New: Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver 200M - Barnacle "Fujitsubo" NB6021
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- A look at Citizen's move into the watch enthusiast market with an automatic titanium dive watch for under $800.
Thanks to OnceUponAWristshot for the loan - / onceuponawristshot
Strap - Ute Watch Co.
Shirt - Bonobos
Chore Coat - Nau (discontinued)
Pants - Levi's
I've gotta tell you something, I follow a lot of watch related channels and usually i'll just watch the videos of the watches i'm interested in. Your channel is one of the few I watch regardless of which watch you cover. Your editing, cinematography, script and humour is alway on point. I also realise that I used the word "Watch" way too much. But it's only fitting :)
Thanks for watching watches.
Can relate. I do the same.
Same here!
same for me :) Best and most enjoyable watch channel.
Ditto!
This review is particularly well worded, nerdy and an epitome of cool. Even for your standards. Sloppy and thorough at the same time: cool AF. My favorite TH-cam watch channel at the moment.
Very well said.
I appreciate you putting this watch’s features in the context of much more expensive watches, showing how this watch actually supersedes them in many ways. Helps to break the illusion a lot of newbies have
I really like that Citizen puts long silicone bracelets on their diving watches, because I have a wide wrist and I have a problem when I buy a watch that doesn't have a bracelet long enough for my wide wrist. Citizen, congratulations on that solution. Well done.💪💪💪
Great vid! I own 2 Citizen diver’s, one is the Promaster satellite wave which is made from the same material- I spent 12 days with it on our family vacation in northern Italy- the crystal took a direct hit from a steel lock of an old door in a (too) narrow village street. And the titanium case got to accidentally rub a decent part of a pointy rock in the Dolomites- and there is no sign of any scratch. Non. Not on the case nor the sapphire.
Just my experience, off course.
I bought my blue version last year as a ‘budget’ Tudor. It’s a fantastic piece and really lovely in the metal. Great price as well.
I have this watch in blue. I replaced the bracelet with a leather strap and wear it every day. Love it.
This is so true. I own both versions black and blue. The bracelet is great but after putting blue variant on the original black rubber it really sings - the summer vibe is incredible.
I have this but really want the blue one as well…
Super elaboration and I like the bluntness in telling the truth rather taking a watch producers side. This brings out greatness in a video...Super stuff and all the best
I have had this watch for a bit over a month now and put it on an Uncle Straps nylon and velcro two piece strap. It is incredibly light and is easy to forget you are wearing it because of that. What I love about it is it's very basic utilitarian looks, the thing oozes the classic diver look and is a strap monster. Yes the crown is a bit small but manageable. The finish is very good and about the only thing I feel it is missing is a ceramic bezel.
I recently picked one of these up, and it is a really terrific piece for not a lot of money.
It wears fantastic on a NATO strap, keeps excellent time at +2.5 per day for me, and looks good.
I can pick one of these up tomorrow for less than half of what you stated as the minimum. It’s a very rare deal and this video is really making me lean towards grabbing it.
Got mine for ~$275 and it's an absolute no brainer when you're not paying MSRP or the typical slightly below MSRP. Incredible watch and incredible value when you can get at half off.
Glad you covered this. I think Citizen is doing a great job with newer automatic offerings. I like this one. Maybe not a fan of the bezel insert, they could have improved that to make it ISO compliant and even lume the bezel insert as well to knock it out of the park. The rest is great IMHO. The Miyota 9000 series movements are much better than the Seiko counter parts (4R 6R movements) better soecs and smiller!
Pirchased it on march 2024
BEST WATCH EVER
TOTALLY RECOMMEND
Very nice video. My first real watch was Citizen Eco and I still have it and wear it 20-something years later.
I’ve owned this watch since the month of its release. I really love this watch, it’s my everyday beater. It outperformed all the automatics in its price range. It’s light, utilitarian, and it’s a strap monster. There’s not really much more you can ask for in a watch priced like this, especially when some of the closest competitors are something like Grand Seiko’s, which are usually $1G + (I got mine from an authorized dealer for a little over $500 which is a steal imo).
is it screw crown? or u just have to pull on it for it to come out?
@@kareemrampersad2452 Screw down
This is a very nice looking watch , I own a Promaster that I purchase back in 1998 and it works just fine. I think Im ready for a second Citizen in my collection :)
the "fire hehehe" at 4:35 was too unexpected lmaoo
The true mark of a superior storyteller and videographer is that he makes you actually want a Citizen watch. Damn you’re good.
I'm a huge Citizen fan, I think they're the best affordable Japanese watch brand and my grail is one of their high end watches, the 0200 with La Joux Perret movement. Absolutely head over heels in love with that watch. Like a very much head over heels, maybe even excessively so. No, its actually spagettification levels of head over heels.
This watch is so well designed it actually looks good with a Mercedes hour hand, that speaks volume. Rolex should take notes.
Possibly the first watch review to include a Beavis sound bite
This is nice, and a step above what Seiko offers for around that price, even if I'm all dive watched-out these days. What intrigues me the most is that movement. Even with an unremarkable power reserve, I can't wait for a microbrand to throw that into some kind of Milgauss or Aqua Terra killer.
If I had that watch I'll dive with it 100% for sure.
We discuss this piece heavy in the forum. It is plain fikin noice what Citizen brought out! WOOO!
fikin
i am one of those 1% and could say that most of divers use citizen for up to 50-60m dives since well i will say it as well works hat down much better than seiko for the rest of the dives we use real tool watches
The one thing I think is missing is drilled lugs 🤷🏻♂️ other than that it checks all the boxes of what I’m looking for in a sub 1k diver , I prefer the throw back design in a slightly larger size to fit my larger wrist. 👍 Great review
I appreciate the technical aspects of this review, most youtubers don't bother with that
People don't talk about the dimensions and the movement?
@@YoureTerrific I meant deeper stuff like comparing hardness and anti magnetic quality
Ah, I find unusual things to nerd out about.
I still don't understand how people test diving watches (rotation, crown, etc) out of the water. I already had Citizen and Seiko watches, and in my opinion, Citizen is on another level, although Seiko has more ''name''. I have never had a problem with a CITIZEN. I love de brush Steel, The Safire, titanium, the eco-drive movemnts, etc...Super resistent and reliable. Payng 200/300€ for watches that never given me any problems in 20 years....? count me in CITIZEN
And I'm glad that's the case, because I can buy better watches, with sapphire and titanium, at half the prices of the Seiko.
I’ve been waiting for this one!
The watch or the video?
@@YoureTerrific video - saw the post on IG that you were making a video on the watch. Really enjoyed it btw! Keep up the great content!
I love Citizen and what they're doing, and I really hope to see some of those mentioned "The Citizen" models in your channel. With your style of videomaking and photography skills, that'd be an awesome video. Thank you Evan for another great review, you're terrific. Your fan from Iran, Sam ✌🏼
I love this watch. Haven’t seen one in person but I wish they’d come out with an eco drive version.
Honestly a really cool watch. Citizen's finishing is superb for the price
Imagine the outcry if Citizen did something like this in Eco-Drive. Now that would be daring. It would virtually reinvent the brand, heck - reinvent the industry!
As an owner of a citizen pmd56 I agree that Citizens super titanium can not compare with german ice hardened steel. I wear a Damasko and this Citizen alternately in a tough work environment and the Citizen is starting to get scruffy while the Damasko looks the same as new.
a nicely balanced review of this Citizen Promaster.
That coating on the titanium is amazing, my promaster ecodrive´s case still doesnt have any acratch, only the clasp has some minor marks.
The best diver under 3000 Dollars
.... excellent review ........ and nice jacket ....... oh yeah and I'm not a Royal Oak fan either .................
Hey man, I really enjoy your videos. Clever, funny, and informative. -From a fellow Twin Citian
For an alternate perspective on mechanical watches. I give you Canada. I argue our moto should be "Canada, Ces bizarre". It's bilingual, and true. I kid, and digress. In the far north the solar powered watches fail since we can get long hours of darkness without enough ambient light, that plus we tend to wear huge coats and sweaters so a solar quartz tends to not be are reliable. Quartz itself is an issue, even if you can change the battery yourself: find one way up here, in some areas... Mechanical still serves a purpose and maintains a use case.
Man you’re videos are THE best in the business 😄👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🎩
… Terrific 👌🏼
Citizen, Seiko and Casio are the GODS of quartz! But not convinced by their automatic offerings.
Casio doesn’t have an “automatic offering “
@@e28forever30 Yes, I know, I was referring to the other two.
@@tancreddehauteville764 I have 2 Seikos and a citizen and they're both automatic and they've both been great. I've been eyeing the one in this video
Amazing review and great crisp video. One request. Could you please share the name of the shop from where your buddy bought it in Hong Kong
How about the accuracy and caliber?
I have seiko spb147 with caliber 6r very very terrible accuracy..i spend arround 1000$..i am so dispoint😢
Also most eikouzen citizens depend on the friction of the gasket in the bezel rather than on the actual snap to hold it in place. This allows you to set the bezel wherever you want rather than being locked into certain positions.
Atrocious bezel action
Great review! I'd been considering to buy the original vintage version because the watch that washed up on Long Reef Beach is only 5 minutes from where I live. I'd been struggling to find one in great condition but now I don't have to if I can buy a modern version.
Cool and interesting back story. Now I want to know more about that watch that washed ashore.
It seems like a very good watch but I'd like to know how reflective is it?
It's on the more reflective side but far from the worst I've seen. The biggest thing I notice is there is a lot of reflection on the edges of the glass due to the way the glass is mostly flush with the bezel but is curved downward at the edges where it meets the bezel.
@@J0SCH Thanks!! I think I'll give it a try.
Great Review! Nice “Fire” Reference there Beavis lol.
I can not believe how pretty and badass this watch looks like.
What is a badass? Is it a problem with your bottom?
Would love to see this with an eco-drive movement. And a bigger crown.
Love the presentation style. Great vid.
what a masterpiece, the review and the watch! 😇 this checks every box for me and the weight specification is sublime. Now to find it at a good price.
Looking good! Citizen has been surprising lately.
I agree
Nice review, my first time to see your channel, comment and subscribe. I really love Citizen watches and my automatic coke bezel automatic dive watch although small is one of my favourites. The titanium weight and look sounds awesome and must wear great on the wrist. To me ISO certification is a must as I snorkel and am out for prolonged periods often in deep water. Durability is my key consideration as I tend to beat my watches against rocks etc Thanks I hope to view more of your work.
Ok, I’m sucker for bad puns and wordplay. I’m subscribing… Oh. And the watch review was good, too. 😅
Hi great review just bought this watch,the strap feels a bit strange you mind me asking what’s the other strap you have it on?cheers 😊
Thanks for the great review on this watch! May I know what shirt/jacket you are wearing in this video? Very nice. Thank you
Cool watch with the worst hands. Love your channel
I’d actually love a solar powered Quarz with sweeping second hand. Would be the modern day automatic…
I SO want this. I don't understand why almost nobody makes sweeping seconds quartz movements. That paired with high accuracy would make for an attractive offering.
Check Bulova precisionist
Great video and you would think the rubber strap is perfect but I've recently discovered that is the one thing about this watch I don't care for so I put it on an uncle Seiko rubber diver strap and it is absolute perfection on my wrist you might give it a try
Wow Beavis had a cameo 😂
I'm glad someone caught that! 🔥
Make that two people.
In your videos all the watches look beautiful!
In my eyes, all watches look beautiful. (Not really)
Its a good watch for the prices, but really surprice me is citizen super titanium is not only lightweight but also not to easy to had scratch in daly used. Unless you deliberately to scratch it.
Id give up the titanium for a ceramic bezel. It wouldn't be wildly unique in design but it would be unique in that it would be a Citizen with sapphire and ceramic.
Awesome piece stellar production as usual
I got the Beavis reference. Fire! Fire!
4:32 would be great to see a tutorial how to make the strap shorter :)
This is the 2nd time you made me buy a watch hahahaha. 1st was a brietling superocean 42 😂 no regrets so far...
Man Citizen is so underated..
Great vid!
That colorful remote gets a great supporting role. And then the LED device that it controls appears at 5:36? I need one of those to light my Rothko. All nice touches 🤓
Nobody seems to mention my Rothko, but I feature it to call attention to subjectivity of watches: they are to you however you see them.
Good stuff, enjoyed the review.
I just got rid of the itch to buy a diver. Now I want a diver again.
Amazing looking watch
The Citizen seem to be amazing quartz watches
I have an AQ4100-06W, the Chronomaster line is truly beautiful, especially the ones with washi paper dials.
00:54 this was when I decide to subscribe to this channel 💪🏻😂💪🏻😂
Really cool story. Didn’t know it. As always, thanks for sharing your enthusiasm with us. Pitchforks!
looks like a seiko 1965 62mas. It almost works....so close yet it feels slightly off. Almost like a modded seiko. I would need to see this in the flesh.
° The jokes and banter in this video is on spot. I actually laughed out loud at a couple of knacks. Good stuff. Great watch. °~o
Pretty steep for citizen
It looks really nice. I wish it had a dark ox blood bezel
Lovely diver, generally impressed with this one.
I would like you to review this against an SPB143.
I would also like that.
I wasn't interested in the watch at all. But I came because I enjoy your writing, and delivery.
Thank god it's not about a Rolex, at least.
who makes titanium bracelets for this watch???
"... and I will not be taking questions, thank you ..." 😂👍🏼
I like this super-titanium version b/c of the weight ... maybe not the durability. My "classic" Promaster Diver is way heavier.
In addition, this version seems to have a more comfortable strap. Kudos! I think they did a great job IMHO.
Thanks for sharing this one and congrats (in advance) on hitting 62K Subs! 👏🏼😃
Great video as always! I really like this watch however I do not like mercedes hands (yeah, I said that)
I'm with you.
Hello Evan, Hope you make a review for Breitling Avenger 43. Thank you 😊
Wanted to love this so bad ! Was a must have watch for me , than I had one in hand at my ad. Qc was atrocious, bezel action was like a fisher price toy , didn’t line up up and the crown was like trying to screw in a rusty bolt . Overall feel was toy like and cheap. I’m gonna try to find another example and hope to have better luck .
Still waiting for a sub 40mm diver from a prominent watch brand that's under 500
I don't remember you being this funny before.
Maybe your sense of humor is improving.
looks better than the other promasters.. case is still too big .. thanks for introducing the other citizens similar to grand Seiko design though
I'm not sure if Titanium would work for me as I'm worried it would make me feel like my watch slipped off my wrist.
Excellent video. 👍
I love this watch and it’s looks. Hate to be “that guy” but, I would love to see it sub 39..
The sound/action of the bezel is indicative of a Titanium watch
A nice watch and reasonably priced. But id rather get one of those fancy quartz movement powered citizens. Are they reliable? How expensive ?
I really like this watch. I have one and I really like it.
Ok.....to hell with the watch....... What is that multicolored button "thingy" that you strategically placed in the background? I want one and have no idea what it is! Nice vid as always!
A remote for some led lights.
Fairly good review, except that not mentioning the bezel material on a dive watch review is a big miss in my book
How tf are your hands so steady?
Love your reviews tho 🎊