Citizen Promaster NY0085 "Coke" Review

The title of the best diver for under 200 dollars is a popular one in the watch community, and it’s time to review a top contender for that crown! The Citizen Promaster NY0085 is one of the more popular Citizen models. Once you start to tally up the specs of this watch, it’s easy to understand the popularity. For starters, this watch is an ISO certified Diver’s watch, certified to 200M. Combine that with an original design, in-house automatic movement. Keeping in mind that this watch can be bought brand new for under 200 dollars. Enjoy seeing the NY0085 on different straps in this video also :) Full reference: NY0085-86EE
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[@zacheryhanson214]

This was such an outstanding review! I really enjoy your attention to detail and thorough review of this watch plus the video quality is top notch. Thanks for reviewing these watches so well and the added insightful opinions and thoughts on these timepieces you really get and understand the watch community !

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thank you for the kind feedback! I really appreciate it :) Makes it worth while to get these kinds of comments from viewers like yourself. Cheers!

[@user-hz3hr9go3k]

I have this watch since my birthday in January in 2022 it's a really good and nice watch and i treasure it very much. I have it a year now and I'm very proud of this watch it suits me very well

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Glad to hear that! Watches like that are the nicest ones :) Fun to have it tied to an event.

[@user-bo9sz9vv7y]

Nice review buddy! I like ny0040 this is a true diver under 200€/$. Quality and price balanced. Thanks for review! 😉

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thank you very much! I was close to buying the ny0040 last year too but hesitated! It’s a great deal for sure, one of the best out there. My pleasure mate!😊

[@knutjunker2019]

I bought the NY0085 early this year for 180 Euros, and since then it's my daily beater. All my other watches in the collection are criminally neglected. 🙂 I love the look, the toughness, the reliability, the legibility and the precision (around +2 Seconds/24h). Besides the diver's extention on the clasp i don't really like the horrible factory bracelet, so i swapped it with rubber or leather (it looks awesome on a James Bond Nato, too). Last week i got the islander stainless steel bracelet (back in stock the time i write the comment) in Jubilee Style and it's absolutely stunning (unfortunately without diver's extention). I'm not bothered with the left hand crown, on the contrary, it gives the watch the tool watch vibes it deserves. Great affordable watch.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Great to hear that you found a watch you like that much! The bracelet sounds great! And TBH I don't really think diver's extensions are that necessary..

[@jwcchannel462]

Great review, great watch and great to see you back on the track Anders 🤙

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thank you very much mate :) it’s fun to have time to make some videos again!💪🏼

[@simon1003]

This is a great watch for the price, it wears really well. Yes the bracelet is a bit lightweight, but the micro-extension more than makes up for that. It's also as tough as old boots, mine has taken lots of punishment and just keeps going.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Agree with those points! It's one of the best ones you can get for this kind of money!

[@mechanik1313]

Long Island Watches now sells a Jubilee bracelet with end links that fit perfectly to the NY0085 and siblings. It is a great upgrade for this watch.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thanks for the knowledge!

[@aahandillon7047]

Great review, have the Kermit with black looks great on a Nato strap! Honestly this watch punches way above it’s weight for the affordable price compared to many of the other more expensive top models. 👍✌️

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Ah, that’s a very nice variant! It really does punch above it’s weight. Especially on a nato strap. That way you get rid of the bracelet, which is maybe the only aspect that reminds of it’s price.

[@WATCHingJames]

It is good looking watch and definitely a contender at this price point.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

For sure! With the SKX being discontinued this is just about the only ISO certified automatic at 200 dollars, since the Orient models aren’t🤔

[@chrisr8112]

I think citizen watches are under rated, the dial design is a classic and they get credit for colour matching the date wheel, sadly they lose points for the bracelet, although my Kamasu bracelet isn’t a breeze either, lack of sapphire Crystal is a shame

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Yeah the bracelet is always where you can really tell the affordability of the watch. Many of these models are really solid otherwise, and I think it’s fine to save on the bracelet since there is such a large aftermarket for them! Sapphire would be better, but not so common at this price!

[@zulyhaskins2097]

También tengo el kamasu con esfera roja y el brazalete no lo soportaba le cambié por una nato a tono con la esfera ahora sí me gusta usarlo

[@tufelhunden5795]

The generally use mineral crystals as they don't shatter as easily. The were pushing real divers using their watches not like most of us. The new models have started using sapphire however.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Yes that’s a theory Ive often heard with ISO divers!

[@M3LTUP]

I like the lefty crown. Its odd but its cool and it works. The crown never gets in the way or digs my wrist.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

You and me both mate! It’s nice for a change.

[@Bhethar]

Citizen is quite it’s own creature. They offer good quality watches that often gets unnoticed due to some design quirks. But what’s amazing is that while Seiko has nerfed their SKX diver and raised the price, Citizen has lately improved their divers and at times even lowered the price.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

That's true! I feel like Citizen has also made some good moves lately, with the Tsuyosa model for example. I hope Citizen will continue to lift it's head in the watch world, it's a good brand!

[@paulvon2378]

Great job. I just purchased this watch for $178.00.USD. The Seiko or Orient diver would have been twice that price.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Nice deal! Same amount of watch for half the money🙂

[@JitinMisra]

@@NordicWatchChannelwhere can I still find this watch I live in USA

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Have you checked amazon? I have some affiliate links in the description.

[@Graymanone]

This is my favorite watch thus far but my Promaster Eco is a VERY close second.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Eco drives are very convenient! Set it and forget it😎

[@arielargo]

Good review! I love these Citizen NY00xx models! I have the Pepsi and the green one! I'm also thinking of adding the Coke and the Full lume one to the collection too. I think these are objetively better than the SKX and still available in the market, although tougher to find in American market, mostly in Europe, but still available online at reasonable prices ($180 - $250). I also have the Kamasu, which I enjoy a lot too, but these Promasters are very cool!

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thank you! That’s awesome, I love the look of the green one!👌🏻 And yeah, if you tally up the specs for this model and an SKX, the Citizen does come out on top. And to be real, the SKXs are going for twice the price of this. Kamasu is nice too! I made a review of mine last year👍🏻

[@lionary]

Nice video. Have four Kamasus; two Mako USA II, and 3 of the Citzens (blue, full lume, and Kermit). Love them all. Will buy this Coke version today. I have a nice aftermarket bracelet with solid end links for the two NY0040, which came with rubber straps-even the jeweler made a nice comment. But I prefer the stock Citizen bracelet, because of the promaster logo and Citizen branding, the divers’ extension, and especially the light weight. (Recall reading that hollow end links can be a safety feature when diving, because they will give away before the person’s hand does.) So for a tool watch, is quite serviceable As far as I am concerned, especially for the price of course.

[@lionary]

@@NordicWatchChannel just ordered the watch via your Amazon Germany link.

[@arielargo]

@@lionary Can you please share the aftetmarket bracelet link? I've been looking for one with solid end links but haven't found anything. Thanks!

[@lionary]

@@arielargo did you get the link? I posted it but now don't see my post. Maybe youtube deletes posts with links.

[@scheuerle2]

Got my full lume version last month. I'm always ready to switch straps, like immediately replacing a King Turtle silicone strap with black fluoro rubber last year. But I like the Promaster bracelet, especially the quick adjust feature. No plans to replace it.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Glad to hear that! It's always fun to try different ones.

[@arielargo]

Good news!! Long Island Watch just released 2 new fitted bracelets for NY0040!!!

[@NordicWatchChannel]

That’s cool😎

[@whatsstefon]

Love mine. When the Seiko world goes crazy with SKX’s, this is still a good dive watch at a price Seiko fans wish they could pay for an SKX. Sure, there’s no sapphire, but that’s better for diving as mineral doesn’t shatter, so the desire for sapphire is really for the desk divers. Hacking can be useful for when you might want to sync the watch up to atomic time once a month or something.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

I know! This is such a great deal compared to the SKX with the prices today. And the SKX doesn’t have sapphire either so personally, the only thing I prefer with the SKX is the jubilee bracelet.

[@whatsstefon]

@@NordicWatchChannel I guess that is an easy fix though. Just change the bracelet on the Citizen. One of my friends who owns a lot of Seiko divers just buys an Uncle Seiko bracelet anyway.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Yeah sure! Not sure how much alternatives there are out there that fit the Citizen case flush tho. Probably some out there. I should do some research..

[@gs7828]

I wish my NY0085 had the hacking feature, though minutes stay very precise over the months.

[@sheepdog-kp9hb]

The coke model is underrated I think. I always preferred coke over pepsi same applies here. The pepsi blue as you know doesn't match. I also have the nonhacking blue version. Thanks for the info

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Very true! Pepsi models are all over and coke models are way more rare. I think many watch models would look better in black and red, even though I prefer Pepsi if I'm thirsty 8)

[@Watchmade]

The diver extension is great but the bracelet is very odd as you said. I like the tool look of the Citizen but the elegance of a Kamasu. Maybe you need both :)

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Yes the bracelet needs some updates! But the extension is nice.. the Kamasu looks a little too aggressive for my taste, but it’s a matter of preference ofc

[@shahsheikh541]

I have this watch, it’s a great watch at an excellent price!

[@shahsheikh541]

I have 8 citizen promasters from NY00…… in my collection❤️.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Totally agree with that! Cool, that's quite a lot :D Still find the time to wear all of them?

[@shahsheikh541]

@@NordicWatchChannel I have replaced the mineral glass to sapphire glass on nearly all the Ny0040 series, I’ve kept 2 in boxed condition, I really love the tool watch nature if its design and the components that go together in its make up, it really is a modern marvel and a daily luxury for a man to have on the wrist.I have other citizens in my collection too😁.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Awesome to hear that! Sounds like a fun collection :)

[@patricj951]

Today I received this watch. The bracelet was a new experience for me, but after a while struggle I figured it out! It's a bit budget feeling over it but it's ok. The contrast between the deep black dial and the cromed edges and white area of the hour markers makes it looking awesome. While the bezel is not something I use to care much about, I find it perfect. No backplay and it perfectly aligns to the hour markers on the dial. Not to forget the lume! I think it's Seiko class. For the price (1998 SEK) I am very satisfied with this watch. By the way: it's interesting how even a small color dot can impact the total impression of a watch. The 1/4 red on the bezel gives the watch another nice look.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thanks for your brief review mate! And congrats on the watch👍🏻Like you said, the bracelet is kinda sloppy but all in all the watch is awesome!😎 I agree with all your findings!

[@mikaelsvideos9683]

May I ask where you bought your watch and did you get the 8203 or the 8204 hacking and hand winding movement? Thank you!

[@patricj951]

@@mikaelsvideos9683 I bought it from a swedish dealer: Stjärnurmakarna, and it was on a sale. Yes, it has hacking and hand winding.

[@mikaelsvideos9683]

@@patricj951 Tack Patrik! 👍

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Love seeing this in the comment section! Watch enthusiasts helping each other out😎 Skönt!

[@user-fm9hw1ut4f]

Ношу уже месяц и хочу сказать, что это оказалось идеальным дайвером для меня - они не такие огромные, как skx, зеленый Базель выглядит очень сдержанным и почти черным, но не таким скучным, как просто черный, они компактнее чем skx и не такие острые и угловатые как submariner, при этом у них очень красивый эмалевый циферблат, и я даже не хочу менять родной браслет, хоть он и дешевый, но выглядит неплохо, хорошо отполированный и самое главное - это опция удлинителя - самая удобная штука из всех, какие у меня были. И еще огромный плюс это заводная голова справа, я ношу часы на левой руке и ничего не вгрызается в запястье. В общем эти часы я точно не хочу снова на что-то менять и уже не уверен, что мне нужны другие. А всякие приколы типа сапфира и керамики это совершенно не обязательно и не главное

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thanks for the comprehensive review from your experience! Glad to hear you have been very happy with it! It's a great watch, no doubt!

[@Ferien7]

You should include the full reference number, especially since earlier versions of this watch don’t have hacking seconds

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Hmm good point! Didn't think about that. Let's see if I can still find it.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Here you go! NY0085-86EE, hope it helps!

[@1968jpy]

I own the NY0086 and think it’s an amazing 🤩 diver watch.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

It's a great watch! 8)

[@vfkjsdfvk5572]

Nice review! Which one wears better in your opinion, this promaster or the orient ray/mako/kamasu (from a small wrist perspective)?

[@NordicWatchChannel]

I would have to say the promaster! It just wears smaller overall👍🏻

[@patricj951]

Thanks for review. This is an attractive watch for the price.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

My pleasure mate! Yes, hard to disagree with that statement :)

[@patricj951]

I have a blue version since earlier and just ordered this one. The blue I have has sapphire chrystal but it's also more expensive. I see that in some cases the number of this watch ends with -86E and sometimes -86EE. Is the EE a typo?...

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Cool! I’m not sure. I’m not that familiar with Citizen ref codes yet🧐

[@TopQ42863]

I like that clasp I'm not sure why they didn't use it on the Green dial & face piece.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

They didn’t? That’s odd!

[@TopQ42863]

@@NordicWatchChannel very odd, for a nicely done divers watch yet No divers clasp??

[@christophergreene9938]

Do you know if the bezel insert would interchange with the NY0040?

[@NordicWatchChannel]

I don’t see a reason why not! You would think so since they are basically the same watch🤔

[@user-fm9hw1ut4f]

Для них бывают качественные браслеты вроде Strapcode? Или только Али-экспресс?

[@NordicWatchChannel]

I have to confess that I am not sure. But my guess would be that Strapcode or "Uncle" would have something to fit this, since it's quite a popular model worldwide.

[@gilliebrand]

First to view, first to like, and first to comment...a KZbin first for me!

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Hahaa very nice! Hope you enjoy the video!

[@gilliebrand]

@@NordicWatchChannel I did enjoy it...I don't own a Citizen, but if I did own one it would be a Promaster, great review...thanks for sharing.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

@@gilliebrand thank you for the feedback! Maybe you’ll get one someday 🤓

[@gilliebrand]

@@NordicWatchChannel If it ticks...I'll buy it.😄

[@yoinkhaha]

Of course, if you can get a Kamasu for under 200, then the winner is obvious.. But either way, I do love these citizens.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Yes, probably better on paper. I would however put them on pretty much the same level. I prefer the looks of the Citizen. The Orient has sapphire, but then again the Citizen is ISO certified :)

[@yoinkhaha]

@@NordicWatchChannel my NY0040-17LE (blue sunburst dial one) just came today. Finally found a discount on it and copped. Digging it so far. I got the version that hacks so I guess it’s a fairly new unit? Also no “N.D. Limits” on the strap, apparently characteristic of the new straps. I wish it had drilled lugs… pretty hard to get the spring bar tool under this chunky silicone strap.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Nice! Drilled lugs is always easier.. you can check video on how to use dental floss to remove a strap! Might be easier :)

[@CptSlow89]

@@NordicWatchChannel You have this citizen with sapphire. Little bit more $. Where did you buy your straps? Online?

[@M3LTUP]

I do not think Kamasu is ISO rated. So that is one advantage to Citizen NY. If that matters to you.

[@Tom_H327]

I like the crown at the 4. 😢

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Luckily there are lots of models with that :)

[@dado380]

I still can't believe that after nearly two months my Citizen solar Retrozilla track the world clock to a second!!!!

[@NordicWatchChannel]

That's crazy :D

[@fredsoldi9006]

I need your help. Would anyone have a recommendation for a watch? It should have a diameter of 35-38mm and a maximum of 45mm lug to lug, have sapphire glass, 5-10bar, max. 10mm high and a quartz movement or solar with at least 5 years battery life. In terms of price, I imagine around €300. Visually, it should be sporty but also minimalistic. optics such as a gs 263 or rolex op / explorer1 or an omega aqua terra or something in the direction of the Bauhaus style. I hope for a few suggestions. (I already have a tissot prx35 and junghans milano solar would be an option, but maybe you can think of something else. Greetings from Germany

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Hi! It took a while for me to get back to you since it's hard to think of a watch with so many specs in mind. I came to think of Boldr as a quite "left-field" brand. I think they make toolish field watches and also quartz versions. I remember them having a 38mm model with great specs regarding durability and WR, maybe check them out? There are of course a LOT of options and that's part of the reason why it's hard to come up with something specific. Maybe take a few brands and start browsing their catalogs!

[@fredsoldi9006]

@@NordicWatchChannel thanks the Problem is that i found no brand which Check all the boxes

[@fredsoldi9006]

@@NordicWatchChannel Could you recommand some Other Good Brands? I know Casio Citizen tissot etc

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Well there are probably hundreds so it’s a bit difficult without knowing if you have other brand preferences than the specs! Hamilton, Certina, Steinhart, Orient, Seiko, Christopher Ward to name a few (more or less) mainstream brands. Then there are the so-called microbrands and it’s best to just google for ”20 best microbrand watches” or something. I’m not really that well informed about them.

[@yasircetin9699]

Seiko 5 sport SRPD55 or this watch which is best? Movent? Build quailty.... Etc It will be my first automatic watch I want to use it for many years, My carpus size is 17 mm Lume is important for me

[@vassy5447]

Go for the NY0040-09EE if Lume is important. This has a lime which is bluish. Citizen is better to seiko 5 in build quality. I tried both n returned seiko 5.

[@yasircetin9699]

@@vassy5447 I have 4 opsions 1) seiko 5 sport 2) orinet ray2 3) orinet kamasu 2 4) citizen pro I want to choose from one of them

[@vassy5447]

@@yasircetin9699 what's the model number in citizen pro ? I have the full black version. Looks great, better lume and font visibility with perfect bezel alignment. I wouldn't go for this black/red version. I would suggest Seiko 5 sport would be better.

[@vassy5447]

@@yasircetin9699 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGfMq62HiZqtoK8 Useful video

[@yasircetin9699]

@@vassy5447 Citizen Promaster NY0084-89EE ( in video) watch Seiko 5 sport SRPD55 black dial Orient mako ray 2 and kamasu 2 İs there any bigger than 42 mm automatic movent citizen diver watch? I prefer 42 mm between 44 mm watch

[@Watchmade]

And by the way nice review

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thank you very much!🙏🏻

[@DFlemming]

You sound like Steven Hawkins!

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Hahahha thanks!!😂😂

[@zulyhaskins2097]

Hola si yo tengo 2 ny 0040 con movimiento 8204 y las esferas dicen 8203 parece que en citizen están usando las esferas que tienen en inventario jajaja saludos de Panamá 👍

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Had to use Google translate for this! :) Yes it does seem that they are using old stock with the dials haha! Thank you and greetings from Finland!

[@silviooliveira5719]

Lindo relógio ❤

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Indeed!

[@ricardofernandez5286]

Hola tengo 2 ny0040 con el movimiento 8204 y ambos son duros como si tranca cuando cambias el día y la fecha y ambos dicen en la esfera 8203 jajajaja

[@NordicWatchChannel]

I actually learned the "right way" to change the date! You're not supposed to turn it "around" but only rock it back and forth. So twist the crown until the date wheel starts moving, and then twist it back. The day switches even though you don't turn it trough. I understand that this is the correct way to operate this movement!

[@agent70vids3]

Why the crown at 8oclock position, c'mon citize

[@NordicWatchChannel]

I think it’s refreshing! But maybe they could make a 4 o’ clock version too😂

[@acratone8300]

Someone said at 8 o'clock it's safer from being struck by a rock while diving because the crown is towards you

[@NoName-is6py]

Crown is much better this way... It will never dig into your wrist... Trust me..

[@NordicWatchChannel]

It’s comfy for sure! I don’t think it’s a problem really.

[@Andysibir]

Хорошие часы.

[@user-bo9sz9vv7y]

За 200€ это самые лучшие часы, учитывая брэнд

[@NordicWatchChannel]

It’s a very nice watch for 200 dollars/euros!

[@fabiosampaio3666]

👍🏻🇧🇷🇧🇷👍🏻

[@NordicWatchChannel]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@fiddy_watchguy]

Island Watch makes a great bracelet for these.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Noted! Thanks for letting us know 8)

[@fiddy_watchguy]

@@NordicWatchChannel you're welcome, it's the BRAC-70. I got mine on sale for $59. But they normally sell for $79.

[@NordicWatchChannel]

Thanks! :)