Dial Of The Year 2022! Citizen NB1060-12L

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Thanks again, Gary, this one is lovely. You really do have excellent taste my friend, and each watch very diffferent from the last. My first JDM Citizen, and the first Citizen over $500USD and it is very impressive. Case finish, handset, and of course, the dat dial! Cheers, Jody

[@Zanpaa]

Citizen has always had some hidden gems, and over the last few years they've started really killing it with their new releases, particularly with mechanical watches they somewhat neglected before.

[@OmerBonfil]

I really love Citizen, had only good experience with the models I own. But now I just want this one on my collection. It looks amazing.

[@ericsherer3505]

Feel better soon Jody. And thanks to Gary and all the others who loan you their watches so you can share them with us.

[@spicydragon3881]

I've been looking at this recently so was great to see a fantastic, detailed review, thank you. It really helps to see those macro shots and especially to see it on wrist and you always do a fantastic job. I've always been a fan of Citizen and think they are overlooked/underrated a bit by the KZbin community. Thanks for another great review, keep up the outstanding work.

[@jschoenzy9416]

I'm happy to see Citizen stepping up their game here. A lot of people have lost enthusiasm for Seiko in the last few years so it's great to have a quality alternative.

[@78thedaddy]

What a fantastic dial. I must say some of the JDM models are fantastic.

[@Watcheyes]

Citizen is so underrated, I saw the dial and I really liked it but....then you showed the movement and the automatic rotor, what is that :O truely stunning!

[@stephenprentiss1021]

That's a beautiful dial. Reminds me of the Seiko cocktail series matcha limited edition from last year but in a different color and with a bit more color dynamics. Really well done.

[@webvideofan]

That Citizen is way nicer than I expected, even compared to the thumbnail image. The unique dial, hands and case finishing all add up to an impressive piece. The silver dial probably looks like the surface of the moon. 👍🏻

[@soulsphere1749]

Thanks for not dinging the 19mm lug width too much! I agree it fits great with the proportions and would see it worse as 18 or 20. This one is really cool.

[@Zonediver]

WOW! What a Dial! Impressive! Thanks Jody for this nice Video and speedy recovery!

[@ashwinarya5896]

Your channel introduced me to this watch last year and it has been on my list ever since, I finally bought it last week and its the most stunning watch in my collection!! I appreciate your video a lot!!

[@ghenghiskhan39]

I think Citizen is highly under-rated as a watch company. Seiko could learn a thing or two from them about build quality and QC. And their high-end paper dials are exquisite. This watch is a no-brainer for me. Definitely worth considering.

[@TheMonsterHunterTV]

Seikos problem is that they have way to much products. They began to see that problem and started cutting off a lot of models. It's like Seiko has it's own favourites. There are watches like the Alpinist reinterpretation where they go crazy on the specs and the QC is on point. Then they have some other Prospex-models they don't care about. It's not even a thing about pricepoint. There are some 2000 dollar watches from Seiko with bad QC and models like their diver-reinterpretations are flawless. The Sumo has way better finishing than the normal turtle. I think it's good for them that they step up in price, reduce their catalouge and offer better products. They really understood their own faults from recent years.

[@WATCHingJames]

Definitely one gorgeous dial. I put this one in my 10 amazing watch dials video I released a couple of months ago.

[@edk2221]

I just got this watch for Christmas and I am blown away. The quality to value ratio is amazing

[@TheHiddenNarrative]

When this first arrived, I was seriously gawking at it for about 5 minutes. You know what I mean, when I say that even these videos don't do it justice with how nice it actually looks in person.

[@ashwinarya5896]

Where did you buy this from, I wanna get it too

[@edk2221]

@@ashwinarya5896 a seller directly from Japan. But I have seen it on Amazon too

[@Razor_Burn]

Nice to see Citizen getting some love although the Seiko is equally nice. Great video as always Jody!

[@mazzochi2028]

Had some great citizen divers, and recently started looking at their other offerings. Picked up a titanium NJ2180 in blue and love it. Dial is very reminiscent of a Presage.

[@luykenstouten1145]

Stunner dial indeed! … and I hope you’ll feel all-the-way better soon!

[@TheGreektrojan]

Been eying this for a while and finally bit the bullet. 100% lives up to the hype. Great size as well (I was afraid it would be a little thick for my wrists). Might be my new daily driver as it dresses up and down well.

[@denisdaly1708]

Fair play for doing the video. I had covid earlier in the year, had a tickly cough with it, talking was a nuisance at times. Get better. Hope he are all doing fine.

[@styraxopoponax8294]

Thanks for mentioning the “tall” indices. They really elevate a dial.

[@DCS21O562]

Great review as always Jody. And thanks to Gary for providing the watch for review. I love the watch, the dial is stunning, but 38mm is too small for my liking. And then there is the lack of a signed crown too. And finally the cost is way above what I would pay (as is the Seko SBP259!). Keep 'em coming Jody.

[@Laz_Arus]

Great review Barry. A really crisp layout and that dial looks fab. 👍

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ahahaha! You're my first, my last......

[@bfestiandan]

This channel was the reason I bought this watch in Japan. 😊 Superb dial. Very smooth movement cal. 9011. Clean and elegant case brushing and polishing. A very underrated Watch. Buying next Citizen NB1062 -17w.

[@felixangellopezalonso3993]

Just an pair of hours talking about this with a friend. Between 650 and 750 depend blue and white dial in Spain. Awesome

[@samocas]

I was eyeing this one few days ago, before I watched your video, Jody. So... I guess we have same sophisticated taste! Cheers!

[@melvinleok]

In fairness, the Citizen Chronomasters, and the washi paper variants, have always had exceptional dials. But, they tend to be JDM models.

[@tomo9224]

I do love my Ginza. Interestingly, it also has 19mm lugs and an unsigned crown. The lug width doesn't really bother me too much as a 20mm straps sit in there just fine.

[@RandyWanat]

I dig it. Great dial. Excellent dauphin hands, beautifully colored dial. You don't need a pattern to be pretty. I'd wear it constantly.

[@tommym1966]

I have to say that if I hadn't seen the brand logo I'd have sworn it was a Seiko dial. Hands and indices have a very Sarb 35 look to them. Cracking looking watch and I even think the date window suits it. Looks an absolute strap monster as well, despite the 19mm.

[@HONESTLYJUSTGIVEMEAN]

Picked this one up last month. Absolute delight!

[@marcushd5776]

The way it glints in the sun, amazing 🌞

[@lefroy1]

What a beauty! Gary did well there. Definately getting GS 'Elegance collection' vibess off that.

[@AlexanderB.]

I certainly was guessing more than $ 500, having a curved sapphire crystal, nice strap with a deployant clasp. The 19 mm lug with is slightly annoying but Citizen got the proportions right. More of these please Citizen!

[@KabobHope]

More of these as non-JDM, please

[@heritageleatherstraps5289]

Many Grand Seiko do exactly the same and use the 19mm and 21mm While unpopular measures but certainly available

[@not-a-raccoon]

Citizen doesn't get the credit they deserve. I own 5 and I have yet to encounter any of the notorious QC issues that Seiko is known for. Also, this dial is stunning. Absolutely love it.

[@ronb4115]

Citizen > Seiko

[@retardinho5048]

Citizen doesn’t get the credit, cause most of their interesting watches are not being offered outside of Japan. And the watches they offer here in Europe are mostly non mechanical, big and pretty uninteresting. So yeah, I don’t think they deserve more credit.

[@pk1342]

I mean, I have 6 Seiko's with 0 QC issues so that's not saying much. This is a beautiful watch though and I can appreciate it without slagging off another brand

[@not-a-raccoon]

@@pk1342 Neat. 👍

[@eric21881]

And mine came in today and it’s a stunner

[@MarcoCarag]

As I've been window shopping their washi dial HAQ and others of their highest end (Chrono Master, the awkwardly named The Citizen) for the better part of the last couple years, I guessed a bit higher of a price for this stunner. Also as a big fan of Seiko's vintage 70s high end quartz, this too sings to me. Some real Morpho vibes. I really wish Citizen opened up more of these to the US! Though, I guess part of the fun of them is how physically rare and under the radar they are.

[@halfpastblog]

That's a beautiful watch. I'd have a hard time paying that for a Citizen, which I know is silly. But I'm glad to see them stepping up their game. Feel better soon, J.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks Alton! Check out the AQ4020-54Y, and particularly the sadly limited AQ4020-54Z. Stunning! And $2K+

[@nintendokings]

Definitely wouldn’t pay $1k+ for a Citizen. But I am warming up to the brand

[@KaiserSoze679]

Honestly I usually agree. I haven't seen many Citizens I found tempting.... but if I could afford to, this one might just do it. Sadly, my current most expensive watch was a little under half the cost of this one, and that was a stretch for me. lol

[@denisdaly1708]

Good analysis within the review. Agree with you about branding. This is on my Christmas list. I find your videos alyways worth a second look.

[@johnbuckmaster569]

I am a big fan of Citizen… Just took a look and I have six in my collection at the moment… I think there’s room for seven! Thanks for the great review Jody! p.s. I guessed $600 US

[@drebarthelotte5712]

I never knew that 😳. I'm still learning. wowie. I think texture dial and metal fleck colours should be awsome next year.

[@xgford94]

I am quite enjoying the guest narrator, great gravitas and timbre 😂

[@Ni7rogenius]

I just came across this watch by accident and thought it was stunning! Decided to search KZbin for reviews and, surely enough, Jody had just posted this. This is a sign! 😂 I’m buying the watch!

[@WatchesBeAwesome]

Agreed - this dial looks great!

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

I love my Citizen Blue Angels! Very beautiful and surprisingly legible! The leather/nylon strap is great but takes time to break in.

[@rayharrison6400]

Fabulous looking watch. Love the deployment strap and GS handset. Dial is great, being unique. Not sure on the engine. Looks good on wrist.

[@varghejo]

I feel your pain Jody, my voice has lowered two octaves as I've been under the weather too. Glad it didn't stop you from reviewing this watch though, a real beauty it is.

[@markhamilton7289]

that dial is an absolute beauty. a really lovely understated classy watch

[@Mike-kr9ys]

Jody: Hope you feel better soon. A lovely dial indeed. I would agree that it may be the best dial in 2022. I was surprised by the cost - I estimated $495 US, or a little less. What a beautiful dial!

[@adrianshephard224]

Holy Moly... That's one stunning watch right there!

[@stavros_katsopr]

Plus those hands! Lovely watch all the way, cheers Citizen (at last??!!). Thanks for the review Jody, a great watch featured today. Get well soon mate, cheers.

[@mburchell]

The NB1050 series is lovely too if a bit boring on the dial front. Still compelling in a post-SARB033 world!

[@Seoul_Goodman]

Holy crap this looks good. Why wouldn't they release this worldwide already?

[@hmr171]

I like it. I also tiled the floor in my master bath with a tile that is almost identical to this dial

[@badfuleco]

Amazing watch Jody! Recently Citizen has started to focus more on "watch connoisseurs". Until then, it was almost 100% aimed at the average joe only.

[@Freco1967]

Looks like a Seiko with a dial by anOrdain. Love it love it love it. Gets my vote for dial of the year for sure. Thanks Jody!!!

[@larsstougaard7097]

exactly

[@poppad1187]

It’s back in stock and I am pulling the trigger on it this time but I have to grab the black one on bracelet and switch it. What a stellar looking dial. I had to come back and check it again on the best Watch review channel on KZbin, long time Jody ! Hope all is well brother !

[@HenryPerez_royal_hp]

This watch is absolutely stunning 🤩 Nice job on the review 👍

[@jayeyesacks1604]

I own the NB1050-59A, which has a white dial with a slight silvery complexion. The stock bracelet was useless (male end links, two micro adjusts and 19mm as well), but after putting it on a Strapcode superfine mesh bracelet, it exudes more of a vintage King Seiko vibe. Very simple and elegant piece. Citizen also offers black and blue dial variants of the NB1050 line--these are great alternatives to the SARB for those who are interested.

[@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95]

I've got the same watch with the black dial, don't mind the band at all personally

[@tiagodvt]

I own the black dial as well. One of the best bang per buck watch out there. Crazy specs for the money and I like the bracelet. I am a bracelet guy so the 19mm doesnt matter to me - it wont leave the bracelet. The male endlinks are a plus in my book, because a 38mm is a small watch and it makes it wear better on my wrist (that obviously depends on wrist size). It has solid links and endlinks, it is sized with pins and collars (which imo is superior to just pins and equally easy to size in this case due to the collar being on the middle links and not on the outter), a milled clasp, etc. It could have more micro adjustments holes or at least half links for sure. And the clasp could be better finished on the inner part - upon close inspection you can see the harsh finishing on the inside of the scissored milled parts (a small sandpaper can fix it rather easily tho). But still it is a great bracelet for a watch that costs less than 500 bucks.

[@cairo616]

@@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95 if you have a big wrist the bracelet is ok. But with those male end links it’s like 51mm which is way too big for people with sub 7” wrists

[@Valyrixn]

Late comment, but do you mind dropping a link for the strapcode bracelet? Planning to buy the 1050 and pair it with a third party bracelet.

[@Point_Particle]

Cool dial. For someone like myself who already has a Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SARY085, it would seem a little redundant to add one of these Citizens to the collection. I think the Presage Cocktail Times offer a bit more in case design, crown, case dimensions, etc.

[@tedblack2415]

I aimed at between £600-700 which looking at how sterling is doing ain't far off , but i'd say i'd take this hi-beat beauty over what Seiko offers for an equivalent price plus in general Citizen qc by comparison isn't as much of an issue , but agree re: the signed crown & having varying lines but the main thing is the quality of the piece for the price .

[@aarneuuk9601]

Gooorgeous dial **drool** Love the organic vibe Excellent watch overall, love the dimensions **salivating intensifies** "Sweet spot" for sure

[@felixr126]

Awesome dial much better than the Ginza in my opinion and the shirt you are wearing is awesome in a completely different way 👌

[@tblakemusic]

Would love to see a vid on the NB1050 :) been eyeing that one up! Hope you feel better soon Jody

[@tortugabob]

I'm not a textured dial kinda guy but this watch is beautiful. Well done Citizen.

[@sanjsharma8184]

Always have time for Citizen pardon the pun. When a well executed dial such as this, looks 3D on a 2D device, you know it's pure quality. Pity about the unsigned crown, as that would have been the icing but that doesn't detract from a stunning timepiece.

[@777soul56]

Great minds think alike and I just ordered this!

[@ronlysons6750]

For me, perfect case and indices and would suit a wide range of dials. Would lovely in silver.

[@autry33]

That case and dial looks just like a Grand Seiko. Wow!

[@Kwr34538]

I've been a Citizen fan for a longtime....not the cluttered over stamped but the simple classic timeless dials ! The cluttered ones remind me of the Brietling Navitimer ...way to much numerals ! This one's very nice !

[@basholtman4103]

I’m personally a minimalist dial guy myself, own this one and a junghans chronoscope without the numerals. But if there is one watch which can pull off a crowded dial it has to be the navitimer, absolute classic!

[@redletterl78]

Love it. I was expecting at least $800 Aussie. It’s all in the dial I guess, and probably fair enough. I think Citizen case finishing is excellent on the whole.

[@denisdaly1708]

I really like this. Glad you reviewed it.

[@tanaypatel8412]

I saw this watch and it was love at first sight, but being a broke University student I can't buy this but surely one day, I'll own this.

[@gorillasinthewrist]

Simple and elegant with an interesting colour palette, think Jackson Pollock lite. Impressive with a silly lug width, but I would forgive it that for that dial.

[@fletchoid]

I Fink U Freeky and I like it a lot. The tiny strap is probably too small for my wrist, but nicest dial I have ever seen on a Citizen.

[@holgermuller3597]

Nice video, thanks for that, Jody! Another King Seiko hommage, no better than the others, but the most expensive on the market. Is it agein "all about the dial"? Would like to see a comparison , e.g. with the Escapement Time or the Chameri. After all, Citizen made an amazing watch, but at a high cost.

[@LectioDivina33]

Nice watch, nice video. FYI current Seiko Presage range at Melbourne Seiko Boutique is $650 to $6,400 AUD and everything in between. So this Citizen is in the lower to mid Seiko Presage range 👍

[@NathanChisholm041]

Awesome looking watch! Citizens been on a roll lately while Seikos been rather stagnant...

[@Gary-li7ib]

Cheers for the review again Jody! I never really had any interest in Citizens before but it was more to do with their designs and less so about the brand itself. I'm still in the honeymoon period with it at the moment but I'm very very happy with this purchase so far. Ps I saw my Barry White comment yesterday sneaked into the video 😆

[@bogrot69]

Cheers Gary, it's a stunner! ❤

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Can't get enough of your love baby 🎶

[@bogrot69]

@@juniorjohnson5961 🤣

[@bagpiper]

That is a spectacular dial. Nice strap too. I would have picked a price point closer to 400 USD. As much as I like that dial knowing that their is a pedestrian Miyota 9000 backing it up knocks back my valuation somewhat. Still - that dial! I would love to see Citizen define their range better. With a more select movement this could become a halo product.

[@zevans5512]

I thought the 9000 movement is meant to be relatively good?

[@alblafard8285]

Amazing watch I am a proud owner of, no real weak point. I sold my NB1050-59L after buying this one ! The metal bracelet with duratect treatment can be ordered from the brand, it fits this wath since it's the same case

[@jfilm7466]

I've got an uncluttered Citizen BM8476. I love this watch and it gets lots of wrist time, lots of scratches on the mineral though and more than my other watches. I find it hard to connect with other Citizen watches and I don't know why. Nice looking watch in this video.

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

2:26 - - Ooh, 😍 that dial ⌚😎👍. Bet that would be awesome in crimson, green or brown as well.

[@WizardWatch]

Citizen always been my favorite .... Great Watches In a great price !

[@markn3586]

Wow, that is a really nice looking watch. I would really love to see what the silver dial version looks like. I definitely think this would make a really nice office watch that is a departure from your typical plain jane watches that are out and about. The best thing is that each dial is going to unique and different from the others in it's execution. That makes it pretty special. I would really love to see your take on The Citizen 0100 or even any of the Chronomasters. As far as branding goes, I have to say that I like the fact that I have a double branded Snowflake. Everyone not in the watch community see is and says, "Oh, that is just a Seiko" and I'm fine with that. I would rather have a stealthy high end watch rather than something that draws attention to me as a target when I am out on the street. That being said, I wouldn't mind having one of the Citizen 0100's because most people will just think it is "just an Eco Drive" and nothing special.

[@scottsj4625]

It is hard to tell on camera how it really looks, I find that in person the dials can look very different. The nicest dials I have seen are Grand Seiko but it is way out of my price range. They are fun to look at.

[@jpdemer5]

Looks like it should have a "GS" on the dial - especially with that handset. And as with Seiko and GS, they (and you) are spending on the dial. I thought it was some sort of paper at first - I think it's really interesting that they can create this effect with metal.

[@paulj3728]

Reminiscent of Presage Starlight SRPC01 (which I have). But I like this one because of the sapphire crystal and dressier due to the size vs. Presage. This dial also has more pop IMO. Great video Jody!

[@paulj3728]

Oooohhhh! Scam!

[@armandr1613]

Zelos' latest field watch has some very beautiful dials. Wondering if it will be on a future JOMW.

[@mad4watches]

Stunning dial indeed, would look amazing on a bracelet!

[@timetowatch_francois]

A stunning watch! Thanks for sharing .

[@timrosenthal46]

I am a Citizen fan, and a Presage fan and that is beautiful. Just a bit small for my wrist size, 40mm would of been perfect.

[@haping1]

What a great dial Jody. The price is a bit too high with an unsigned crown I guess.... Thanks for the review.

[@nielwilliams4687]

Citizen is so under rated. They make superb watches.

[@williamhill7312]

Great video, I have a green dial Kuroshio that is my favorite dial out of my collection

[@tarasmathers7423]

Hope you're feeling better, Jody. My thoughts and prayers be with you. So funny you chose this as I myself have been insearch of the infamous "perfect Grand Seiko alternative." For said reason I to have been eyeing up much of Citizen's catalogue, including of course, "The Citizen," a.k.a. the "Chronomaster" line, as well as Seiko, Orient, ect. I had it pegged between the high-$500's to low-$600's USD, and I remember thinking the same thing, "seems kind of high, for what amounts to a Miyota 9000 series. So I've narrowed it down to 2 different options at this point, and neither option are from a Japanese brand. Option #1, is the new AliExpress brand called Rmalti, w/ the "RM001." The nicest and supposedly well-made, Grand Seiko homage I have seen to date, and at a price roughly around $170 USD. Option #2, the Tissot, "Couturier" Powermatic 80, which is on sale on several site's for around $295 USD. I'm also considering the quartz for around $195 USD. From what I understand, both well made, and well finished options, for the price. Honestly, I'm really considering the quartz, white dial. Keep up the great work

[@ericm7335]

Since movements mean little to me, I'm looking "up". That dial and the measurements are worth every penny.

[@mariuszsch.79]

Awesome dial! Citizen is getting better in value for money compared to Seiko imo. Please review the Citizen Tsuyosa! It's an automatic, sapphire crystal Rolex OP inspired watch for 300 usd.

[@markplayford5836]

Yup gotta say your spot on again Jody and could well be a very nice gift for my best mate’s big birthday. That’s IF the UK pound ever goes back up in value!! Feel well very soon mate off myself today not feeling too good either (a bit crook even) 😉

[@Grendal62]

this watch is truly incredible in person.