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.
@neddubh45293 жыл бұрын
@@michael.1517 not sure. I got mine on ebay for 115. The classic promaster auto is still widely available.
@martinsneath99763 жыл бұрын
Best watch I've ever owned...you will not be disappointed , quality and price amazing.
@pzakp3112 жыл бұрын
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,--.
@bettersteps3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
These now come with the upgraded movement with hacking too.
@keno776 жыл бұрын
Finally I will get one for my birthday (60), I have been waiting for years.
@tacticalbravo48344 жыл бұрын
Belated happy birthday sir 👍
@rvpsilva92134 жыл бұрын
It's never late
@juniorjohnson59613 жыл бұрын
Got one yesterday for my Birthday 🎂 67 Love it Blue with Pepsi Bezel 👌
@M3LTUP4 жыл бұрын
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.
@oxdudepoege6 жыл бұрын
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.
@webherring4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jezztech4 жыл бұрын
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-lw1wn7 жыл бұрын
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.
@tantu23954 жыл бұрын
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.
@powerofzeus6 жыл бұрын
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 !
@juniorjohnson59613 жыл бұрын
Just got one yesterday$175 I'm amazed ! Really enjoying your channel 😊
@bigingo4269 Жыл бұрын
I have had one for ten years, and it goes accurately and without problems
@ogotuwaobuto5607 жыл бұрын
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.
@thomasshaw41735 жыл бұрын
I have this watch and love it. Frankly, I would take Citizen and Orient over Seiko. These days Seiko has dropped the ball.
@alphallama5586 Жыл бұрын
Great review. the only problem i have with the watch is the pair of underpants at the 12 o clock marker on the dial .........
@stan40974 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the blue one for £175 and can't wait for it to arrive
@folksurvival Жыл бұрын
How is it?
@stan4097 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@mings67447 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. What an absolute stunner. The black dial is great, but there exists a blue sun-burst reference ;)
@onifrakimarq76637 жыл бұрын
Ming's NY 0040-17le
@onifrakimarq76637 жыл бұрын
I've the blue one and I love this little watch!
@valueink4 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It's not the same design.
@worldisminemf49414 жыл бұрын
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
@ewanoffshore7 жыл бұрын
It's a win for the lefties! Great watch, I love mine.
@oveman7 жыл бұрын
Sick intros, man.
@chrismenes49955 жыл бұрын
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.
@ajaxforever54737 жыл бұрын
Love this Citizen. Great review.
@jinxUKBK4 жыл бұрын
Great vid Bruce and great watch. Just can't unsee the underwear 12 o'clock marker.
@BruceWilliams4 жыл бұрын
lol thanks now that is all I will see now
@mylesmooney75053 жыл бұрын
Outstanding bit of kit , strap is class ... stainless strap is cool !
@Noah-zt2pl5 жыл бұрын
Hi, The citizen with blue dial it's NY0040-17lem or NY0040-17lek .
@almajenni007 Жыл бұрын
It's a beaitifull and quality watch. 👀👌👍😎
@martinskoda87256 жыл бұрын
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
@ngdilin5 жыл бұрын
Hope you can do the titanium NY0054 next! Great video.
@lshin807 жыл бұрын
I own blue dial one. It's a mule. Maybe less classy than an SKX, but more substantial. And for $100 less.
@lshin807 жыл бұрын
They're becoming very rare. You have to keep searching on ebay: every now and then one of them will pop up.
@stephrlv7146 жыл бұрын
Europe (horlogerie4you.com)
@pericodelospalotes57386 жыл бұрын
Less classy? I don't know but it keeeps time better than the Seiko SKS and to me it is more important.
@plamenpurvanov54514 жыл бұрын
They all said that the SKX is better...And they all sold it after they bought the Citizen :D
@kbeightyseven17836 жыл бұрын
The sunburst dial version are still being made
@bozscaggzz74754 жыл бұрын
Cool intro. I thought it was a custom bezel for a second.
@stevenuk7 жыл бұрын
#👍🏼 hehe... the NY0040 is a CLASSIC! nice choice.
@LivingLifeAt407 жыл бұрын
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!!
@z00h7 жыл бұрын
That looks pretty sweet man. I'm not into Citizens so wasn't aware they make this badboy.
@whyFINAL2 жыл бұрын
First automatic i have ever bought. for half a price than the 5kx, skx are even more expensive here in CZ
@mrez51119 ай бұрын
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.
@barryegan10974 жыл бұрын
Please can you advise me on where to get a oyster bracelet to suit perfectly for this watch. Great vid ,great watch
@liolp8085 жыл бұрын
Could you help me decide between the black and the blue dials? Love the sunburst, and love the glossy (blackhole) black! :(
@Uncle-Rob6 жыл бұрын
Where did you source the oyster bracelet ?
@EAH61064 жыл бұрын
Would anyone happen to know what metal bracelet he is using or where I can find one?
@reggievanness4 жыл бұрын
Ordered mine on E-Bay the exact band you see here on the video .
@stefanocecchini32607 жыл бұрын
Great intro my friend!
@Hans_Wilsdork4 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
They have hacking now on new models but it would be even better if this model had an Eco Drive movement.
@RUSSIAN7MAFIA6 жыл бұрын
What is that leather band? Where from!! Looks like a quality piece. Please advise where to buy.
@mikemike52533 жыл бұрын
well i light with a flashlight and there are little dust inside the glass... is ok?
@RandomRobReviews7 жыл бұрын
Sweet watch bro. 😎
@neilpiper98896 жыл бұрын
Handwinding is good. Better than skx
@RUSSIAN7MAFIA6 жыл бұрын
where can i find that same leather band! looks great :D
@Takeo20115 жыл бұрын
I can’t unsee the 12 O’clock marker looks like underwear.
@A5HU_034 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@carlosdelacadiz66582 жыл бұрын
Far superior to the Seiko SKX.
@thomasanonymous11037 жыл бұрын
Interesting watch!
@mattiacolorio80234 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the aftermarket strap?
@BruceWilliams4 жыл бұрын
Not in business anymore sadly
@repo47 жыл бұрын
Those underpants!
@jijoious6 жыл бұрын
repo4 there's a movie called 'captain underpants'
@juniorjohnson59614 жыл бұрын
Bruce , what are the dimensions ,Lug to lug ?
@wadehampton17374 жыл бұрын
47.5
@juniorjohnson59614 жыл бұрын
@@wadehampton1737 Thank you !
@benwaddington24757 жыл бұрын
liked this watch until someone pointed out the underpants at 12 o'clock....thats all i see now
@DP-tl5wz6 жыл бұрын
:-)
@andrewkristanto35176 жыл бұрын
Hahaha 😂
@kbeightyseven17836 жыл бұрын
Like the Seiko sumo
@jijoious6 жыл бұрын
It's a 'brief' to know that 😜
@Terraces075 ай бұрын
I didn't see any pants till people talked about that. Who was the first person??
@ramonkey29396 жыл бұрын
Not my cup of tea but I like the lume
@TailSpin2155 жыл бұрын
What size is your wrist?
@evvignes7 жыл бұрын
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
@advcycling6 жыл бұрын
Please make review of Citizen Promaster which one on you hand
@angoethomsen2315Ай бұрын
I have both watches, the Citizen is better!!!
@Jjf109nine3 жыл бұрын
Set and forget. Really not meant to be played with every 5min
@armandojuan646 жыл бұрын
The one with the yellow dial is impossible to find .
@oxdudepoege6 жыл бұрын
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.
@plamenpurvanov54514 жыл бұрын
The only similar thing is they are both divers...
@MrJamesDuffy7 жыл бұрын
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!