Tougher Than A G? | Citizen Promaster Ray Mears 300m Titanium Quartz BN0118-12L Unbox & Review
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- #MAVERICKWATCHREVIEWS I've been wanting one of these Citizen Ray Mears watches for years. It's a super tough, great looking watch that will last forever. I think the UK version is the best looking & toughest iteration of these watches. Is this tougher than a G-Shock? Get one soon before they stop making them!
Full Specs:
Case: 40mm Super Titanium™
Thickness: 12mm
Lug to Lug: 46mm
Strap: 20mm Kevlar w/titanium keeper
Water Resistance: 300m(990 ft)
Movement/Battery Life: E168/6 Months
Crystal: Sapphire w/AR Coating
Caseback: Monocoque-Sealed
Crown: Signed-Screwdown @ 3:00
Date: Yes @ 3:00, Day: No
Windable: No, Hackable: Yes
Lume: Citizen Proprietary
Bezel: N/A
Weight: 50 Grams
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Citizen must make less profit than anyone else. Their bang for buck is astonishing! God bless them. One of the most underrated watch brands going.
About Citizen: Watchmakers to the core, they even design and make the machines that make their parts. Their watches are not expensive because they are engineers first and marketers second. They care about the watch not the status.
I'm from the UK and have the full titanium version absolutely love it. Its got a rachet clasp as well so great for on the fly adjustment. Great review as always by the way love your channel.
Thanks so much. Yeah their bracelets are great.
Do you have the model number by any chance?
I've had the Royal Marines version of this watch for around five years now (I think). Great watch, solid Citizen watch all round, recommended.
I own the black dial version of this watch. I wanted to keep the profile low, which meant no bracelet. The kevlar strap is adequate, but I decided to go with a black Crafter Blue FKM strap. With 300m of water resistance, an FKM is more than up to the task. If I could have just one tool watch and get rid of my others, this one would stay for sure. Thanks for talking about a rarely discussed watch.
You're very welcome. The Ray Mears is a hidden gem for sure.
Crafter Blue strap superb combination no?
👍👍👍☺️
Your choice of strap superb! 👍👍👍
I got one of these this week into Australia. I love it. Most comfortable watch I have now, and I have a few. Thank you for Leake - ing the vendor, I got mine from the same place.
Thanks so much and well done on figuring out the clue!
This looks great. Ray Mears is a top man too. Thanks for the vid.
Nice watch, just purchased one. looks good on a nice vintage brown leather strap. Got lucky as the second hand hits all the markers on mine. This is my Pelagos mini.
Brilliant watch. I have no idea how but this is being sold in Costco Canada. Just bought one.
It is sold in Germany as well
Hi, I am from the UK and have the titanium bracelet version,I absolutely love it A great every day watch, I agree with the reviewer the date window is a little too small other than that ,Brilliant just pick up and wear, never needs winding or battery change.
Ps
I got mine from D C Leake who happen to have a 10% off voucher offer at the moment . Thanks for the review.
Thank you for the subtle "Leak"I just pulled the trigger on this beast
Yes dude,
I own this watch, but mine is full titanium. I love it to bits.
Had mine in black for over a year now. Changed the strap to canvas nato. Wear it everyday unless doing phys when I wear my garmin
Lots of Uk dealers will ship to America. I ordered one 2 years ago without issue. Why they instruct Citizen dealers not to ship outside of the UK is beyond me, especially when the watch isn’t sold in any other market. This is a way better watch than the US Promaster Tough which is too big, has poor lume and is Duratect coated stainless steel instead of Super Titanium (Duratect coated titanium).
I have both watches and I agree with you.
Exactly
Correct. US version a rip, shows that US distributor is self interested. I got shot down by one UK seller, was happy to locate a UK dealer that would sell to me. This watch has a timelessness to it design wise- nothing to fatigue the senses over time.
I guess I’ll have to go to London then (from Norway) 😄 Because this is a grail level piece for just 399GBP. Worth the ticket price on top for sure.
Indeed. Citizen a company run by engineers top to bottom. Created world’s first titanium watch - inspired by moon landing- and latest achievement: world’s first watch accurate to within 1 second per year!!
Just ordered this on line,got lots of watches,this looks great comes Saturday.By the way I detest smart watches ,I really do,I pray and hope I never have to be forced to buy one and use it ,to stop people laughing at old score style,do so sad ,if it happens in ten years time.
I have a black dial Tough. It's my " do all" sleeper watch. It's tough, amazing water resistance and looks well on anything and in any occasion. It can be sporty or I it can be worn with business attire ( on it's stock metal bracelet). It is has heritage to this watch. I love it! Nice video. Great watch. Thanks!
You're very welcome!
what is the scratch resistance?
Lots of comments about the size of this watch, I have large wrists too and mine is the original version from about 2000, the monobloc case, titanium duratect coating and Eco-drive has stood the test of time. I bought mine pre owned at it still looks new with only the strap being replaced for a new one. The first version is easily distinguished with the arrow just beneath the Citizen brand and slightly different text arrangement at the 6 o'clock
Have you replaced the power cell yet ?
My new citizen echo drive chronograph from a month ago, has amazing lume it last all night long no complaints there
He shines like furious. Besides, it's a beautiful Promaster and it's worth having in your collection.
Thanks for the nice review. I've been looking at the black dial version of this watch in a UK site and, although I really like it, I was in doubt about the size and the way it would look on the wrist... Now I know, and I really want to buy it!
You're very welcome.
I also have this watch. I put it on a Navy Blue Isofrane Strap. Although it was very expensive, it is extremely comfortable. I recommend putting it on an Isofrane. It also matched the dial perfectly.
There amazing watches. I wanted one for ages..I saw one in about 2003 it was the Royal Marines version which I though well if it's good enough for them then it's good enough for me. Ended up with a g shock g 2000 which was a good buy. Fwd 20 years and I saw this gem on ebay for 280 pounds almost brand new. I snapped it up. It's all about the specs. It's a shit hot watch. I work in the construction industry so I need a watch that will take a hammering every day and this laughs at it. Highly recommended from a waych brand that's underrated. Going for the dive promaster jp2000 next. Love it.
Congrats on getting a grail. I have had my eyes on a similar model from Citizen for years.
Thanks Ryan. Hope you've been well.
The blue dial version is now available with the Citizen titanium bracelet- on the site you mentioned (as of 10/2024). 😊👍👍👍
I just bought a blue dial full titanium bracelet version, very comfortable watch. So easy to read at a glance. I have a couple of digital G-Shocks, I'm not sure this will be as tough but we'll see
I guess for the price, it's better than any G Shock , who only incorporate sapphire on their +700£ watches (unless you need the gauges)
Thanks for the recommendation! I just ordered the black dial with bracelet from the “leaked” store.
I only live a couple of miles from this shop great to buy from friendly staff they’ve done me a couple of great deals
I got one with black face and black Kevlar strap, riveted holes, Ti keeper, and all.
Great review. Thanks. Did you get the Ti bracelet in the end?
Excelente video 😀.
Thanks so much!
The only let down of this watch is a strap . Too tight and uncomfortable. Replaced mine with the black nato ,looks fantastic. Great watch very light and durable .
I own the black dial / Kevlar version but I now use an Uncle Seiko Classic GL831 Rubber Diver Strap on it..... It is a perfect match!! Nice review.... New subscriber here in the UK! It makes a change to have a UK only release... You try getting say a Casio Duro here. The prices are astronomical!!
Thanks for the info!Just ordered Uncle Seiko Classic GL831 upon your advice
Nice watch! Tempted to buy this. Have you tested this in sea water? I've read in some watch forums titanium does scratch easier than stainless steel.
I agree, I've got a titanium Pulsar and it scratches.
If you want a good dive watch get a Vostok Amphibia, they're crazy good value 👍
Once they make this in a sweet green, I'll scoop one. Love it all.
Available in UK with green dial.
I'm sold! Ordering tomorrow...
I own 2. You will be very happy! 😊
Thanks for the review. I just ordered the bracelet version of this watch mainly because the US marketed Promaster tough is substantially larger.
I just don't understand it though. Why do they market a Promaster tough to the US market that adds 2mm to the case diameter and to the lug to lug dimensions?
It was worth it as far as I'm concerned.
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. And it's a very good watch for Apocalypse . Hugs from Brazil
I have it in full titanium as well. My everyday watch!
I love my all titanium version as well. Fantastic watch! I have another brand new, old stock(2019), never worn, all titanium for sale as well. I bought two back then thinking I was going to gift one to a friend but turns out that friend wasn't into watches...lol. Let me know if you or someone else might be interested. I still even has the paper between the links and buckle.
Great review! ! Am interested, your 2019 full titanium.
Yes Sir , wouldn't want those Government Officials in DC to knock on your Door ! 👍
Will there be a Bear Grylls one that stays in a hotel and pretends to eat things that aren't real ?
Ouch!
@@maverickwatchreviews citizen is great and so is your channel !
Thanks so much!
lol
I have a few of these and the first generation, I prefer the first version but these are hard to come by now and expensive. This is still a good watch but not as scratch resistant as first Gen and neither does it have a lovely domed sapphire crystal.
The ray mears is a legendary watch. That is the first generation.
Gorgeous watch, wonderful review. Thank you 🙏 😊
Amazing review, found your channel because of that mont bell version. I got the one you brought up in this video, early this year, amazing watch. I suggest that you swap positions between the information plate and the keeper. I find that that the only thing that can scratch this watch is the information plate itself, I got some scratches on the case from it. But again it could be me mishandling it because the watch is tough.
Awesome, thank you!
A real beauty.
There is a new similar watch , promaster land with titanium bracelet available in the USA 41mm. Slightly larger and smaller chapter ring. Considering it. I have the similar BM6400 steel with mineral glass. I like it a lot, but the hands are too thin.
Much nicer than the USA variant.
Hey Maverick, I recently bought one of these on the strength of this review (I am in UK).
Absolutely loving it, though I found the original Kevlar strap a bit stiff so I bought a nicely matching silicone Bison strap.
I swapped the Ti buckle and keeper over ...it's wearing well.
Great to hear. These are in my top ten favorite watches of all time. Glad you're enjoying it!
Wasnt Ray Mears U if TN head basketball coach during Bernard King and Ernie Grunfeld years in the 70s?
Cool guy and winning Vols.
You can get black,blue,green with titanium bracelet.
Thats it!! Very good solar watch .. do you sell this watch? Thanks
Never going to sell this watch😁
@@maverickwatchreviews but it s very small for your wrist😁
please do vs bj7110-89e you did 86L (the white&blue 2 years ago) it had saph and super titanium plus gmt may be open back case is negative but its half the price and diver cert
Hi mate - You can get the black one on a Ti strap in the UK now for £215
I'm in the USA and would like to buy one with the Ti strap. Can you tell me who has it? Thanks!
Id like to know too
Hi Where from please? Currently seeing £269
Oh bollocks, I got the blue on blue Kevlar last year for £300 ..then again, it's a great piece of kit
No you couldn't. Don't mislead people.
This really reminds me of the now discontinued tough master pro blue watch that they have
It is very similar but better i.m.o.
The black one is a keeper for me. Luckily I bought it before Brexit.
When is Brexit?
I got mine.
@@Fernando-jy6gq 1/1/2020
Such a shame they didn't make an automatic version. It must be very expensive to replace the power cell in it because of the closed case back.
Ummm there is a Real Mears Yellowstone watch with an etched rear case.
Should be giod 15-20 years
Costs about £80 for a complete service
You omitted the Channel islands, such as Jersey. (-:
My one is still going strong after a couple of years, looking as new.
Just bought a titanium bracelet for it that is an almost perfect match to the Citizen one but a lot cheaper ...hyfryd ;-)
Hey there, any chance you could please tell me what bracelet that was? Thank you
I’m from Japan, but I can’t find any dealer who ships outside uk...
D.C. Leake
Enjoy
The Watch Hut
You can get the pmd56-2952 which is radio controlled and same design!!!
@@diegocanale1124 Not same design.
Is this ISO diver certified?
Nope, but why would you dive without a bezel anyway ?
No not ISO dive certified, but it’s a tool watch, not a dive watch. Worried about water ingress. Watch is good to 1000 ft, however you won’t be doing very well at all if you’re still attached to that watch at that depth.
I don't understand the secrecy. Do they not want to sell their watches?
No, apparently they don’t want to sell them. Citizen is run by engineers with a passion for engineering. They have never tried to sell prestige. Being engineers they don’t really know marketing. A big plus for their customers. World class watches for not a whole lot of money. Sort of the Volkswagen of the watch world, perhaps?
They are for sale in Japan £200! £250, titanium strap. Sold everywhere in the world. That was a sales pitch, saying only available in UK!
Fascinating! Send me a link to a store outside of the UK that sells them legitimately. Thanks!
I have not seen these at all in Japan.
@@maverickwatchreviews They ain't..the ones in Japan are the Mont Bell and certainly not 200
Beg to differ. I purchase many JDM watches, ran this model and came up empty. Who exactly is retailing this watch in Japan pray tell?
The watch sold “Everywhere in the world “ is Stainless Steel, titanium plated, 41mm, no Arabic numerals, 200m wr - not 300m. You don’t see the difference?
I wear Grand Seiko for work...... otherwise I wear this watch. LOVE this watch
Great watch.
The Watch Hut in the UK sales these watches.
There is a Canadian Momentum watch similar to this.
Link?
Great watch, looks very like the Momentum Steelix
My thoughts exactly, I have the momentum steelix and a damn fine watch it is.
@@robertkirk4387the Momentum is likely a homage of the Citizen. Citizen has had this design for a couple of decades at least. I have the discontinued BM6400. Very similar. Actually Momentum Atlas is the homage.
How sharp are the inner sides of the lugs? Citizen is notorious for this fault.
Razer sharp. I had to go to the E.R. and get stitches.
@@maverickwatchreviews, I asked a serious question and you made a stupid joke. You just lost a subscriber.
Lmao...ok.
I own/en more than 8 Citizen watches, non of which had this claimed fault of yours.
@@Ghuraify, lucky you. I have two Citizen Eco - Drives and I noticed that the inner lug is sharper than the outer lug. Maybe a better term would be it is not finished as well. Oh well, you get what you pay for.
Surprised no one commented on it, but @4:02 you state "...looking at a 48mm". No biggie but pointing it out.
Lug to lug
Oh! poor Rolex !
Love these, but they are too small bit my wrist. Watch for life. I bought one and had to take it back. It just looked lost on my 8 inch wrist
I wish it had radio controlled and eco drive
It does have eco drive, just no atomic time. It fits the model, it has to be simpler to be durable.
There is an older perpetual calendar version of this but not sure about atomic.
I must be stupid because I can’t figure out the store + LEAK… lol. Great watch anyway!! Great review too! Edit: I think I got it
I know where you got this watch from! They sent me it all the way to Washington "D.C" 😏
Well done sir :)
does it come in red
No just a blue and black dial option on kevlar, and a black dial on bracelet.
Been watching this channel for years and you're always aligned with my tastes and interests. This is such a great watch, I have the black bracelet model. Shame these are only sold in the UK. I found a place that Leaked them for sale in the US. Either way, it's a winner and a keeper for me.
Thanks so much and well done on figuring out the clue!
Citizen PMD 56 series is 2 steps above this one I guess
It is but the radio signal ONLY works in Japan.
What's the other step
@@maverickwatchreviews unless you’re crazy and stupid enough like me to build a raspberry pi to emulate the Japanese signal ;-)
The only difference are the radio that only works in japan and the week day....not worth the extra hundreds of $$$
So u didn't answer if it was better than a G
It's not "better" but just as good in my opinion.
a couple of mm thinner would be mighty.
yes i can get it for 279£ in England.
While I like Citizen watches, the numerals are just too large for my taste.
It's a Field/Military style watch, it's how they are.
BUT not "Atomic" in eastern U.S. PITA.
I think you'll find the accuracy is pretty good even without Atomic sync....
The true ray mears watch is the early 200m version 7828.
These are,dare I say copies.
But better
@@itsallrobbish Then all currently manufactured submariners are copies of 6204 ?
No,they're evolution
dcLEAK
It’s fine but no way in hell am I shelling out $400.00 for that watch. The Stuhrling I just got for $50.00 looks better.
Unfortunately that Stuhrling is not as good a watch.
@@maverickwatchreviews to each their own. no one I know would even know that 400.00 job is elite anyway.
I picked up the original Ray Mears second hand 7 or 8 years ago, I paid 480 UK pounds (much more than retail). It was my first sapphire crystal watch, and I fell hard for it. It kicked off an obsession for good watches, and I've got a nice collection today - including several Rolexes, a couple of Audemars Piguets, and others. I'm here to tell you that a Stuhrling POS has no business being featured in the same sentence as a Ray Mears. I still love it, it's still in my rotation, I wore it yesterday in fact.
A watch that size looks okay on a woman's wrist.
I have one - They are only £150 on Amazon UK - I can put one on EBay and post using global shipping if anyone is interested.
Warning: I have a 7.75" wrist and it looks stupidly small - it looks stupidly small on tis guys wrist too.
Can't see one on amazon UK at all
Do you have a link for Amazon UK as I can't see one there?
you talking nonsense
Americans are just used to bigger watches and being flashy imo. I love this watch and have 7.5 wrist with huge hands.
Not true - provide a link
This watch is too small for your wrist. You are a big guy and should wear bigger watches.
Nope, I'm fine but thanks for the weird comment...lol.
Don’t you dare tell him how to live his life! Too large watch on small wrist is much more of a ‘problem’, and even that’s up to personal preference.
Not everyone wants to wear Nixon or Tank wall clocks mate. LOL
Great review. Watch boxes are supplied by that country’s distributor, not by Citizen. Buy a Rolex in USA, get a crappy molded plastic box; buy in Geneva get a pigskin box with wood inlay. Contrary to some claims otherwise in this review, this watch is definitely not available out of the UK. I for one would not steer customers to the seller in future reviews. Let prospective buyers do their own legwork. I did contact one UK retailer who told me in no uncertain terms they would NOT sell to me (I live in the US). It would not be good for your viewers if this UK source got in trouble and lost their franchise. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. So glad I became aware of this model. If I had the US model I’d be fit to be tied 😵🤯!! To wit: Heavy SS titanium plated, not solid titanium. 42 mm vs 40 mm dial, WR 200 M not 300M. Same price in the USA for a massive downgrade. I now see the USA distributor in a different light. Oh, and on the USA version, plain Jane dial and no Arabic numerals. No doubt that kevlar strap will outlast the pyramids. BTW, the small sunken date window is purposful: The watch case and a steel plate behind the dial form a faraday cage to minimize magnetic contamination, and the small recessed date window is to minimize exposure to magnetic radiation.
Thanks for the kind words! I do want to clarify a couple of your statements though. 1). I didn't make the claim that this watch was available outside of the UK. There were some comments made by viewers to the contrary but not by myself. For all reading this: *This watch is simply NOT available outside of the UK by an authorized dealer*. That doesn't mean you can't get one, it just makes it harder. 2). As for the UK seller I eluded to in the review I stand by that recommendation as they were fantastic to deal with. I feel it's part of my job in these reviews to help viewers find the watches they love. I don't care about how I, the end user, obtain a watch and will let the seller worry about the implications of selling a watch they might not be authorized by Citizen to sell. And finally I agree with you that the USA version of this watch pales in comparison to this UK version reviewed on the blue strap and the all titanium version I have. Thanks again for the kind words and thanks for watching.