i bought the blue version about month ago...beautiful watch in person...finishing is amazing..
@notyourgrandadswatch77052 жыл бұрын
I 100% agree. I would take this any day over a Sarb. Excellent looking watch
@jerryglasses22292 жыл бұрын
19mm straps are not that hard to find anymore. Holden's has plenty to choose from. $407 is a steal for this watch. Classic OP style that you can wear in almost any situation. Citizen has some great watches but doesn't get the respect it deserves.
@sulmanshah2 жыл бұрын
Wait where can you get this for $407?? I've been looking all morning
@1Snouser2 жыл бұрын
@@sulmanshah sakurawatches
@rodneywatkins4731 Жыл бұрын
Just pulled the plug on this from Sakura. An absolute no-brainer and a full beast mode SARB killer!
@ET-cj8jo6 ай бұрын
It can be bought for ¥45000 at camera stores here in Tokyo, that is about USD$300. As at March 2024. The cheaper price in USD is because of the weak yen.
@BagoGarde9 ай бұрын
I have it and love it. Very sweet case finishing. The dial is sunburst light silver
@janecena81479 ай бұрын
This watch is in most ways near identical to the Grand Seiko SGBX261, except the hands and lume. For the price the best watch I've ever had.
@АлександрСорокин-ф2с6 ай бұрын
Nice watches, have this one. The dial is probably would be better in more "warm" colour, like in Chronomaster AQ4041-54A.
@marccarillo412511 ай бұрын
That watch looks way too good and classy for its price point. Just want to know how is the accuracy and power reserve? Cool review btw!
@Muckian19924 ай бұрын
Has anyone found a decent oyster style bracelet with a smaller lug to lug on the male end links or alternatively a bracelet with female end links?
@henrywest72172 жыл бұрын
Beautiful everydayer
@c.s.herman8604 ай бұрын
Will this fit well for 7" ?
@PpaStrmpf2 жыл бұрын
Only bummer it is JDM model. Getting it in EU means vat and import tax. Still nice watch and nice movement.
@rendullic2 жыл бұрын
SARB is killed so many times! My favorite killer will always be orient star
@Scum8ag2 жыл бұрын
Overall great package but I cannot get past how thin the hands are for the index set and case style. Damn pet peeves I swear!
@ayeyo27112 жыл бұрын
100% agree that the hands are out of proportion with the indices. I would’ve preferred thinner indices given how small the dial is
@denisdaly17082 жыл бұрын
you get used to them. you have been looking at too many divers
@rocketman10582 жыл бұрын
It feels like the watch has zoratsu polishing, right? if it's so, then it's the most affordable zoratsy watch out there
@ManWithNoShame2 жыл бұрын
Casio oceanus
@markiangooley2 жыл бұрын
I’d rather have it with a 5 second/year thermocompensated quartz movement. But I’m a freak. Some of the Seiko Dolce watches have those, usually no date function.
@maggott34kev2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob how do you think this compares with the Traska Commuter quality wise? I love my Traska
@douggrier6073 Жыл бұрын
You really need to learn to hold the watches still sometimes rather than constantly moving
@RandomRobReviews Жыл бұрын
I choose not to video static, sorry this is not your preference
@laplantski2 жыл бұрын
Oh No U didn't
@RandomRobReviews2 жыл бұрын
Lol, 100%
@Micky575 Жыл бұрын
I got this watch from Sakura just a few days ago. The white dial is just outstanding. It's white with a silverish tone. I immediately changed the bracelet to a dark brown leather strap. The movement has been off by -2 seconds in the three days I've been wearing this watch non-stop. This watch is a beauty and no Seiko is a match in this pricepoint and specs.
@Bhethar2 жыл бұрын
I have the black dial version and I must say, hands down one of the best watches money can buy. Despite giving him a rough life, no scratches so far, the protective coating is quite good. The design is elegant, sporty and essential. If it had a Swiss name on the dial it would probably retail for triple the price and people would still claim it was a bargain.
@ampdrum12 жыл бұрын
A great watch. I love mine, silver dial.
@poppad1187 Жыл бұрын
I grabbed a SARX 075 ( White textured dial) 6R movement (70hr PR) which is considerably more expensive and this is just as nice, the dial, 9 series and case are beauty on a budget. Everything I’ve bought from Citizen starting with the Promaster Fugu diver as well and the Eco Drive World Time GMT is built well, takes it licks, accurate, reliable and looks good at a bargain.
@liambyrne34882 жыл бұрын
I bought a watch from Sakura watches last year. The import taxes to the U.K was £70 (which I was fine with)so be careful people people and do your homework before the taking the plunge.
@eldeuterio2 жыл бұрын
How long did it take to arrive? Is PayPal the best way to pay? Thanks!
@liambyrne34882 жыл бұрын
@@eldeuterio it took exactly a month to arrive to the UK. I payed with my debit card but I'm sure PayPal is most likely accepted.
@eldeuterio2 жыл бұрын
@@liambyrne3488 Thanks a lot!!
@ampdrum12 жыл бұрын
I have one. I dig it. The prices have dropped about a hundred bucks since I got mine around a year ago. I’m into autos under a grand. Solid and tough. A win. MIJ.
@simonwright68822 жыл бұрын
Yet another example of a great size for the smaller wrist being ruined by male end links. Yes you can change the bracelet but we are paying for the bracelet as part of the package.
@turnbasedtoddy76642 жыл бұрын
I have been screaming this for years
@lukewalker10512 жыл бұрын
Very nice Rob. I would love to see this watch side by side with the SARB 035 creme dial to validate your comment about this being more beautiful because to my eye, I am not sure that's the case. But, you have great aesthetic sense because this is what you do and if you say this watch is more beautiful than the iconic Seiko 035, I am going to have to take your word on it.
@catlike12 жыл бұрын
I have the 035 and the blue dial version of this Citizen. I would say the Citizen has zaratsu like polishing of the indices that truly is stunning and more impressive than the SARB. Both watches are great. I'd say the watches are quite comparable.
@dustinr162 жыл бұрын
I’ve previously owned both the SARB033 and SARB035. This blows them out of the water. Photos and video don’t do the dial justice. The dial has a cool reflective shinny pattern and the mix of brushed and policed indices shimmer in all lighting. The case finishing, bracelet and movement are leagues ahead of the SARB033/35. Citizen delivered on the perfect dressy piece I had been waiting for. Trust me you’d sell your Seiko SARB once you handle this Citizen in person.
@denisdaly17082 жыл бұрын
much better finishing, thiner, AR coating, durateck coating, much better movement.
@therealdeal74682 жыл бұрын
This watch is finished to a higher degree compared to the SARB. However, the SARB's stepped case is quite something.
@scdevon2 жыл бұрын
Classy looking watch. I never warmed up to Citizen like I did with Seiko, but Citizen nailed it with this one! Thanks, Rob.
@brifiveo2 жыл бұрын
Love that high polish rehaut
@Digital_Ken2 жыл бұрын
I have this Black dial version nb1050-59e , the finishing is better than expected.
@garrisonyuri432527 күн бұрын
Can this be purchased anywhere in the US, or is it only available from Japan?
@fabfour2892 жыл бұрын
40mm, 20mm and, oh female end link also.. pls Citizen
@jimclip20122 жыл бұрын
Love this watch, I have the white version, $383 from Sakura. Bracelet is about the same quality as the SARB…what I’d expect for around $400 if you shop around. There is room for a third tighter pair of micro adjustment holes, which a local jeweler added for me, fixed the issue of being a little too loose for my wrist. I think it’s a tossup between this and the SARB, but this one wins for white since the Sarb isn’t a true white, more of a cream.
@yankeexpress2 жыл бұрын
Have both the Sarb and this Citizen. Love how the polished inner bezel sets off the dial and indices. The Citizen is overall the better watch…smoother highbeat movement, sapphire crystal, better case finishing, better bracelet, lower price to USA. Very handsome watch. And the sunburst blue dial version Seiko has no answer for.
@expertreviews11122 жыл бұрын
That blue sunburst looks cheap
@bruceleroy80639 ай бұрын
@@expertreviews1112I have the blue one and in sunlight it does look cheap. Indoors and especially in overcast weather it looks really good as the blue stays darker and graduates into black. Not something I purposely wear on sunny days.
@bruceleroy80636 ай бұрын
As an owner of the blue i can say you are correct when its in sunlight. Indoors or overcast it looks great @@expertreviews1112
@edouble78436 ай бұрын
@@expertreviews1112 I opted for the white dial as the safer bet. I found the blue to look a bit....eh.
@srezaofficial2 ай бұрын
the best citizen
@jubjub63302 жыл бұрын
Lovely watch but the key to the sarb aesthetic to me is the handset
@antonhallergren5882 жыл бұрын
I just wish it was a 6 o clock date or no date
@sammy8061510 ай бұрын
Tissot Gentleman killer
@CollinB_EDC2 жыл бұрын
Nice watch indeed! I’ll keep this on my radar
@jaybe81602 жыл бұрын
You're right Rob, it does wear significantly larger than the Sarb033/035 as it has a longer lug-to-lug distance, a slightly larger case and a larger case/dial ratio. The bracelet tho is pretty much the same as the one's, Seiko used on their Sarb models back then. 19mm lug spacing is a pity, too.
@HristianHK2 жыл бұрын
Mr. 3 ball man😂
@rainappleby Жыл бұрын
The NB1050-59L Blue version of this looks interesting.
@basselamjad958 Жыл бұрын
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall is one of the biggest Robberies of modern day boxing 🥊 to me.
@alexanderjubb15332 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob - I'm trying to get hold of a citizen nj0150-81z (yellow face), any ideas on where to pick one up? Cheers
@sledgehammerlion2 жыл бұрын
Had to buy it. Couldn’t pass it up. I feel like as these gain more attention they will only go up in popularity.
@deanwaller82833 ай бұрын
Citizen absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one!
@fungt892 жыл бұрын
its gorgeous but just too serious for me. Lumed hands scream practicality and everyday.
@jodysilvia22 жыл бұрын
I have the sarb035 that I wore 1 time and it's just sitting in my watch box
@tedmiller2334 Жыл бұрын
I've been eyeing this watch since last year and just ordered it yesterday from sakura.
@retrostu12 жыл бұрын
Lovely looking watch. I’m a huge fan of the dress/sports style. And citizen is a brand I am yet to own 🤔
@theleastsignificantbit479410 ай бұрын
Damn. It is a SARB killer.
@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen Жыл бұрын
SARB killer. Im getting one
@tob8558 ай бұрын
Great review, thanks!
@icas802 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about this as a white dial summer watch. Perfect timing!
@achannelfulloflife570711 ай бұрын
Hi i have 6inch wrist... And i was confused between this and seiko SRPE55.. please suggest me which would fit right
@janecena81479 ай бұрын
At 6.5 inch it fits perfect on my wrist. Wouldn't worry about the size tbh.
@olegarhov53692 жыл бұрын
У меня такие часы, с таким цыферблатом, белым.
@andyconnolly282 жыл бұрын
Looks very similar to a Casio Edifice edf100f although casinos are quartz
@jonabitstream2 жыл бұрын
quartz gives Casio an advantage there, but the Citizen looks a bit sharper.
@samayoa952 жыл бұрын
I’m tempted to buy one of these.
@prostek Жыл бұрын
Hi is it polar white or off white dial?
@joaosousa5062 Жыл бұрын
I think that is a silver metalic white.
@VF52 жыл бұрын
Is that dial color silver or white?
@jaer.65402 жыл бұрын
It's white
@MegaMarlon01232 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥😃
@newgunguy41762 жыл бұрын
Hi. $1,200 is the most I could ever afford to spend on a watch. Is the MM200 the best AUTO dive watch for the that price?
@Aaron-fb1pq Жыл бұрын
The best five watch at 1200 is the Longines hydroconquest. It’s a true luxury brand
@newgunguy4176 Жыл бұрын
@@Aaron-fb1pq Good point.
@CsabaSulyok422 жыл бұрын
Loved you mentioned the similarity to the Rolex oyster perpetual. Would be interesting to see a comparison video.
@VectorAero Жыл бұрын
naw SARB is still king (if you can find one nowadays): Signed crown, better looking handset, classier looking overall, compact lugs for smaller wrists, comfortable bracelet, 20mm lug width strap monster. The Citizen looks more plain IMO, however lume is better, thinner case, and the 9011 movement is better at 28.8k bph. I have a love/hate relationship with Seiko's 6R movement but I'll still choose the SARB hands down.
@christopherchoi7350 Жыл бұрын
This machine looks neat, pure and ultraconservative superficially when it comes to an abstract observation. On the other hand this is a sculpture of proportional madness that is hard to make without extreme meanness and persistence in reaility. In this respect the machine has a same danger as Janus but fortunately this can be alerted by a complex see-through back at the rear compared to extremely simple front. It would be surprising if many people recognize radical concept of this machine however fortunately I don't think it is easy to notice.
@wendyandgeoffpattison2610 Жыл бұрын
My head hurts!
@ayeyo27112 жыл бұрын
I’d choose this silver dial color over the cream SARB035 (which I had) and the 38.5mm size over the larger Seiko Presage models. It looks like a nice middle-of-the-road GADA. I had this on my radar but chose the dressier white dial Raymond Weil Maestro as my dress watch, plus the RW has standard 20mm lugs
@WLVFX2 жыл бұрын
Is Sakura a reputable seller?
@lonnieortiz95712 жыл бұрын
yes they are i bought the blue version there...Gnomon watches also has them but for $500...I'd recommend Sakura save $100
@WLVFX2 жыл бұрын
@@lonnieortiz9571 Thank you
@jaer.65402 жыл бұрын
Hell yes
@yankeexpress2 жыл бұрын
There are other reputable JDM vendors that are a bit lower priced than Sakura, if you shop around. Sakura is definitely safe but not quite the lowest.
@ronb41152 жыл бұрын
Anyone watching go for the Islander Linen over this, better value and design, especially lug to lug. There is an Islander oyster bracelet available for $60 “upgrade”. I’m not knocking the Citizen, but the Islander wins.
@deanwaller8283 Жыл бұрын
It really, REALLY doesn't,as good as Marc's watches are,and they are very good,they're a microbrand,a wannabe,this is from a proper watch makers with a true heritage and history.