Nice to hear somebody advocating for Citizen. I have six of them, good honest well made workhorses that just do what you want, accurately tell the time, never stop and so far, have never needed servicing. They're eco drive of course. I'm a Quartz guy and have no shame that I wear them more than my Omegas.
If you like the solar powered quartz check out Casio Oceanus.... They have some in the 500$ range and are super high quality rivaling grand seiko for sure
@Matt-pp9hl Hi Matt, i would like to, but they seem to be difficult to find here in the UK. Ordering from overseas attracts a healthy import tax making them very expensive. I do have the Yellow Bluetooth Casioak and a Nudmadter though. There is a new metal version of the Casioal out, which I will be acquiring!
I have the vintage Eagle 7 one, mini rolex they called. Look up on the internet, my piece be made at 1980s and surprisingly still a workhorse up until now. It just miss few second a day, which is not my main concern. Since I have had this Citizen watch, I pay more attention about Citizen and end up switch from seiko to the brand Citizen.
I picked up the green/turquoise because of this video! Bought from an AD in Switzerland. $395 shipped to the States. A few days later the green and salmon showed up on Jomashop for $350.
I love that you included your expertise in manufacturing in the video, it brought a lot of unique value. Too many watch folks just have their opinions and little else to offer.
@@yiamas07 The movement is alright, nothing wrong with accuracy. Realistically, few people buy watches for their movements else quartz and eco-drives would be the only watches worth buying. Integrated bracelet + titanium + textured dial + serviceable movement + sapphire + price = a no brainer decision.
I love Citizen now. Used to be a Seiko fanboy. Citizen is really killing it now with entry level stuff. Just got a yellow dial Tsuyosa and it’s incredible! Beautiful movement and bracelet as well. Stunning yellow!!
I just did exactly this, didn't overthink it and bought it sight unseen. I'm in love with it, it's so comfortable and fits amazing. 10/10 would recommend
I found your channel about a month ago, Harrison. After watching the first video, I immediately subscribed to it, which I rarely do. I enjoy your common sensical approach, blended with technical information, and also the fact that you review not only $10,000 watches but also $500 ones. Thank you for your excellent work
I started REALLY loving what Citizen started doing in terms of the brand's aspirations. Loved the tsuyosa (and got it), fell in love with titanium promaster (and got it), and already started saving for the lovely true GMT. Thanks for covering them. Citizen today is like the old Seiko we loved.
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on AMZWATCH 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
I bought a watch from AMZWATCH lightly used for my last milestone birthday. Don't wear it as much as it deserves, but not afraid to, either. It's stunning . Good taste, Sir.
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the AMZWATCH, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
The best Citizen watches are called "The Citizen" with either the A060 or 0100 movements. Grand Seiko finishing eco drives that are extremely accurate. Best value in the industry is to save for one of those.
Two years ago I bought a Casio Oceanus OCW-T4000S, which is a very different watch from this Citizen, but it has a titanium case and bracelet. The case and edges of the middle links have chamfered edges that are high polished, and I can barely discover any scratches after two years of use. At $580 shipped from Japan it looks like Casio has also mastered working with titanium. It's unclear whether they do any surface treatment, although I've seen references to titanium carbide being used. I can definitely see that the Grand Seiko Taisetsu's case and dial finishing is a step up in quality from the Casio, but we're talking about a ten to one price difference. And the cheaper watch has a tool-less micro adjust, and better AR coating.
Well done. So cool that you're a guy who can obviously afford high end luxury watches, but you're still willing to purchase, own, appreciate and enjoy a Citizen. I love Citizen, they are probably my favorite watch manufacturer. To me they are the ultimate 'every man' watch company. Great video. I really enjoyed it.
AMZWATCH is one of my favorite watch manufacturers they do offer beautifull dials, good workmanship & moovements.That smooth sweeping second hand is truly mesmerizing！
I actually bought this exact same watch about 6 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I own a lot of much more expensive watches but do not regret, at all, buying this Citizen.
This is an EXCELLENT offering. The only reason I have not picked one up yet is because I'm afraid I won't wear my other watches. If they offer a day date, I might not be able to resist.
Citizen is definitely my favorite brand for affordable and reliable watches. I would even advocate for the Eco-Drive version of this watch the AW0130, that is the one I will be buying.
Just got the three hand eco drive in green. The only issue I have with it is that I now need the mechanical version. The second issue is I don’t know what color… and I fear that citizen will continue to force me to buy these watches! Excellent!!
Nice watch! But when I google NJ0180-80X it is the one with the green dial. I cannot find it with this grey dial, what is the name of the watch withe the grey dial?
These are even cheaper in the px on the base I'm at. I wonder if it's still I saw a couple months ago... Now I feel like my hunch to grab it was right and I'm worried it's sold
Whatever Citizen does to their titanium it’s amazing. I wear a Promaster Tough to work and it has held up under pretty constant abuse. Meanwhile my Pelagos is a scratch magnet even though I baby it way more. The coating they use is pretty amazing imho.
I got a super titanium citizen for 160€ on Amazon. Sapphire too. Ended up buying a second one for my dad a year later, same price. Both ecodrive btw. Citizen has some great inexpensive watches.
that was incredible. what a beautiful watch and what great work you did on it!I love AMZWATCH watch!! Dream watch! Everytime I wear it, makes me feel amazing!
I bought the citizen Atessa Moonphase AT grey dial. The dial is gorgeous, and the finishing on the titanium is incredible at any price. It quickly became my most worn watch.
I sat on the fence with picking one up until I seen it in the wild. The person wearing said how much they loved it. It's thing about watches until you get it in hand and wear it for a day, it's hard to tell what the overall experience is going to be like. I can vouch for this watch that it is special. For what you get in specs and how it feels and looks on the wrist. I paid less then $350 for the navy blue automatic but on the wrist it feels and looks like a thousand bucks or more!
Just got the chrono version of this watch with a panda dial this week. Absolutely love it! I can already tell this one'll be in my collection for a long time.
Great video. Been wearing a citizen eco drive watch for 25 years. My first one was stolen in ‘12 and now I have an Avion eco drive. Only time I have to adjust the time is during DST because it’s always accurate.
Time has kept quite well over that time as well? What I love about citizen is the idea of zero battery change with the value of the titanium. I don’t like heavy bracelets. I don’t know if I can find the +- second accuracy specs for some of these citizens.
I totally agree. Got the same version you have (80X), and the watch is excellent. I wore it on a week long trip for work and it was more pleasant to wear than a lot of my luxury pieces. Also, what bracelet is that on your sapphire speedy? Doesn’t look like the standard bracelet
Citizen makes great looking watches. I'd actually love to see the same dial in a stainless steel and with normal lugs, because I'm not a fan of bracelets, but I'm a great fan of the texture. But this one is great anyway.
i LOVE THESE WATCHES. my issue with most watches is the small date window, you have to squint to see the date or carry a magnifying glass, also perpetual cadate calender would be nice on these too, set and forget !
This is rise of Citizen! Their PCAT and ProMaster lines have been overlooked for a decade. With TheCitizen, the Tsuyosa, and now this Forza line, they have more interesting new watches than anything from Switzerland as well.
I just picked up a refurb (pretty much new w/o the fancy case) fujitsubo for $325. Same titanium & sapphire, but w/ dive watch features & better movement. If these ever go refurb for like $179-$199, be an absolute steal.
Titanium adds a nice "tool" touch to this because of the darker colour. Not too smart, but smart enough for all occasions and casual at the same time. An all rounder of a watch. I like the offset seconds - it gives it a nice look away from predictability. I've ordered the blue for £277 - what a steal.
As a former CNC Machinist turned sales applications in the sheet metal manufacturing industry; the shared intrigue into the manufacturing process of these watches is amazing! Practically sums up my entire reasoning for collecting watches lol
Citizen is replacing seiko for affordable watches and the good news are that citizen offers a lot more for the price than seiko , better machining, great quality materials , a huge variety of different watches and different mechanics , I only regret discovering it with 52 years old
I had to watch this video three times because you spoke so well about this watch, which was a total surprise to me as I had never heard of this model before now. Really ticks many boxes as you say and yet is cheap and stylish. Just found one on chrono24 which I think I will buy. Love the colour too and for me the chapter ring in black sets the whole dial off perfectly. Good video, well made. Update: I decided to contact my local Citizen outlet here in France. They are getting some more deliveries in the next two weeks or so which is fine for me. I was going to just order online but decided to wait and take a look at one in the flesh before buying. Really looking forward to hearing from my dealer.
The manufacturing insight was really helpful. It would be great to hear more about it if you feel like going intk the manufacturing side more. There are so many watch myths out there about hardness and scratch resistance, hand vs machine made, tolerances, etc., it's great to peel some of that away.
have eco drive 200m titanium srate proof 2oyears old plus divers 30year 0ld divers 100mtsbattery both work to perfection never spent money 0n them very underrated watch
after all it comes down to the last question, can you change only the clasp part of the bracelet into a nice quality butterfly one? That would make the watch real classy.
I'm confused. If you work in manufacturing and "get your hands dirty" why would you wear a $500 watch? In fact, you aren't supposed to be wearing a watch when working around machines. So I think someone isn't being honest here.
This finishing in Ti is pretty nice to see at this price. I got a different Ti citizen last year for maybe 350-400$ from an overseas ebay shop and it and it's bracelet are brushed or lapped or whatever and it looks way better than the blasted Ti cases I have.
The integrated bracelet is a hard no for me. Too, bad its a nice looking watch. I have small wrists and these usually cannot be adjusted to fit me well. If I buy a watch with a bracelet, I immediately replace it with a leather strap. Integrated bracelets cannot be changed to a strap.
Great video! I have been eyeing this as well. Question: I have hairy arms, so it hurts when my arm hair gets trapped inside the bracelet links and then the bracelet ends up pulling them off by their roots! Painful! That's why I prefer leather straps. How can I get leather straps onto this bad boy considering that this has an integrated bracelet?
Nice review. Btw, titanium isn't normally "scratch resistant" ... unless it is specially coated. But I just went to Citizen's website and notice this watch *is* Duratect coated.
Great video and while I usually overthink watch purchases, I saw your video and bother Tiffany automatic version same day😂 was on 20% discount and it beats Tsoyosa, PRX and similar watches for me... Also first titanium watch!
I love the name "Super" titanium ! Only the watch world would refer to something being "super" when it just a treatment that solely reduces the visual signs that the material is softer and more easily marked than the usual stainless steel. The fact that titanium feels light and quite tinny is the final icing on the cake...
Nice watch. I would consider it if I didn’t recently get the Certina DS action diver in titanium. Titanium watches are super light, so light that it feels ‘fake’ if that makes sense
Very nice looking. The one you got is probably the best, but I also find the lighter blue version compelling. That teal reminds me of how I liked to set up my Windows 3.1 desktop aesthetic. Cheers.
i think my biggest gripe is the 8213 movement. Because I have a Citizen Pilot Watch with the 8213 movement in brown dial and green leather strap. And it only costed me like 185 dollars (converted to USD from SGD). It's a solid watch for the price considering it's automatic (and way better offering than any of the automatic garbage fossil offers) Personally I feel that if they at least went for a 9 series movement or at least a 8315 it'd been a perfect contender with the Swiss movement offerings that are either
This is a fantastic watch with great price and value. However, since I already own two PRX models-the Quartz Mint/Tiffany and the Ice Blue Automatic-I don't see a reason to own this one as well. Recently, I bought my first luxury watch, a Grand Seiko SBGX263, after collecting watches for two years. This purchase has made me much more selective; I no longer buy watches just because they're hyped. Now, I truly appreciate what I have. It's interesting how it works: the more expensive the watch, the less interesting the cheaper ones become. For reference, my first watch was a Seiko 5 DressKX.
I normally dislike citizen, but this one seems like a solid sportwatch which I would wear 90% of the time. I can't wear the Tissot PRX - the case just looks weird on me, and that's not just my opinion but the opinion of friends, other watch enthusiasts and the salesmen trying to sell me stuff. The feel of citizens often feel as cheap as they are, to me. I'd be interested to see how this feels
I wish Citizen would make these types of models in 35 or 36mm. Integrated watches always wear larger and 40mm just aint gonna work for use small wrist people :(
It's not hard to work with in small volumes, such as a watch body. Milling and polishing it in such a small scale isn't much different than any other metal, and the extra cost is pennies. All the mills and polishing stuff used is the same, because they're all already harder than these metals, it just adds a tiny bit more wear and tear, but virtually insignificant.
Hi. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful watch. I went to have a nice talk to the person who sell watch and own the watch shop. She said the Citizen Watch has one weak point, the battery is very expensive.. May I know this is true ? Or depend the model ? Yours this model battery costs how much ? Thank you.... ❤
Nice to hear somebody advocating for Citizen. I have six of them, good honest well made workhorses that just do what you want, accurately tell the time, never stop and so far, have never needed servicing. They're eco drive of course. I'm a Quartz guy and have no shame that I wear them more than my Omegas.
Agreed! The eco drive is a fantastic movement that makes a heck of a watch for basically everyone
Citizen is the unsung hero.
If you like the solar powered quartz check out Casio Oceanus.... They have some in the 500$ range and are super high quality rivaling grand seiko for sure
@Matt-pp9hl Hi Matt, i would like to, but they seem to be difficult to find here in the UK. Ordering from overseas attracts a healthy import tax making them very expensive. I do have the Yellow Bluetooth Casioak and a Nudmadter though. There is a new metal version of the Casioal out, which I will be acquiring!
I have the vintage Eagle 7 one, mini rolex they called. Look up on the internet, my piece be made at 1980s and surprisingly still a workhorse up until now. It just miss few second a day, which is not my main concern. Since I have had this Citizen watch, I pay more attention about Citizen and end up switch from seiko to the brand Citizen.
I picked up the green/turquoise because of this video! Bought from an AD in Switzerland. $395 shipped to the States. A few days later the green and salmon showed up on Jomashop for $350.
I love that you included your expertise in manufacturing in the video, it brought a lot of unique value. Too many watch folks just have their opinions and little else to offer.
Thanks! I appreciate that
@@yiamas07 The movement is alright, nothing wrong with accuracy. Realistically, few people buy watches for their movements else quartz and eco-drives would be the only watches worth buying. Integrated bracelet + titanium + textured dial + serviceable movement + sapphire + price = a no brainer decision.
@@freewheelin3550 absolutely disagree 100%, but each to their own, of course 🙂
@@yiamas07 What exactly do you dislike about the miyota 8213???
There is a huge difference between manufacturing a watch and a bed or plastic bottles, so unless he manufactured watches, he has zero knowledge
I love Citizen now. Used to be a Seiko fanboy. Citizen is really killing it now with entry level stuff. Just got a yellow dial Tsuyosa and it’s incredible! Beautiful movement and bracelet as well. Stunning yellow!!
I just did exactly this, didn't overthink it and bought it sight unseen. I'm in love with it, it's so comfortable and fits amazing. 10/10 would recommend
Agreed!
@@HarrisonElmore I actually got the auto version, with the 8000 series miyota.
Surprisingly accurate, it keeps better time than anything swiss I own
I found your channel about a month ago, Harrison.
After watching the first video, I immediately subscribed to it, which I rarely do.
I enjoy your common sensical approach, blended with technical information, and also the fact that you review not only $10,000 watches but also $500 ones.
Thank you for your excellent work
I started REALLY loving what Citizen started doing in terms of the brand's aspirations. Loved the tsuyosa (and got it), fell in love with titanium promaster (and got it), and already started saving for the lovely true GMT. Thanks for covering them. Citizen today is like the old Seiko we loved.
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on AMZWATCH 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
Now. Put that dial in a standard case and….chef’s kiss.
I bought a watch from AMZWATCH lightly used for my last milestone birthday. Don't wear it as much as it deserves, but not afraid to, either. It's stunning . Good taste, Sir.
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the AMZWATCH, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
Oh. Here are the product codes for the other colors:
NJ0180-80H - Grey slate dial
NJ0180-80Z - Salmon dial
The best Citizen watches are called "The Citizen" with either the A060 or 0100 movements. Grand Seiko finishing eco drives that are extremely accurate. Best value in the industry is to save for one of those.
isnt it like 4000 dollar watch?
Just ahead and get this watch in all the colors and save some money. The Citizen is a great HAQ watch, though.
The A060 movements can be found for much less.
Two years ago I bought a Casio Oceanus OCW-T4000S, which is a very different watch from this Citizen, but it has a titanium case and bracelet. The case and edges of the middle links have chamfered edges that are high polished, and I can barely discover any scratches after two years of use. At $580 shipped from Japan it looks like Casio has also mastered working with titanium. It's unclear whether they do any surface treatment, although I've seen references to titanium carbide being used.
I can definitely see that the Grand Seiko Taisetsu's case and dial finishing is a step up in quality from the Casio, but we're talking about a ten to one price difference. And the cheaper watch has a tool-less micro adjust, and better AR coating.
The Casio Oceanus OCW-T4000S is a bad ass watch - flying under the radar.
Well done. So cool that you're a guy who can obviously afford high end luxury watches, but you're still willing to purchase, own, appreciate and enjoy a Citizen. I love Citizen, they are probably my favorite watch manufacturer. To me they are the ultimate 'every man' watch company.
Great video. I really enjoyed it.
Glad to hear it! It’s all about design and functionality!
AMZWATCH is one of my favorite watch manufacturers they do offer beautifull dials, good workmanship & moovements.That smooth sweeping second hand is truly mesmerizing！
Thank you for making high quality videos!Love MAMACOO watches
It's great that Citizen is producing great beautiful affordable watches.
I actually bought this exact same watch about 6 weeks ago and I absolutely love it.
I own a lot of much more expensive watches but do not regret, at all, buying this Citizen.
This is an EXCELLENT offering. The only reason I have not picked one up yet is because I'm afraid I won't wear my other watches. If they offer a day date, I might not be able to resist.
they do, its on their website
The day-date has a cleaner dial and is an EcoDrive too, which is arguably the best daily movement if you don't mind the 1hz quartz tick.
Citizen is definitely my favorite brand for affordable and reliable watches. I would even advocate for the Eco-Drive version of this watch the AW0130, that is the one I will be buying.
Citizen has been making great Titanium watches for years. They get to shine with this offering.
Just got the three hand eco drive in green. The only issue I have with it is that I now need the mechanical version. The second issue is I don’t know what color… and I fear that citizen will continue to force me to buy these watches! Excellent!!
Don't analyze that must be why I have 30 watches atm. I like the manufacturing details included in the video.
Damn it's been 3 years, and I still cannot decide on my second watch 😂
@@Capthowdy098Good for you! I am with MrBacchus - 32 watches, and counting…. 😢
Thanks! Sounds like a fun strategy!
30 watches? Are you a woman?
30 watches? Are you a woman?
Love your channel with so many stellar watches! For me the AMZWATCH’ watch is my favorite. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.
Nice watch! But when I google NJ0180-80X it is the one with the green dial. I cannot find it with this grey dial, what is the name of the watch withe the grey dial?
I've had a Titanium Eco-Drive, 200 m water resistant, perpetual calendar watch for over 20 yrs, great watch, has never needed servicing.
These are even cheaper in the px on the base I'm at. I wonder if it's still I saw a couple months ago... Now I feel like my hunch to grab it was right and I'm worried it's sold
Whatever Citizen does to their titanium it’s amazing. I wear a Promaster Tough to work and it has held up under pretty constant abuse. Meanwhile my Pelagos is a scratch magnet even though I baby it way more. The coating they use is pretty amazing imho.
I got a super titanium citizen for 160€ on Amazon. Sapphire too. Ended up buying a second one for my dad a year later, same price. Both ecodrive btw.
Citizen has some great inexpensive watches.
that was incredible. what a beautiful watch and what great work you did on it!I love AMZWATCH watch!! Dream watch! Everytime I wear it, makes me feel amazing!
I bought the citizen Atessa Moonphase AT grey dial. The dial is gorgeous, and the finishing on the titanium is incredible at any price. It quickly became my most worn watch.
I sat on the fence with picking one up until I seen it in the wild. The person wearing said how much they loved it. It's thing about watches until you get it in hand and wear it for a day, it's hard to tell what the overall experience is going to be like. I can vouch for this watch that it is special. For what you get in specs and how it feels and looks on the wrist. I paid less then $350 for the navy blue automatic but on the wrist it feels and looks like a thousand bucks or more!
I really have enjoyed it too!
Where did you find it for that price bro?
I’ve got the Citizen Titanium automatic Pro-master, I love it. Citizen are just great quality watches.
Citizen is making some awesome watches. Nice review
It always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of AMZWATCH's watch 99% of people will never see.
What’s the reference number for the salmon dial one at 1:13, this is definitely my next watch buy but I can’t find it anywhere.
Just got the chrono version of this watch with a panda dial this week. Absolutely love it! I can already tell this one'll be in my collection for a long time.
Another automatic made of cheap titanium. How accurate are these cf quartz, and how abrasion resistant is titanium cf stainless steel?
Great review man
I appreciate it!
Great video. Been wearing a citizen eco drive watch for 25 years. My first one was stolen in ‘12 and now I have an Avion eco drive. Only time I have to adjust the time is during DST because it’s always accurate.
Time has kept quite well over that time as well?
What I love about citizen is the idea of zero battery change with the value of the titanium. I don’t like heavy bracelets.
I don’t know if I can find the +- second accuracy specs for some of these citizens.
may you write here something about the DLC coating ?
which model it has ?
because we apply it on vinyl records... and know something about it
Yes, it also does not make sense to me when the watch dial has quartz, automatic etc written on it. These things should be written at the back.
Is this full titanium? Case and the bracelet too?
I totally agree. Got the same version you have (80X), and the watch is excellent. I wore it on a week long trip for work and it was more pleasant to wear than a lot of my luxury pieces. Also, what bracelet is that on your sapphire speedy? Doesn’t look like the standard bracelet
Get both!
Citizen makes great looking watches. I'd actually love to see the same dial in a stainless steel and with normal lugs, because I'm not a fan of bracelets, but I'm a great fan of the texture. But this one is great anyway.
Where can I buy that automatic green dial. I’m in the US.. but don’t see that model in there website. They just have the eco drive version
i LOVE THESE WATCHES. my issue with most watches is the small date window, you have to squint to see the date or carry a magnifying glass, also perpetual cadate calender would be nice on these too, set and forget !
This is rise of Citizen! Their PCAT and ProMaster lines have been overlooked for a decade. With TheCitizen, the Tsuyosa, and now this Forza line, they have more interesting new watches than anything from Switzerland as well.
I just picked up a refurb (pretty much new w/o the fancy case) fujitsubo for $325. Same titanium & sapphire, but w/ dive watch features & better movement.
If these ever go refurb for like $179-$199, be an absolute steal.
Titanium adds a nice "tool" touch to this because of the darker colour. Not too smart, but smart enough for all occasions and casual at the same time. An all rounder of a watch. I like the offset seconds - it gives it a nice look away from predictability. I've ordered the blue for £277 - what a steal.
Great price! Enjoy!
As a former CNC Machinist turned sales applications in the sheet metal manufacturing industry; the shared intrigue into the manufacturing process of these watches is amazing! Practically sums up my entire reasoning for collecting watches lol
I cant find the watch you are reviewing for sale - the mechanical doesn’t come with the black surrounding the green dial
Citizen is replacing seiko for affordable watches and the good news are that citizen offers a lot more for the price than seiko , better machining, great quality materials , a huge variety of different watches and different mechanics , I only regret discovering it with 52 years old
Only review channel worth watching.
I had to watch this video three times because you spoke so well about this watch, which was a total surprise to me as I had never heard of this model before now. Really ticks many boxes as you say and yet is cheap and stylish. Just found one on chrono24 which I think I will buy. Love the colour too and for me the chapter ring in black sets the whole dial off perfectly. Good video, well made. Update: I decided to contact my local Citizen outlet here in France. They are getting some more deliveries in the next two weeks or so which is fine for me. I was going to just order online but decided to wait and take a look at one in the flesh before buying. Really looking forward to hearing from my dealer.
Bro your my new favourite channel. I'm going to level up a bit lol!
The manufacturing insight was really helpful. It would be great to hear more about it if you feel like going intk the manufacturing side more. There are so many watch myths out there about hardness and scratch resistance, hand vs machine made, tolerances, etc., it's great to peel some of that away.
I’ll try to add more!
Super informative vid, and appreciate the love for Citizen, well deserved.
have eco drive 200m titanium srate proof 2oyears old plus divers 30year 0ld divers 100mtsbattery both work to perfection never spent money 0n them very underrated watch
after all it comes down to the last question, can you change only the clasp part of the bracelet into a nice quality butterfly one? That would make the watch real classy.
What bracelet are you using on the grand seiko?
I'm confused. If you work in manufacturing and "get your hands dirty" why would you wear a $500 watch? In fact, you aren't supposed to be wearing a watch when working around machines. So I think someone isn't being honest here.
I have a titanium Seiko and I can say that titanium scratches more easily than stainless steel. It is really really light.
Wow this analysis is unique
Shows you how overpriced most watches are.
This finishing in Ti is pretty nice to see at this price. I got a different Ti citizen last year for maybe 350-400$ from an overseas ebay shop and it and it's bracelet are brushed or lapped or whatever and it looks way better than the blasted Ti cases I have.
The integrated bracelet is a hard no for me. Too, bad its a nice looking watch. I have small wrists and these usually cannot be adjusted to fit me well. If I buy a watch with a bracelet, I immediately replace it with a leather strap. Integrated bracelets cannot be changed to a strap.
Great video
Merci!
Thank you!!
I own Citizen BL5000 series Eco drive over 12 years now.... Wonderful experience
Hi. Where did you order this particular dial color version? Having a hard time seeing it available online for the US via reputable sites.
Great video! I have been eyeing this as well. Question: I have hairy arms, so it hurts when my arm hair gets trapped inside the bracelet links and then the bracelet ends up pulling them off by their roots! Painful! That's why I prefer leather straps. How can I get leather straps onto this bad boy considering that this has an integrated bracelet?
that Grand seiko is S tier but the cheap citizen is coming up close at B tier looking so good
what is the exact model and colour of that grand seiko at 4:40
Grand Seiko winter/taisetsu sbga415, I own this exact model and it's beautiful!
美しい！黄色味良い！
Nice review. Btw, titanium isn't normally "scratch resistant" ... unless it is specially coated. But I just went to Citizen's website and notice this watch *is* Duratect coated.
Latest Citizen ranges are outstanding.
Great video and while I usually overthink watch purchases, I saw your video and bother Tiffany automatic version same day😂 was on 20% discount and it beats Tsoyosa, PRX and similar watches for me... Also first titanium watch!
Nice!! Enjoy!
Manufacturing insight was fascinating!! Thanks so much .
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love the name "Super" titanium !
Only the watch world would refer to something being "super" when it just a treatment that solely reduces the visual signs that the material is softer and more easily marked than the usual stainless steel.
The fact that titanium feels light and quite tinny is the final icing on the cake...
Nice watch. I would consider it if I didn’t recently get the Certina DS action diver in titanium. Titanium watches are super light, so light that it feels ‘fake’ if that makes sense
Hate the date window that doesn't match the dial and i wish it was a bit smaller
Very nice looking. The one you got is probably the best, but I also find the lighter blue version compelling. That teal reminds me of how I liked to set up my Windows 3.1 desktop aesthetic. Cheers.
Is that suede band on the GS stock? Where did you get that from. It’s beautiful!!
Is the scratch proof coating a nanoparticle or something which can cause toxicity?Like the coatings on aluminum non-stick pans?
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i think my biggest gripe is the 8213 movement.
Because I have a Citizen Pilot Watch with the 8213 movement in brown dial and green leather strap. And it only costed me like 185 dollars (converted to USD from SGD). It's a solid watch for the price considering it's automatic (and way better offering than any of the automatic garbage fossil offers)
Personally I feel that if they at least went for a 9 series movement or at least a 8315 it'd been a perfect contender with the Swiss movement offerings that are either
OK, so where do you find these, from what I can gather not available from US resellers.
This is a fantastic watch with great price and value. However, since I already own two PRX models-the Quartz Mint/Tiffany and the Ice Blue Automatic-I don't see a reason to own this one as well.
Recently, I bought my first luxury watch, a Grand Seiko SBGX263, after collecting watches for two years. This purchase has made me much more selective; I no longer buy watches just because they're hyped. Now, I truly appreciate what I have. It's interesting how it works: the more expensive the watch, the less interesting the cheaper ones become. For reference, my first watch was a Seiko 5 DressKX.
That's how it begins when you first make the switch, but for many watch nerds it doesn't last. I hope it does for your sake though!😆
When are these going to start shipping, put my order in a little over a month ago and recently heard that it will be in October
gained a new subscriber- love your take on watches from a manufacturing point of view its super interesting thanks bro!!!!
Hey buddy, does it keep good time i.e. is it trinket or a watch?
At 1:12 time stamp you sounded like Dave2D. Love the watch and the video.
I normally dislike citizen, but this one seems like a solid sportwatch which I would wear 90% of the time.
I can't wear the Tissot PRX - the case just looks weird on me, and that's not just my opinion but the opinion of friends, other watch enthusiasts and the salesmen trying to sell me stuff.
The feel of citizens often feel as cheap as they are, to me. I'd be interested to see how this feels
what is the model of the grand seiko you are comparing the citizen too?
What's the exact model of this watch....
I wish Citizen would make these types of models in 35 or 36mm. Integrated watches always wear larger and 40mm just aint gonna work for use small wrist people :(
Wheres the gray strap from on the grand seiko?
Titanium is $0.35/lb. It's cheap but hard to work with, so it's the labour costs that increase the price.
It's not hard to work with in small volumes, such as a watch body. Milling and polishing it in such a small scale isn't much different than any other metal, and the extra cost is pennies. All the mills and polishing stuff used is the same, because they're all already harder than these metals, it just adds a tiny bit more wear and tear, but virtually insignificant.
Great video. Is aftermarket DLC a thing?
Yes it is a thing, but its a bit pricey usually to have it done.
Hi.
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful watch.
I went to have a nice talk to the person who sell watch and own the watch shop. She said the Citizen Watch has one weak point, the battery is very expensive..
May I know this is true ? Or depend the model ?
Yours this model battery costs how much ?
Thank you.... ❤