Citizen NY0040 Review - Good Alternative to the SKX

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[@neddubh4529]

Bought one two weeks ago. I'd been considering one for the last two years before I bit the bullet and went for it. Accurate, durable, aesthetically very cool. Definite keeper.

[@neddubh4529]

@@michael.1517 not sure. I got mine on ebay for 115. The classic promaster auto is still widely available.

[@martinsneath9976]

Best watch I've ever owned...you will not be disappointed , quality and price amazing.

[@pzakp311]

As of 2021 Citizen has updated the movement to no. 8204 which is hackable. Still going at 21,600 bpm but it's robust, keeps great time and is still affordable at a prize for about € 200,--.

[@bettersteps]

I've had this watch for a few years now. AMAZING WATCH. Far superior to the SKX in every way. Keep better time than the SKX too. Way better. Honestly, I would rather have the winding over hacking. Who cares if you can hack the SKX if it going to be off 20 seconds within a day?

[@folksurvival]

These now come with the upgraded movement with hacking too.

[@keno77]

Finally I will get one for my birthday (60), I have been waiting for years.

[@tacticalbravo4834]

Belated happy birthday sir 👍

[@rvpsilva9213]

It's never late

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Got one yesterday for my Birthday 🎂 67 Love it Blue with Pepsi Bezel 👌

[@M3LTUP]

Just ordered one of these. They are getting scarce. Had one a few years ago and I sold it. I have missed it ever since. It's a special watch.

[@oxdudepoege]

I am right handed and i love the crown the way it is. I just turn the watch upside down and operate the crown like usual. It doesnt take long the adjust your sight to the upside down dial while setting the watch. And you either dont have to set it that often. But man, the huge comfort benefits of no crown digging in the back of your hand is there all the time.

[@webherring]

Or if you wear it on the inside of the wrist, it's pretty ergonomical. I wish they kept the crown at 8 o'clock for their ecodrive version.

[@jezztech]

It is ISO, certificated, and in the past been used as official kit for by the Italian navy, one of main criteria for a professional diver ,is that he needs to be sure that his watch will not stop, therefore he can hand wind for say 20 -40 turns before immersion, non windable automatics cant deliver this requirement, as indeed quartz cant. The whole " certified Chronometer " aspect is not about micro second accuracy , its about ability to perform under under extreme physical stresses , the concertina aspect of the rubber strap is to a allow expansion over the wrist of a diving suit. So with all these comments made, the Seiko is piss poor ,and can only be considered as a toy.

[@German-lw1wn]

Great watch, I have the full lume version on mesh, I love it. I was about to get an skx but every body has one and I want something different, the ny was the perfect answer.

[@tantu2395]

For some people haven't learn that take off the watches from your wrist for setting is a right way to do so, and the design of left side crown is makes more comfortable to wear as more room between the wrist and hand back.

[@powerofzeus]

I have the blue dial for 1 year..incredible watch ! very nice on my small wrist,every girl like it...love the crown position,I am tired of crowns dig in and leave a mark on my hand !

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Just got one yesterday$175 I'm amazed ! Really enjoying your channel 😊

[@bigingo4269]

I have had one for ten years, and it goes accurately and without problems

[@ogotuwaobuto560]

For the price it's unbeatable. I don't agree with you saying that 28k beat movement is better. For serviceability the lower beat is more robust. If a 28k beat movement was installed it would be a lot more expensive.

[@thomasshaw4173]

I have this watch and love it. Frankly, I would take Citizen and Orient over Seiko. These days Seiko has dropped the ball.

[@alphallama5586]

Great review. the only problem i have with the watch is the pair of underpants at the 12 o clock marker on the dial .........

[@stan4097]

Just ordered the blue one for £175 and can't wait for it to arrive

[@folksurvival]

How is it?

[@stan4097]

@@folksurvival Surprisingly accurate at just +1 second per day. Only thing I'll say is that although the lume is bright when charged, it doesn't last long. Doesn't detract from the watch though at this price. Grab one if you haven't already.

[@mings6744]

Thanks for the video. What an absolute stunner. The black dial is great, but there exists a blue sun-burst reference ;)

[@onifrakimarq7663]

Ming's NY 0040-17le

[@onifrakimarq7663]

I've the blue one and I love this little watch!

[@valueink]

Hey Bruce you need to check out the new titanium NY0100-50M. Same design as the ny004 with new handset from the eco-drive promaster. All super titanium and beautiful marine dial.

[@folksurvival]

It's not the same design.

[@worldisminemf4941]

I discovered this Watch, few days ago. I Love it with a nato strap but in the Moment when i saw it with a stainless steel strap WOW great watch

[@ewanoffshore]

It's a win for the lefties! Great watch, I love mine.

[@oveman]

Sick intros, man.

[@chrismenes4995]

I have this diver and I love it. Sure glad that I didn't flip it because as you said, it is now difficult to find. In fact, Citizen is predominantly Eco - Drive.

[@ajaxforever5473]

Love this Citizen. Great review.

[@jinxUKBK]

Great vid Bruce and great watch. Just can't unsee the underwear 12 o'clock marker.

[@BruceWilliams]

lol thanks now that is all I will see now

[@mylesmooney7505]

Outstanding bit of kit , strap is class ... stainless strap is cool !

[@Noah-zt2pl]

Hi, The citizen with blue dial it's NY0040-17lem or NY0040-17lek .

[@almajenni007]

It's a beaitifull and quality watch. 👀👌👍😎

[@martinskoda8725]

This one was my favourite (full lume dial) for a year in daily rotation, a great promaster automatic, thinks it is a great or even better alternative to SKX (bezel aligns perfectly, rounded and more luxury dial markers, handwound workhorse). I am thinking of selling it though or exchange it for bn0150 or 0156 cause I have to reduce my automatics... ;) I am tired of adjusting them... Great review, keep them coming and we ll keep them buying

[@ngdilin]

Hope you can do the titanium NY0054 next! Great video.

[@lshin80]

I own blue dial one. It's a mule. Maybe less classy than an SKX, but more substantial. And for $100 less.

[@lshin80]

They're becoming very rare. You have to keep searching on ebay: every now and then one of them will pop up.

[@stephrlv714]

Europe (horlogerie4you.com)

[@pericodelospalotes5738]

Less classy? I don't know but it keeeps time better than the Seiko SKS and to me it is more important.

[@plamenpurvanov5451]

They all said that the SKX is better...And they all sold it after they bought the Citizen :D

[@kbeightyseven1783]

The sunburst dial version are still being made

[@bozscaggzz7475]

Cool intro. I thought it was a custom bezel for a second.

[@stevenuk]

#👍🏼 hehe... the NY0040 is a CLASSIC! nice choice.

[@LivingLifeAt40]

Hey Bruce, really like your videos. Keep up the great work 👍🏻 just a quick question, do you know any online stores where i can get a bracelet as well as the leather like the ones you've shown?! I've got the same in blue, thanks!!

[@z00h]

That looks pretty sweet man. I'm not into Citizens so wasn't aware they make this badboy.

[@whyFINAL]

First automatic i have ever bought. for half a price than the 5kx, skx are even more expensive here in CZ

[@mrez5111]

Hi sir. I have question because you had the mini turtle. What wears smaller or looks/appears smaller on the wrist the mini turtle or the citizen ny0040. Thank you in advance.

[@barryegan1097]

Please can you advise me on where to get a oyster bracelet to suit perfectly for this watch. Great vid ,great watch

[@liolp808]

Could you help me decide between the black and the blue dials? Love the sunburst, and love the glossy (blackhole) black! :(

[@Uncle-Rob]

Where did you source the oyster bracelet ?

[@EAH6106]

Would anyone happen to know what metal bracelet he is using or where I can find one?

[@reggievanness]

Ordered mine on E-Bay the exact band you see here on the video .

[@stefanocecchini3260]

Great intro my friend!

[@Hans_Wilsdork]

I wish it had hacking or the eco drive. Already have a SKX007. Don’t want another diver without hacking. I really like the pepsi version of this citizen, and I’m a lefty so 8 o’clock crown sounds good!

[@folksurvival]

They have hacking now on new models but it would be even better if this model had an Eco Drive movement.

[@RUSSIAN7MAFIA]

What is that leather band? Where from!! Looks like a quality piece. Please advise where to buy.

[@mikemike5253]

well i light with a flashlight and there are little dust inside the glass... is ok?

[@RandomRobReviews]

Sweet watch bro. 😎

[@neilpiper9889]

Handwinding is good. Better than skx

[@RUSSIAN7MAFIA]

where can i find that same leather band! looks great :D

[@Takeo2011]

I can’t unsee the 12 O’clock marker looks like underwear.

[@A5HU_03]

😂😂😂😂

[@carlosdelacadiz6658]

Far superior to the Seiko SKX.

[@thomasanonymous1103]

Interesting watch!

[@mattiacolorio8023]

Where did you buy the aftermarket strap?

[@BruceWilliams]

Not in business anymore sadly

[@repo4]

Those underpants!

[@jijoious]

repo4 there's a movie called 'captain underpants'

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Bruce , what are the dimensions ,Lug to lug ?

[@wadehampton1737]

47.5

[@juniorjohnson5961]

@@wadehampton1737 Thank you !

[@benwaddington2475]

liked this watch until someone pointed out the underpants at 12 o'clock....thats all i see now

[@DP-tl5wz]

:-)

[@andrewkristanto3517]

Hahaha 😂

[@kbeightyseven1783]

Like the Seiko sumo

[@jijoious]

It's a 'brief' to know that 😜

[@Terraces07]

I didn't see any pants till people talked about that. Who was the first person??

[@ramonkey2939]

Not my cup of tea but I like the lume

[@TailSpin215]

What size is your wrist?

[@evvignes]

The first wrist shot of the Citizen you were already wearing was not sitting to far up on your hand. (Good) The second wrist shot with the subject watch was way to far up on your hand. (Bad) I already have a similar watch (Citizen Prime), so I don't care so much. You can block me if you want, but I will still watch your videos. I like them. Thanks

[@advcycling]

Please make review of Citizen Promaster which one on you hand

[@angoethomsen2315]

I have both watches, the Citizen is better!!!

[@Jjf109nine]

Set and forget. Really not meant to be played with every 5min

[@armandojuan64]

The one with the yellow dial is impossible to find .

[@oxdudepoege]

armando cardenas I have a full lume dial version with golden crown and bezel in NOS condition. Also very hard to come by these days.

[@plamenpurvanov5451]

The only similar thing is they are both divers...

[@MrJamesDuffy]

Beautiful watch and I love how the contour of the bezel integrates into the case. Also, I prefer straps and bracelets from the same brand as the watch itself so I wonder if Citizen has a bracelet that fits this diver that is comparable to the extraordinary bracelet and clasp that comes on the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk. Great review!