seiko 5, model SNK807 AND the Orient Ray 2 are quite nice ! VERY close call w/the Orient. I now own some pieces by Casio {analog & digital - 1 G-shock}, Timex & a Lorus (which Seiko owns). My favorite, which is likely worth the most money is a pretty nice dive-style Casio {which they don't produce anymore}. Hmm, maybe it'll increase in value - www.amazon.com/Casio-AMW320R-7EV-Ana-Digi-Stainless-Rubber/dp/B00134QLDC . Thanks again for your informative video. What do you think about our beloved Citizen VS the Orient? If those newer style, hefty Victorinox pieces were solar powered, well.....I'd be more confused ; )
Nice review, thank you for posting that. I have got today my blue BN0151, it's as I was expected. Lume is amazing - BGW-9 for sure - while the band is OK but not supergreat. I like more the band from the CASIO diver MDV which is smoother and more flexible although that watch is 3-4 times cheaper. If you do a sapphire swap, what's the procedure ? Just pulled the crown completely , is it any lever you have to press in order to have the crown out like you do with the automatics. Glass size is 30.8mm so a 31mm sapphire would probably work.
Thank you for your kind words. Every watch maker has a different method for removing a crown. Check out my video on removing a watch movement and that should get you started. You may also need a crystal press for properly removing and installing the crystals. This is a good starter one. amzn.to/2CJdVSL but you may need other size bits. Good luck.
I expected more "Guts" inside..Great review..Mine is in the mail. My second Citizen watch. When the non battery/battery goes up do I have to send to citizen for replace?
Hey I really enjoyed your review. I just subscribed. I actually just bought this watch from Kohl's for 150. Can't wait till it comes in. I got the black one.. also can you deliver magnetize this watch. Thank you.
I'm of the opinion, a quality watch is just that.. Mechanical or quartz. I don't go for mechanical only snobbery ☺️ I'm fact, I came to this video as I'm thinking about buying this watch right now.. It looks excellent.
Does this come in black? I see a Citizen BN150-28E . . . but it is substantially less expensive. Just found the channel and look forward to watch many more! Thanks!!
i am very interested in buying this watch. I just wish you can attempt to help in one question: On amazon it says its 19mm. and even in the questions sections you receive answers that say its 19mm, 20mm & 21mm. What exactly are they measuring? how can one question have so many answers. I ask this because I have a ton of 20mm nato straps and I am only going to buy this watch if it is infact 20mm. What am i missing? I only ask the obvious because Im an international buyer and will get it from amazon and i want to avoid sending it back. thanks
They are measuring the space between the lugs where the band goes. Because a NATO strap will give a bit, I think it would fit in place of a 19MM strap , but may show a barley noticeable bulge at each end. Hoe this helps. amzn.to/2Kc99lp
Hi Tony I really like your videos !! I wanted to ask you if a movement from a 40mm to another 40mm would the dial face fit or are the dials all made different? Thanks
The problem with moving movements is not only the size of the case, the height of the movement with the hands can be even more important. The only way to actually tell, is remove both movements and measure the total height, the width of the dial and complete movement,. Then a test fit if its real close.
It means that the battery is totaly uncharged .You should expose it to bright light asap ( preferably outdoors in direct sunlight) for many hours ( check the manual for how many exactly depending on the light source) .
I get so tired of the TH-cam watch community criticizing quartz. Most of my watches are automatic, so what. People should just buy what they like. As for the TH-cam community, small. Very small in comparison. Who died and put them in charge? They criticize quartz, and yet they buy it when it is a Seiko quartz.
Este es un reloj recaro y en realidad debería ser muy barato tiene un cristal mineral y no de safiro, tiene un microcircuito, mecanismo a cuarzo que cualquier reloj un casio comun lo tiene, o uno económico lo posee, no sirve para hacer buceo, tiene una caja linda con mecanismo re barato, no vale mas de 50 U$S. This is a clock recaro and in reality it should be very cheap it has a mineral crystal and not sapphire, it has a microcircuit, a quartz mechanism that any watch a common casio has it, or an economic one owns it, it does not serve to do diving, it has a nice box with cheap re mechanism, is not worth more than 50 US $
Entiendo tu opinión sobre este reloj. Pero este es el reloj que llevo cuando el clima es muy malo. Todavía pienso que el valor es bueno. Mejor valor que Rolex por $ 10,000.00 US.
I have both quartz and mechanical pieces in my collection. Frankly, I could care less what the people on TH-cam who criticize quartz. The Seikophiles love watches with poor QC. Invicta buyers think think the brand is better than Rolex, and let's not forget those guys who love their cheap Chinese junk. LMAO!
Este es un reloj recaro y en realidad debería ser muy barato tiene un cristal mineral y no de safiro, tiene un microcircuito, mecanismo a cuarzo que cualquier reloj un casio, o uno economico lo posee, no sirve para hacer buceo, tiene una caja linda con mecanismo rebarato, no vale mas de 50 U$S el que no entiende de esto porque no sabe nada de electrónica y los componentes que tiene este reloj que ocupa un 50% de la caja. yo tengo varios automáticos citen seis o orientación pero utilizo un la falle te amo cuarzo re barato apenas unos 40 dólares . no es una opinión solo sino la verdad el fabricante invierte poco y gana muchsimo
This is an ISO Rated Dive Watch, Casios are not. Also this is a Solar Powered Quartz that is on the market for almost 20 years from Citizen and it's absolutely reliable. I know people that own Eco Drives for more than 10 years and never had to change the battery. Last but not least the strap on this watch is far more better quality than the ones on the Casio MDV106 models and similar ones. Similar quality watches from Casio will cost you just as much as this one. You need to buy an Edifice or G-Shock the get a watch that you can compare to this one
Este reloj es una porquería y el costo es grande tiene un circuiteria de precio economico, la verdad se fabrica en cantidad con pocos insumos no es como un reloj automático. Sin embargo es costoso, un hurto a la razón. Este reloj no vale mas de 50 U$S This clock is a mess and the cost is great has a circuitry of economic price, the truth is manufactured in quantity with few inputs is not like an automatic watch. However, it is expensive, a theft to reason. This watch is not worth more than 50 US $
I guess we can disagree. This is much better quality than most quarts watches. I think the price point is justified in this case. Thanks for checking out the video.
I have had two Citizen eco-drive Promaster dive watches. My first has been my daily wear watch for more than 10 years and still keeps perfect time without ever needing a battery. For the record, in spite of people's concerns that the bezel or crystal is easily scratched or that the no decompression tables on the strap will wear off I can assure you that none of that has happened. These are the best watches I have found for reliability and appearance overall.
This model in black was my fifth Eco-Drive. One of mine (14 years old) has recently been repaired/serviced, not because it wore out from use, but because it suffered a long drop that broke a couple of mechanical parts. It's back from the service center for another 15 years of flawless service.
I'm not a diver at all I'm a auto worker but I LOVE!!!!! the look of this thing just pulled the trigger on one from Amazon on black Friday for 150 and so far it's literally my favorite time piece
Great review, especially opening the back, so we can see the "guts",, 👍,, I'm looking for a replacement for my Casio Duro, since I changed the battery, and saw what a puny little movement was powering such a big supposedly tough watch,, after seeing your presentation, I think I'll get one of these,, thank you very much.. 👍👌
Just purchased this watch. After seeing your review am really glad I did and can’t wait to receive it. Really like the hands and the depth of the watch face. Awesome job opening the back to show the Eco-Drive guts
Thank you. You will enjoy the watch. Its my go to bad weather watch.
Watch Time LA just received the watch today. They’ve up their packaging of this watch. I received it in a large box and when I opened it the watch was inside a dive “tank” case. Really cool and unique case.
Este reloj es una porquería y el costo es grande tiene un circuiteria de precio economico, la verdad se fabrica en cantidad con pocos insumos no es como un reloj automático. Sin embargo es costoso, un hurto o robo a la razón. Este reloj no vale mas de 50 U$S This clock is a mess and the cost is great has a circuitry of economic price, the truth is manufactured in quantity with few inputs is not like an automatic watch. However, it is expensive, a theft to reason. This watch is not worth more than 50 US $
Well I received the watch Monday and I’m in love with this watch it looks great feels and looks well built and put together and I’m looking forward to many years of wearing it!
Sir your video is one of the best youtube watch reviews that I have seen! Honestly at first I did not expect to watch the whole video, but the way you introduce people about brief history of quartz and how you feel it caught my attention and I enjoyed every minutes of it. Loved that you shared your experience from the unboxing to back opening and micro zoomed shots. Now I am surely going to get this watch sooner or later. Cheers
Thank you for the kind words. Thanks what keeps me going.
Thanks for the review. I really like this watch. I saw on a dive watch review the other day that the "serrations" are functional and work like a spring to allow the watch strap to be stretched snugly over a wet suit. As the wet suit compresses at depth, the strap stays snug. A flat strap would end up loose. They show up on non-dive watches as well (my Casio Dual Sensor for example) probably cosmetic but, I have to believe they relieve bending stresses a little.
Just bought mine over Black Friday from amazon. Great review! Thank you!
One of the best in-depth watch reviews I've ever seen. Especially since it wasn't all about stating the obvious about the watch.
I'am very impressed by the quality of this watch. I loved your review. Very nice and informative. The watch would cost me in the Netherlands about 199 Euro. I think its a winner! Love to own one.
Excellent in depth review! I've ordered a red version of this watch.
I bought one about 2 months ago. It came with the yellow promaster air tank case but the strap does not have the nd data on. It is excellent and has become one of my most worn watches.
Good review, I particularly like that you zoom into the finest details. There are very few videos on changing the battery on these EcoDrive. They are rechargeable Li Titanium model MT621 and very uncommon, they run about $20 each. However, its changed so rarely [ I've only done it once in 15 years] but no one shows how to do it correctly, I had to learn the hard way reading the technical manual without a video.
I was surprised you opened it and showed a magnified view - thank you! I appreciate the effort!
Thank you for you kind words! Glad you enjoyed it.
I just bought this watch and your video got me more excited about it.
My father was a master watchmaker , I literally grew up in his workshop . Your channel is simply awesome . Thanks for spreading the knowledge . Blessings .
Thank you for your kind words
@@WatchTimePlus I own this very watch , I dive , diving is my hobby and I'm a fan of quartz watches .
You did a great review on this watch. I have been curious about this watch but never bought one because I didn’t understand the eco-drive system, so I mostly own automatic movement watches. You very clearly explained the system and provided excellent close up pictures. Because of your review, I did just order one online
eco drives work great. Just wear it and don't worry about anything, I love it
Este un reloj que no lleva mucha maquinaria por el contrario semiconductores bobinal y otro componentes lo que lo hacen un reloj con poca inversión y por el contrario lo ve den carisimo,este reloj no debería superar los 80 u$so desde luego el fabricante hablara maravillas. desde luego me gustaría tenerlo pero no paria más de 80 u$so citen debería tener en cuenta ello y masificar al menor precio
Great value for money it seems. I don’t really need another sporty watch but after seeing this great review will be acquiring one for a rainy day.
Just ordered this before I saw this excellent, detailed review. I think the watch makes a lot of sense for a daily wear, and it’s got a beautiful design and attention to detail. Thanks, subbed 👍
Thanks for sharing with us your in depth review. I am going to buy one shortly.
Your welcome. Great timepiece, you will love it.
Thanks for the review, it was excellent! Have one of these arriving tomorrow, which will be my 3rd Citizen Eco Drive. I love them.
Mike Owens you are welcome. It is as well made a watch as any. Enjoy it.
Thank you for this very detailed review. A Lume shot would have been great though because the Lume on this watch is abolutely great
I like how you opened the watch , first video I've seen that someone does this.
my head won over my heart in the end and i got this instead of the seiko skx 009 i already have a snk807 which i recommend people try before spending large amounts on automatics just to see if they like them. when you opened up the back of the skx and pointed out the imperfections around the rubber seal holder it just looked like the citizen had better manufacture tolerance but i’m sure one day soon i wii get the skx as well.thanks
You wont regret it. But like I said, I own both and like both.
BRILL watch i got the blue version very happy with it
Yes, wonderful, well build watch.
I have this watch and love it. The macro views were pretty interesting. Thanks for the efforts .
You are welcome. I have plenty more coming. Please subscribe and spread the word. Thank you!
Tom Wheeler I'm thinking about getting one myself.. It looks to be a superb watch.
Awesome review really loved the zoomed view and breakdown of the watch!
Thank you! I'll be doing more every week or so.
thanks for an honest review, appreciated
Great review, underrated channel you deserve more subs! Keep it up!
Thank you for the kind words!
great review, thanks. Just ordered off Amazon.
Thank you sir! I appreciate your kind words.
Have the orange faced promaster dive. Love it. Gotta put a batt in when i use it on vacations but its nice. I did a refurb vid of crown.
I am a retired diver from the Cuban navy , now I do recreational diving and this one is my default dive watch .
armando cardenas hey former police search and rescue diver here! I don’t dive anymore but liked this one so I picked one up and love it!
@@brianbuchert6382 Awesome , brother .
Never seen a review like this. Thanks. Btw, it is a bezel insert. Mine was off centered, so I popped the bezel off, removed the insert, then realigned.
Thank you for the kind words. Not many people try what you did. I considered it myself and was thinking of doing a video on that subject. If you don't mind, what was it that made this review better? I ask so I can keep improving my process. Thank you!
I really like your attention to detail. Just saying...., I love any watch, regardless of the type of movement in it.
Love this watch in particular!
Thank you. I love this one too.
I have this watch. I appreciate your detailed review. Still, I don't think the microscopic "imperfections" really matter due to the price of the watch. To my eye, it looks great, especially for the price. And I totally agree . . . why go for a high priced watch when this one has so much to offer. I do wish, however, it had a sapphire crystal.
Excellent review, man. Just ordered this watch and I must say, If I had seen this review before making the order, I most likely would not of bought it. It's good looking and nicely finished, but the internals is rather cheap looking. Some of these watch companies I've noticed are putting batteries in watches and renaming the batteries, as Capacitors. Tech.... jargon, solar powered light and so on. It's no wonder they state in big writing on the back casing:" DO NOT OPEN". I'm just glad my purchase wasn't expensive.
Its a great watch. Hopefully you are not disappointed.
Just bought this watch and waiting on it to be delivered I enjoyed this informative review!
Thank you!
Fabulous review thanks so much. Just ordered one to add to my collection. Fabulous value
Thanks for the review. I just changed my mind from the Orient Ray 2 or Mako to the Citizen since they seem to work with zero fuss once the battery is charged, and they keep perfect time. My other 2 citizens are excellent, but I noticed the mineral crystals on Citizens are 'soft mineral' and mine scratched easily and pretty badly. The Citizen support center said it was $100 to put a new mineral crystal in. My other Citizen is the Ip-TI model that has sapphire crystal...wonderful watch.
I have no doubt you will enjoy it. Its my go to watch when the weather turns nasty, or in my case in So Cal, the fires make me evacuate.
Incredible review! Hands down most informative and detailed I have seen so far! I tip my hat to you good Sir! +1 sub.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Wooow, my man... Best Citizen BN0151-09L Video ever !!!!!
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EXCELLENT review sir! Thank you for taking all the time and effort! My new Promaster is on it's way. Thanks again!
Thank you for your kind words.
hi.. enjoyed the video.. I don't know why that rumor keeps going around about capacitors.. I think the Seiko Kinetic used to use capacitors, but they had problems switched to batteries i believe. Here in this watch and all Citizen eco-drive watches are high end Lithium rechargeable batteries. In this case the Panasonic MT621, an is an expensive $15 battery.
I think Citizen purposely in their literature about Eco-Drive calls the battery another name for a battery, as you said in the video, an Energy Cell because consumers might think they have to change a battery.
Also, they say you never have to replace the battery because these batteries have been lasting 15 - 20 to 25 years! So the watch at that point wouldn't be serviceable i.e. the movement, and in 25 yrs that movement might not be available.. my 2005 Citizen military field watch is working perfectly still in 2020 with no servicing except putting it in window sunlight about 5 hours every few weeks or month..
I gave you a thumbs up and subscribed! Great video....I am wanting this watch and your review has made me want it more. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for your kind words!
Great Video. Next time you pop open a Citizen it would be great if you could talk about the Eco-Drive solar panel in the watch.
You are by far the best watch reviewer on TH-cam!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
great review..
i own the predecessor divers automatic,
a great watch also.
Thank you
Great video super detail for all parts. Keep up.
Thank you for the kind words. Greatly appreciated.
great review , thanks a lot.
You are very welcome
I just ordered one at about the same price. I'm really looking forward to it! I've got two other Citizens both model E111 K005850 781993. One dress (all silver) and one to beat up (black bezel). The beater just stopped running after 14 years. The non battery battery must need replacing.
Although I do like the Rolex Mariner in green and the Tag Heuer's; they don't seem worth the money. Especially since I beat the crap out of my watches.
Thank you for the great review.
Thank you for your kind words.
Great video Sir, exactly the vid I was hoping to find!
Some users reported the citizen ecodrive capacitor lasting more than 10 years. Like 20 years or longer without servicing.
Great watch and great review. Thanks.
Great watch. I winced when the date was changed with the time around 1 o'clock...
How easy would it be to put a sapphire crystal in?
Great watch and review
Your watch was made in January 2016, you can find out by using the engraved serial numer. I got the black version and I love it.
thanks for this review my heart says get the seiko skx 007 but my head says get this one. cheers
Andrew Offer, I had the same problem. The only fix I could come up with is I bought both. Lol. Look for my SKX review. I really like them both equally although the SKX gets slightly more wrist time.
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Awesome review. Love the watch.
I have an automatic and an eco drive. I prefer the eco drive for its accuracy. It's pretty much a set it and forget it watch. You only need to change the time forward and backward again every 6 months. My eco drive is 18+ years now and still on its original power cell.
I think the crown logo has something to do with the Promasterized anchor sign.
You are probably correct,
Great review, including the inside movement. Just recently bought this watch. This watch is wel made. I just noticed one thing with mine rotary bezel. After every click its stop 1mm more to the left. So the minute mark is little bit off. I can slightly move the bezel counterclockwise to align the minute mark. The backplay is not loosely. I can feel the spring. Is this normal?. Am i having a faulty watch?. How about yours?
I think its using spring and not ball bearing.
With Most of these bezels, there is a spring that locked them in place as they turn. It sounds unusual that yours would be off by 1 mm more each time it is turned. This does not sound like normal behavior. I have to be honest, I rarely use the bezels on my watches other than for demonstration on video. If you bought the watch from Amazon or another large retailer, you might want to exchange it for another and see if you have the same behavior. If you don't plan on using the bezel often, or at all as in my case, perhaps you might just accept it and enjoy the watch. Thank you for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Great review on this Citizen Eco-Drive 200m diving watch, Tony. I have heard that this diver's watch is ISO 6425 certified. Can you confirm this?, David
Thank you. This is from the Citizen web site "Prove that a dive watch can be fun & functional with the CITIZEN® ISO-compliant Promaster Diver. " They say it is compliant, not certified. I am not sure there is a difference, but it must meet the standard. It is a great watch. Hope this helps.
loved seeing the inside of this thing :)
I liked my BN-0151 so much, I bought a 150 as well. They are my grab and go watches these days.Lose the rubber strap, put it on a NATO or a Strapcode bracelet. It's a lot of watch for not a lot of money.
Excellent vid!
Thanks!
Got one in Black....Superb Value for Money, Great Purchase and great video 👍
Agreed!
Nice video! How accurate the time keeping on this?
Marcus, very accurate. I would say good to a few seconds a day.
Watch Time LA Thank you
There are some people who can't use a mechanical watch unless it's has expensive anti magnetic movement. The quartz watch is the economical alternative. Magnetism is becoming harder to avoid these days.
I agree!
Excellent video. Thank you, sir. I can be indecisive & as we know, there's a plethora of all types & options out there. I already have some existing store credit on Amazon (same for Macy's too). If I go for this Citizen, it'll be the nicest AND most expensive one for me yet. Price is a TREMENDOUS factor right now & based on your presentation - combined with information that I've also learned from 'nutnfancy', Jody ['Just one more watch'], etc.....this'll probably be the one. I was considering a budget automatic [they actually cost less too...UP FRONT] BUT the eventual maintenance costs seem to far exceed the benefits. Tough choice, since the Seiko 5, model SNK807 AND the Orient Ray 2 are quite nice ! VERY close call w/the Orient.
I now own some pieces by Casio {analog & digital - 1 G-shock}, Timex & a Lorus (which Seiko owns). My favorite, which is likely worth the most money is a pretty nice dive-style Casio {which they don't produce anymore}. Hmm, maybe it'll increase in value - www.amazon.com/Casio-AMW320R-7EV-Ana-Digi-Stainless-Rubber/dp/B00134QLDC . Thanks again for your informative video. What do you think about our beloved Citizen VS the Orient? If those newer style, hefty Victorinox pieces were solar powered, well.....I'd be more confused ; )
Nice review, thank you for posting that.
I have got today my blue BN0151, it's as I was expected.
Lume is amazing - BGW-9 for sure - while the band is OK but not supergreat. I like more the band from the CASIO diver MDV which is smoother and more flexible although that watch is 3-4 times cheaper.
If you do a sapphire swap, what's the procedure ? Just pulled the crown completely , is it any lever you have to press in order to have the crown out like you do with the automatics.
Glass size is 30.8mm so a 31mm sapphire would probably work.
Thank you for your kind words. Every watch maker has a different method for removing a crown. Check out my video on removing a watch movement and that should get you started. You may also need a crystal press for properly removing and installing the crystals. This is a good starter one. amzn.to/2CJdVSL but you may need other size bits. Good luck.
I expected more "Guts" inside..Great review..Mine is in the mail. My second Citizen watch. When the non battery/battery goes up do I have to send to citizen for replace?
You can easily replace the battery yourself as long as you get the correct one. They are readily available. Thanks for the kind words.
It is a great watch, but where is it made/ assembled?
good review.....
Thank you sir!
Hey I really enjoyed your review. I just subscribed. I actually just bought this watch from Kohl's for 150. Can't wait till it comes in. I got the black one.. also can you deliver magnetize this watch. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words!
I'm of the opinion, a quality watch is just that.. Mechanical or quartz. I don't go for mechanical only snobbery ☺️
I'm fact, I came to this video as I'm thinking about buying this watch right now.. It looks excellent.
I agree. You wont be disappointed with this. amzn.to/2JpEm3s
Does this come in black? I see a Citizen BN150-28E . . . but it is substantially less expensive. Just found the channel and look forward to watch many more! Thanks!!
i am very interested in buying this watch. I just wish you can attempt to help in one question:
On amazon it says its 19mm. and even in the questions sections you receive answers that say its 19mm, 20mm & 21mm.
What exactly are they measuring? how can one question have so many answers. I ask this because I have a ton of 20mm nato straps and I am only going to buy this watch if it is infact 20mm.
What am i missing?
I only ask the obvious because Im an international buyer and will get it from amazon and i want to avoid sending it back.
thanks
They are measuring the space between the lugs where the band goes. Because a NATO strap will give a bit, I think it would fit in place of a 19MM strap , but may show a barley noticeable bulge at each end. Hoe this helps. amzn.to/2Kc99lp
Thanks for your video! Please let me know this diver bezel can revolve 2 sides? Many thank!
Hi Tony I really like your videos !! I wanted to ask you if a movement from a 40mm to another 40mm would the dial face fit or are the dials all made different? Thanks
The problem with moving movements is not only the size of the case, the height of the movement with the hands can be even more important. The only way to actually tell, is remove both movements and measure the total height, the width of the dial and complete movement,. Then a test fit if its real close.
I have a question. If the seconds hand on the watch is skipping seconds, what does that mean?
P.S. , I just got the watch.
It means that the battery is totaly uncharged .You should expose it to bright light asap ( preferably outdoors in direct sunlight) for many hours ( check the manual for how many exactly depending on the light source) .
@@OverdrivePacing Thank you for the advice.
I believe there's a new JDM version with a green dial .
I get so tired of the TH-cam watch community criticizing quartz. Most of my watches are automatic, so what. People should just buy what they like. As for the TH-cam community, small. Very small in comparison. Who died and put them in charge? They criticize quartz, and yet they buy it when it is a Seiko quartz.
You can't get better than a Citizen Eco-Drive.
Invicta? Man, come on! How can you compare any great watch company to an Invicta! That piece of crap!
Yeah no comparison I own both so it's no speculation I'm telling facts
Este es un reloj recaro y en realidad debería ser muy barato tiene un cristal mineral y no de safiro, tiene un microcircuito, mecanismo a cuarzo que cualquier reloj un casio comun lo tiene, o uno económico lo posee, no sirve para hacer buceo, tiene una caja linda con mecanismo re barato, no vale mas de 50 U$S. This is a clock recaro and in reality it should be very cheap it has a mineral crystal and not sapphire, it has a microcircuit, a quartz mechanism that any watch a common casio has it, or an economic one owns it, it does not serve to do diving, it has a nice box with cheap re mechanism, is not worth more than 50 US $
Entiendo tu opinión sobre este reloj. Pero este es el reloj que llevo cuando el clima es muy malo. Todavía pienso que el valor es bueno. Mejor valor que Rolex por $ 10,000.00 US.
I have both quartz and mechanical pieces in my collection. Frankly, I could care less what the people on TH-cam who criticize quartz. The Seikophiles love watches with poor QC. Invicta buyers think think the brand is better than Rolex, and let's not forget those guys who love their cheap Chinese junk. LMAO!
Este es un reloj recaro y en realidad debería ser muy barato tiene un cristal mineral y no de safiro, tiene un microcircuito, mecanismo a cuarzo que cualquier reloj un casio, o uno economico lo posee, no sirve para hacer buceo, tiene una caja linda con mecanismo rebarato, no vale mas de 50 U$S el que no entiende de esto porque no sabe nada de electrónica y los componentes que tiene este reloj que ocupa un 50% de la caja. yo tengo varios automáticos citen seis o orientación pero utilizo un la falle te amo cuarzo re barato apenas unos 40 dólares . no es una opinión solo sino la verdad el fabricante invierte poco y gana muchsimo
This is an ISO Rated Dive Watch, Casios are not. Also this is a Solar Powered Quartz that is on the market for almost 20 years from Citizen and it's absolutely reliable. I know people that own Eco Drives for more than 10 years and never had to change the battery.
Last but not least the strap on this watch is far more better quality than the ones on the Casio MDV106 models and similar ones.
Similar quality watches from Casio will cost you just as much as this one. You need to buy an Edifice or G-Shock the get a watch that you can compare to this one
One of the most important benefits of this Citizen is also that it's Lume is absolutely great. Casios don't get even close to Lume this watch has
Este reloj es una porquería y el costo es grande tiene un circuiteria de precio economico, la verdad se fabrica en cantidad con pocos insumos no es como un reloj automático. Sin embargo es costoso, un hurto a la razón. Este reloj no vale mas de 50 U$S This clock is a mess and the cost is great has a circuitry of economic price, the truth is manufactured in quantity with few inputs is not like an automatic watch. However, it is expensive, a theft to reason. This watch is not worth more than 50 US $
I guess we can disagree. This is much better quality than most quarts watches. I think the price point is justified in this case. Thanks for checking out the video.
the original house is a cave.
Very good review thank you!