Citizen Chronomaster (CTQ57-1203) - A Line to Rival Grand Seiko

[@WristWatching]

This watch is gorgeous! I need to start giving Citizen more attention, they really have some great pieces that go under the radar.

[@JustWatches1]

The brand is a bit under appreciated in ways!

[@TravisHi_YT]

Shhh, don't let the secret out, otherwise they'll do a seiko and increase prices!

[@jlg395]

The tips point downward to prevent parallax.

[@JustWatches1]

Oh fascinating, I never knew this!

[@stavros_katsopr]

Classy, elegant, simple. Easily an everyday watch, for long. Very underrated too (as most Citizen). But... i'd get the solar, for peace of mind, plus in production still. Thanks for the review Jason, good to see such plain, beautiful watches in review. Cheers mate, be well.

[@JustWatches1]

Yes Solar version is the way to go for sure!!

[@TravisHi_YT]

Battery means you can take it to any service center, with eco-drive you'll have to send it back to japan.

[@chronos-calculus]

Very impressive timepiece! Just for curiosity's sake, it would be neat to see how to set the proper date on this perpetual calendar watch. Great review!

[@JustWatches1]

I don’t actually know and I was just borrowing it so I didn’t want to try!

[@denisdaly1708]

Perfect dimensions and looks

[@JustWatches1]

It’s a looker

[@newtonlee7849]

Very nice looking watch!! I've only seen Cit Chronos in an oyster shape case. I just bought a NB0040-58A ( The Signature Series). Although my watch is a lower end model, it shares the domed sapphire, & incredible indice polishing. These Japanese watches certainly offer much more value than Swiss watches at the same price.

[@JustWatches1]

Oh wow, I haven't seen that NB0040-58A before, it looks really awesome! Enjoy it :)

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

How many years this watch was in the production

[@JustWatches1]

I don't know :(

[@managua-san8075]

I love the color. Not sure i would call it champagne.

[@JustWatches1]

Fair enough :P

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

Can you measure the crystal diameter please ?

[@JustWatches1]

Sorry, I only borrowed this, I don't have it anymore :(

[@9426sunny]

Citizen dress watches and Seiko diver watches never ever signed crown, I don't know why..

[@JustWatches1]

I know I love signed crowns too!

[@JeeGee114]

Much nicer without the Eagle at 6 o clock. If I didn't already have the Sarb Trilogy I would fancy one of these.

[@JustWatches1]

Yes too much overlap with the Sarb to justify both I think.

[@GMknew]

what is the closest version of this watch under $500?

[@JustWatches1]

Are you looking for quartz or mechanical?

[@GMknew]

@@JustWatches1 mechanical would be good

[@JustWatches1]

Citizen NB1050 series Or Seiko Sarb033 or Sarb035 if you can find a sub $500 one

[@davidcrandall4958]

Seems This the age of the Japanese Watch! Keep those Chinese factories Humming?

[@Reconteamwatchblog]

This looks like a derek watch

[@JustWatches1]

It is indeed 😝

[@Reconteamwatchblog]

Haha i knew it