Citizen promaster NY0040-09e and ny0040-09w bracelet

Citizen promaster ny0040 (underpants diver) with the bracelet installed. NY0040 and Skx007 compete?

[@ssazerac]

I just bought this watch and I can't be more impressed with it. I'm a Diver, Kayaker, Sailor and Water Skier and the crown placement is perfect for wrist articulation. The bezel is mechanically precise, functional and aesthetically pleasing. It has a very robust yet elegant design that gives it tremendous wrist presence. The inky black dial, framed day-date window and the slight spark of red make it visually striking from a distance - mechanically rugged, slightly understated but incredibly handsome. Like a new world red zinfandel, it can be paired with pizza or filet mignon. A gentleman's watch for any occasion.

[@sharadkharel3818]

ssazerac where did u buy it and for how much?? Have been looking to buy for so long..

[@woonfaseng8737]

i never like the SKX's specs or looks, Seiko monster Generation 2 and this looks and functions much better .

[@mountainhobo]

To me it looks way better and classier than the SKX.

[@richarde1355]

Naw

[@cogitaretoo]

Agreed

[@andyl2726]

Skx overrated

[@tony2169]

@@richarde1355 ya

[@ccw5886]

I have owned two and then i now have my third. I have had three xks's too. I love em both. Being windable just steals it for me and its gorgeous. Own both you cant go wrong

[@Splash111]

I'm a citizen fan boy. These watches are beasts. They work, are accurate, are comfortable, and are strap monsters. Blue lume is fantastic and lasts all night for my older eyes.

[@sbsb4995]

this watch is better than Seiko all the way.

[@franciscoalmazanalhambra1143]

I have mine on a Joseph Bonnie grey tropic strap. The dial is like a lake of ink, very striking in real life. Great lume, everything aligns as it should, windable, hackable, and a lot more precise than the old skx or any new 4R36. It also wears quite a bit smaller than the nominal diameter. I couldn't be any happier with it.

[@jorgerosas5138]

I've always seen the Ironman face as the 12 o'clock marker

[@pacovl46]

Jorge Rosas shit. Now that you’ve mentioned it I see it, too, and now I can’t unsee it. I have to get one now!

[@Cheetorblz]

Me too.

[@andrewkristanto3517]

It's either the Ironman's face or Captain Underpants... Either way, you still got a hero up there.

[@mirkodelligatti6680]

citizen promaster simply the best diver watch EVER made at an affordable price. Period.

[@onLYbyM]

in house movt check history check true certified diver check great lume and legibility check personality check

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Just picked one up agree !

[@Mr.M1STER]

A bit advantage for the Citizen in my opinion over the Skx is that on the Citizen there is a small bit of lume material at the 3 o clock position. That is a big + for me.

[@jonharry6293]

I have this watch, it’s incredible the build quality is stunning, it’s more accurate than my Rolex! ❤

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

It Looks like that it is the best overall watch for Work, Dressing, Sports and Diving at the same time, at an incredible affordable price of around 200 US $ from Citizen !

[@bozscaggzz7475]

Fantastic watch which is much better than the skx. Seiko is simply riding on their name recognition but quality is not on par with Citizen.

[@SF_Curious]

The Date/Day being in black w/white numbers is pure CLASS! I love that and because of it I think I would rather have this watch. Only for Americans is an “underpants” it is a unique logo at 12oclock

[@neuromancerXL]

that's actually a very goodlooking Citizen.. the bezel case on that thing is great.. Very goodlooking watch

[@hughmckendrick3018]

Great watch. Punches away above it weight. I have mine on a NATO. More recent models have hacking but I am still happy with the original. They are also available with the eco drive movement. The Italian Marina Militare tested the Promaster's water resistance, 500m!

[@kristomat]

I didn't know it before this watch but i prefer the 60 click bezel. I wish more watches did that. Even cheap homages have 120.

[@bettersteps]

I have and love this watch. You told me about the underpants thing and I completely forgot about it. It still looks like a great watch to me. And, it runs and runs and runs. I love this my 0040.

[@Terraces07]

I don‘t understand how people think like that.. underpants?? Where?

[@charlie-obrien]

I just bought this watch w/ the SS bracelet, online for $190 US. The site was Gioiapura from Italy and they gave free UPS shipping and got it to Nevada in 6 days. Beautiful watch and a certified diver with a great movement. I can't wait to get underwater with it!

[@equaliser2265]

I have a promaster diver automatic , serial number , 8203- 824393 HSF. GN-4-S C32850 Japan. Made in 1993. Works perfectly keeps time with my Tissot Visodate and my Stowa TO2. You need the tight bezel for acurate diving times. You don't want it moving while your diving. This watch was standard issue to British and Italian SF.

[@bozscaggzz7475]

I'd pick this citizen diver over the seiko skx all day long. Citizen just makes better watches.

[@paulgeddes7384]

Have this. Also have the SKX007, the Citizen is way more comfortable than the 007. As a result, the skx is getting listed...

[@Mr.M1STER]

The thing that once you see you can't unsee was hilarious. Didn't affect how much I like the watch one bit though.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I've been meaning to grab one of these for a while. The one I'd love to find is the full lumed dial. Great review👍

[@Cheetorblz]

One of my favorite watches of all time. I like my SKX but I think these are better. I have 2 (lume dial and black).

[@CoolCforlife]

Nice! I love this watch.. I want the blue one..

[@jezztech]

Definitely one of those watches that's a pleasure to own, I have two , the other one is with the pale green dial, that one has stayed in the box and never came out! nice video!

[@perico5782]

Execellent review, as always. Tomorrow will arrive my NY040. Already have an NY0080 full lume and a SKX. The only thing in what IMHO Seiko beats Citizen is in the use of white colour on the seconds hand that makes it more visible. Apart from that NY all way. Love the matching black window for day and date! Also prefer a 60 clics bezel...I can wait 30 seconds to mark the begining of my dive.

[@Kingstonsmac]

I am so close to pulling the trigger on the full lume Citizen. How are you liking yours still ?

[@OFD]

If I could only pick between this or the SKX, I think this NY0040 would squeak by. I've heard of limitations on servicing the movement in the future, but that really doesn't concern me as I have many watches. Great review, awesome watch that really belongs in a diver collection imho. Citizen Pro Diver line cannot be overlooked. Cheers Rob :) I've unseen your underpants, and raise you all the stuff CG crushed me with on the BFK wiener watch lol!

[@fissionmailed5638]

awesome watch. got a nice deal paying 180 euros. after 1-2 months mine gained 3,6 sec per day n didn't get worse ever since!!! my sub-c does - 1,6 sec !!! considering I payed 43 times as much for my sub I guess I can recommend the citizen! by any means one of the better watches I own

[@sharadkharel3818]

Fission Mailed where did you buy it? €180 including shipping?

[@SmokinwithKasket]

Nice video! Wish I didn't have to see the underpants now! I was seeing a heart shape until you did the 3-2-1! I Like the watch for sure!

[@jamesmason4258]

Underpants at the 12… looks more like a creative ‘V’… or some kind of pointer… but your version is entertaining!

[@mikeoconnor1819]

Great review of an underrated watch. I have the blue and cream dials, as good as the Skx really.

[@lionary]

mike, I'll see your blue and cream dials, and raise you the black dial with green bezel version (Citizen kermit). :-)

[@jojobinks0230]

I've always wanted this piece, especially the lumed dial version.

[@eddyborges2075]

jojobinks0230 the yellow dial is impossible to find. The lumed dial is hypnotic. Love it.

[@steveolto9805]

I cannot unsee it anymore.... haha! Actually, the twelve looks like a saggy diaper while 6 and 9 are baby bottles with milk.Makes sense.

[@baldrick2352]

Wasn't the NY0040 used by the Italian Navy frogmen and tested to 500m?

[@akispapaefthimiou5971]

Yeap

[@panosvrionis8548]

@@coverts2962 Si???😯😜😊😊lol

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

I love my SKX but the quality of the Citizen is much much better. Try manipulating an skx bezel under the water and it's annoying. The citizen just works so much better from a practical standpoint.

[@mwrenn6060]

Good review. I have one the way. I have had an SKX for a while now and can't wait to see the difference.

[@barryegan1097]

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

[@thomasbluegecko]

In our dreams...🤣😂😢😭

[@Chihabamine75]

1,2,3 Its not a problème bro.its wil be my first automatique watch.thinks for the review .

[@valueink]

For anyone interested in getting a bracelet for this, the Seiko Monster bracelet seems to fit this watch perfectly as featured in one of the reviews of this watch here on KZbin. For $60 is a better choice and higher quality than the OEM Citizen bracelet with folded links and hollow end links.

[@deanwaller8283]

Is that legit?

[@reggievanness]

Hopefully this will be my next watch it's very nice ! Very good review ...

[@thegreatgiginthesky387]

Underpants come off at midnight. Got it…lol

[@martyg374]

I prefer the Citizen ecodrive dive watches. I own 3 of them and one Seiko sumo.

[@anthonyonline4740]

probs don't watch videos on automatics then, if you dont like them

[@KonstantinMoll]

This is not the original bracelet it lacks Citizen branding and the ratcheting diver's extension. If the guy from ebay claimed it to be original you got scammed.

[@valueink]

The original is of even lower quality with folded links. Most owners of the ny0040 prefer this one with solid links, and push release button which the oem doesn't have.

[@anthonyonline4740]

yep. i have it with the original bracelet with dive extension. it does the job. folded links don't bother me. i only learnt thats a bad thing after owning it for 6 years...

[@user-ue4nq3kc3j]

Where can I buy the bracelet from the video?

[@RM-pg4js]

I have both..this one and the 007..the Citizen is way more Diver Watch than the 007..hands down.

[@ronkiely6183]

I have both the Seiko and the Citizen. The Citizen is much better made and the latest version is now hackable. As for the underpants? just think swimming trunks as its a divers watch : )

[@deanwaller8283]

Honestly?I think it looks like iron man's face mask

[@hectthorno584]

You've just hacked and patched my brain. 😉

[@Michael-us9rq]

Thanks guys for reprogramming my brain...Iron Man ... swimming trunks... great alternatives. 😂😂

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

I'm holding out for the blue dial version, or maybe full lume dial :)

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Just bought the blue version Pepsi Bezel absolutely fantastic looking watch 👌

[@mylesmooney7505]

The adjustable strap is cool

[@raksh9]

I've always liked Seiko and Citizen, and in the 2000s was always looking at the competing options in their divers. This one looks great. I just wish Citizen would settle on an iconic signature diver design that doesn't look like an industrial machine part.

[@mike-uw6wt]

The overall design of the SKX is much better. The SKX is a classic for a reason.

[@scotts6596]

1st: love the business class sport style , but it definitely needs a bracelet. I have the bn0151-09l with blue face and hunting for that strap the elevates the looks. What part number is the right bracelet? So elusive?!! I'm debating the mesh bracelets from Amazon ..need your suggestions! Want to remove the blue straps ..

[@deanwaller8283]

Tropic rubber was MADE for this it's so much better than any bracelet,trust me

[@mylesmooney7505]

I bought one ☝️, got the kit it came with the black strap & stainless strap , absolutely chuffed with it .... very hard to find them with the stainless strap ... I think it looks better than the SKX ... Only thing is the day / date is a bit small ... but can forgive it .. looks more expensive than it actually is , had the money to buy more expensive watch couldn’t justify it ... had pro master watch over 25 years as an every day watch .. €200 in Europe

[@josephstuart4440]

I Love mine!

[@laltromondo84]

Great review! Can you please give us the link to that bracelet?

[@marpri5753]

Skx 007 forever user friendly and very easy to costumize skx the true diver!!!

[@equaliser2265]

Hey is that you TGV

[@watchout2224]

I bought the Citizen recently. I like the watch, but when you give it a shake you can really hear the mechanism inside rattling. Is that the case with them generally-has anyone else had this experience?

[@RandomRobReviews]

The Miyota rotor noise is audible for sure. Very normal, they are great movements of f you can over look the noise.

[@watchout2224]

Phew . . . Thank you, brother.

[@RM-pg4js]

Nope

[@equaliser2265]

That's the weight of the winder mechanism. It's normal.

[@florisvdberg9]

Do you have a link for purchasing that bracelet? Thank you in advance

[@citic101]

hi what is the watch in the top left hand corner ? military style ?

[@254lele]

is this made in China or Japan?

[@serdaruzun4560]

I have this watch and it must be like a Rorschach test. I don’t see underwear at the 12 o’clock

[@yugars22]

Regarding the Ny-0040, Is it normal to very briefly hear a "mechanical sound" when I first raise this watch to my ear? This is followed by normal "ticking" sounds.

[@metallicarchaea1820]

Yes. The initial sound you hear is the winding rotor or "pendulum" letting gravity settle it into position. Then the tick tock being the automatic movement itself.

[@yugars22]

Thank you

[@ccooper8040]

Underpants are good.

[@BK-cx7il]

Whats the name of the Blue clock in the backround

[@stan4097]

Just bought the blue dialled version of this watch. Great piece for the money, but have to say the lume is really disappointing. It charges quickly and is really bright but dims so fast. In about 20 mins it's vanished.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I'm thinking about getting one is it worth it ?

[@stan4097]

@@juniorjohnson5961 yes, I'd grab one while you can. You won't be disappointed. I know I mentioned the lume but when you consider the whole package, you just can't go wrong at this price 👍🏽

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Just picked one up Blue with Pepsi Bezel absolutely love it ! As far as the loom I'm usually asleep 😴 at night !

[@SPEEDI201]

shoots i was ready to buy the Promaster until you pointed out the underpants smh

[@Ganluca12231]

what kind of brace is that of the citizen watch?

[@surfside75]

11/9/19 $265ish on eBay :/ Well, I'm NOT buying.. -glad I bought a couple skx007s before the price gets unreasonable.

[@propblast82nd]

Does strapco make a bracelet for this ?

[@a2b3c]

20mm lugwidth / strap is a bit of a boys watch.. kept me from buying it - since i have pretty sturdy wrists / hands - looks pretty small

[@sergeyusik9934]

I wonder, have you ever met a long term reviews of this watch? I have found them on Amazon and feedbacks did confuse me. There are some statements about poor QC and random turning to a brick after 3-4yr of use. Especially freshly manufactured ones watches.

[@Cheetorblz]

I have had two of these, the like dial and the black dial as in this review. They are both still fantastic after years of wear. The only negative I have had is I had a pretty big scratch on the lume dial one and replaced with a domed sapphire. (Had the same issue with my SKX which I also replaced with sapphire). I find the Miyota movement is much more accurate then the Seiko, plus hand winds. The watch doesn't look smaller on the wrist but wears much more comforatbly. Makes the SKX feel like a big lump.

[@kevinc1001]

I'm now gonna think of women's underwear whenever I see that 12 O'Clock Marker lol.

[@nrtvdotmy]

May i know the model 8:56? Tq 😁

[@woonfaseng8737]

i never like the SKX's specs or looks, Seiko monster Generation 2 and this looks and functions much better .

[@benwaddington2475]

like the watch but struggle to get past the underpants at 12

[@German-lw1wn]

jaja my wife sed is a heart, I don't like to have underpants at 12 but I love to have a heart jaja

[@kbeightyseven1783]

The skx fits awefull on the wrist the ny0040 is so much better

[@mikemike5253]

i have the black ny0040 and when i light it with flashlight i see small dust lol

[@razvanon]

does it have the caliber 8203 movement in it ?

[@andyclark1173]

I don’t think they make the 8203 anymore though it’s said on the case. It’s the later 8205.

[@YumYum-potato]

The cameltoe is in the wrong spot of the underpants.

[@1965randyorton]

lol so this is the same watch TGV used in his videos last year?

[@lionary]

the one he said he would never sell . . .

[@allen31951]

Nice watch. Any opinion on how this watch compares to an Orient Ray?

[@mikeoconnor1819]

I have the Orient Ray Raven Version 1 which is a great watch but personally prefer the Citizen. It has great character , very comfortable to wear, great timekeeping and the 8 o clock crown gives it a different look to other divers.

[@mulberrybushfilmfan]

prefer the ecozilla. cheers

[@w.c.wilson8753]

Is that Mickey Mouse at 12:00, or a ❤️?

[@wenksification]

where can i buy one? hard to comeby these days

[@sharadkharel3818]

wenksification let me know if you found it for reasonable price.

[@Cheetorblz]

There is some Italian dealer selling on eBay. Price about $200-$250. I thin I payed $110 for min about 10 years ago.

[@andyclark1173]

I think Italy and Germany get them direct. Then shipped to the UK. IV

[@wenksification]

@@sharadkharel3818 i got an skx

[@sharadkharel3818]

@@wenksification me too

[@Cal316326]

Had the full lumed version. Great watch. To me the marker is more like the Transformers Decepticon logo. Never really thought of it as underpants and yes I cant unsee it now. Same as when I was pointed out that the speedmaster's marker looking like a dick & the sumo looking like a pussy.

[@stefanatomei9303]

ok

[@Chihabamine75]

Pens in 12 oclock====@ wif time its logical.

[@dex1007]

Is this watch still for sale??

[@RandomRobReviews]

Sorry sold this one. I will update the title. Thanks

[@djzrobzombie2813]

@@RandomRobReviews hey Rob Zombie

[@dinner_workingsly]

Love underwear, wear them everyday!

[@sbsb4995]

Seiko made poor quality watches. you have to wear it every day to know that. time keeping is out. poor water resistant. Seiko is rubbish to be frank with you.

[@rickseneris]

Non-hackable and non-winding? In my opinion, that's an obsolete watch.

[@timmmax]

non-hack, but it is winding

[@Cheetorblz]

Hand winds,but not hackable. Why is hacking so important? You have to time a mission to blow up a reactor or something? Better stick to quartz, because hacking an automatic is pretty silly given how rare it is to find one that keeps time better than +/- 5 or more seconds a day.

[@nmfl100]

Yeah, any mechanical watch is by definition obsolete, winding or not. Nobody really buys mechanical for their accuracy or functions. Any 10 dollar quartz watch is better in that regard.