This Brand New Citizen Was Worth The 6 Month Wait! | Citizen Promaster Combination Land JV1007-07E

[@23727bgk]

Too many flaws: shouldn't be over 42mm in diameter, needs crown and pushers screw down, second hand only moves in 1 second intervals, strap buckle is way too bulky. Maybe they will get it right in second generation...

[@maverickwatchreviews]

"Second hand only moves in one second intervals". Huh?

[@VishnuZutaten]

@@23727bgk digital movements usually have that kind of seconds. Sweeping seconds are a thing in analog watches and very special digital mov.

[@jan490]

Was waiting for a proper review, thanks so much!!! Impressive!! 👍

[@dannyfrog]

I frickin' love that watch! I'm getting myself this one for Christmas.

[@SlimDonni]

Best Looking ana-digi I've seen since the seiko Prospex Arnie. 44mm Dmtr & 50mm lug to lug is probably a bit too big for my skinny wrist. Shame.

[@WatchWitt]

That's a sharp looking Eco-Drive! Dial looks amazing. Nice display.

[@CADAVREFILMS]

Just got the Limited Edition one. Unbelievable quality. Comes with both stainless steel bracelet and camo strap. Looks and feels like a million bucks!

[@jiehan6232]

Totally agree with you ,better than gwg 1000

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

Thanks for doing this review. It's a nice watch, appealing on many levels. One major zonk is the lack of a synch (radio, GPS or BT). At this price, there's no excuse for omitting that. And there are two functional aspects that really puzzle me: the 40 hour chrono and a compass bezel without a compass: what's the point - to help me do the old Boy Scout compass guesstimate hack?

[@roberta.6579]

I love this model. Thank you for featuring it

[@AP-nl4gs]

In 2016, I bought a similar Citizen Eco Drive. It has been everything that a good watch should be: affordable, durable, reliable, attractive, and I have not had to wind or charge it, even once! Great value.

[@LeShark75]

Sold.. Think I'll pick one up as a holiday treat. Always room for Citizen next to the Seiko watches in my collection.

[@ramakrishnanramki9115]

Finally, it's here!!😍

[@Top5Picks89]

Fantastic review! You’ve captured every detail about the Citizen Promaster JV1007-07E perfectly. I love how you explained the new features and provided practical tips on where to find the best deal. Your enthusiasm and thorough analysis make this video incredibly engaging. Thanks for sharing such a comprehensive review-I’m sold on this watch now

[@redletterl78]

I would absolutely get this asap if not for the price! Fantastic tool.

[@TheGoldenBear79]

I like this one. Thanks for your great reviews! Only problem is you tend to make me want to spend money I don’t have! Lol! This seems like a great all around everyday watch. I will definitely be looking at it again. Thanks again. Best wishes to you and your family. ✌️🇺🇸

[@SilencedMi5]

Thanks for doing this tabletop - I saw your comment on one of their Japanese announcement promo videos and was hoping you'd be able to get your hands on one for review. *FINALLY* we're seeing ultra-conservative Citizen do something to carve out a niche with newer tech combined with a backbone of mature technologies (Eco-Drive, conventional gear driven analog movement, etc) - I'm super excited to see what Citizen do with this stellar MIP display and this new movement (module) system. I feel like the UX is outstanding for such a tiny display and simple control interface. The QR code integration and display resolution surprised me! Much more capable than I originally anticipated, and apparently they have power draw under control to keep such a high power reserve. Without Multiband 6 and/or GPS or any sensor functionality and no titanium option at this price point I'm likely going to skip these models unless I find an un-refusable deal, but still.

[@alextodd429]

Price is steep but this is so sweet. Puts Breitling ana-digi to shame.

[@maverickwatchreviews]

Wait til Black Friday :)

[@MrStirstir]

Love the design and the look. Great looking field watch.

[@Gumby56]

Just got mine from Spain, $500😎 blue dial on a bracelet 👍

[@rm9sbg93zxjzg]

wow, a pretty cool watch, wish it was multiband too

[@maverickwatchreviews]

Me too!

[@loganholmberg2295]

given the price im a little disappointed they didnt.

[@patzguitarz]

Does the stopwatch show 100s, 10s, or only the second like the G-Shock GBD200?

[@richardporter1564]

That's a QR code. You can scan it with your phone and it should send you to a link. Provided you downloaded a QR reader app. What is your wrist size? I remember you can't wear G-Shock squares. Like me with my 8 inch wrist size. Usually on the last hole, but I have a bunch of 16mm to 22 mm hard plastic adapters. They have drilled lugs so strap changes are easy breezy.

[@lulul]

i tried scanning a qr code from the video but the camera did not recognize it for some reason. i'm curious of what it is

[@LudwigDrummer0013]

Has some Breitling Aerospace vibes. I dig it.

[@Mrb00st]

I love the looks and materials and the MIP display but at $695 in the ani-digi watch sector (aka people who aren't buying a smartwatch or an entry-level mechanical like a Hamilton, people who actually want a quality tool watch) - the lack of radio control or Bluetooth sync and the lack of any sensors is crazy. Compare to the casio GWG-1000 for the same price.

[@Herravm63]

Good and informative review.

[@theloneranger2101]

How does the Compass function work, besides just being able to turn the Compass Bezel around and around? Does it actually work as a Compass, or is it just a gimmick ?

[@slowbluesmaster]

Apparently, you need to refresh your how to find north using your analogue watch hands knowledge you learnt as a scout

[@andyburns6496]

Can you move the hands away from the digital display?

[@RO-cm9eu]

thanks for the review. do you know if there’s a button to get the hands out of the way of the lcd?

[@karldomingo8652]

Great review, thank you 👍💪

[@VishnuZutaten]

To big for me, but I like VERY VERY much what Citizen is putting on the market

[@bproffs3580]

Just got the limited edition about 3 weeks ago. It's been my daily

[@tobiastrescher2204]

Thinking about sending it back.Those fake screwdowns are a pain in the a..!But thanx for the vid.

[@kroon275]

Love the knurling on the buttons but to find out its just for show is a complete bummer

[@macguyverson9370]

Very cool! Thanks. I agree I bet the price will come down and at that point it will be a good value.

[@blackdragon44]

Just grabbed one for $486 at Zales. They're having a sale

[@edmonguy]

I'd put it on a maybe list, but the lack of radio control on a Citizen at this price is unforgivable. 🤔 The compass bezel is absolutely bizarre in the absence of a compass. 🤔 The MIP is nice though.

[@maverickwatchreviews]

Yeah the lack of atomic at this price point blows my mind as well.

[@lulul]

you can use any analog watch as a basic compass using the sun an the analog hands. the rotating bezel helps with that.

[@redletterl78]

@@edmonguy Compass bezel is functional in conjunction with the analogue hands, just like a dive watch can be used to get a decent read on position.

[@loganholmberg2295]

yeah im waiting for a nice sale. it looks terrific but no way in hell is it worth more then my titanium protreks. i kind of wish they released this with a titanium option honestly.

[@ViolentTacticsNP]

Damn, just got myself a GWG2000!

[@davidzimmerly7354]

@ViolentTacticsNP still a good choice

[@1515hockeyman]

Ive got a GWG1000 that I am still happy to own

[@tcwhite0104]

Man 2 white leds would have been awesome

[@RodBond]

Hi, today i received my new Citizen watch, but unfortunately it came in the standard citizen black carton box, may i ask you from where you get your nice plastic promaster box, please ?

[@samnova450]

Thanks for the review. Saw one show up on Reddit post. Does the watch have Atomic time sync and is there a way to move the hands so you can read the LED display?

[@e28forever30]

No atomic time sync 😢

[@kendriesbaugh222]

Does the watch have a function to move the hands to prevent obscuring the LCD display like the Casios have?

[@slowbluesmaster]

Yes

[@MarquitoRH]

@@slowbluesmaster Good to know

[@uliilu1430]

Thank you for the vid! Could you please do another one showing how the functions work and with a lume shot? Is stopwatch only using hands (chrono style i.e. not usable in real world) or also 'normal' i.e. digi display? What is the max countdown timer - 60 min like newer mudmasters? Do you get any accidental presses with the main crown? (It seems to be sticking out quite a bit) Thanks in advance!

[@scyth2]

That MIP display looks really, really nice. I hope to see more of that sort of thing. But this watch sports one of my Red Flags: a compass rose rotating bezel. So utterly useless. Such a shame they couldn't have just as easily had, say, a 12-hour bezel to track a different time zone.

[@Splash111]

Citizen punches way above their price point. I'm a Citizen fanboy...love the eco drive. Accurate and comfortable watches. Their promaster diver to me, is the ultimate diver with the adjustable bracelet. Some people like Glocks. I can't stand Glocks. To each his own.

[@Halloalexpooh]

Very nice watch. But in compare to my Casio gwg b1000: no abc sensors, no hands dial backlight, no time sync via Bluetooth or gps, just one motor for both hands. The same stupid limit for timer (99/60 min)(why???).

[@vicentvanmole]

if they can clean up some displays, such as compass rotating dial, enlarge the mode dial & put a second time zone in the display.

[@toothpik00]

Great review. I've been keen on this watch for a couple of months now. Your review has tempered the urge to pull the trigger on one until they get cheaper. There are a couple of international sellers (I'm in Australia) that have pretty good specials on them at the moment. The cheapest I've found is based in Spain. As for the watch itself. I am a little disappointed that the pushers and crown aren't screwdown. I don't like when designers do this kind of thing. I'm disappointed in the backlight too. They really phoned that one in. Compare that pitifiul little pool of drab orange light to the Casio Illuminator on the AW158. That is a perfectly even blue glow across the whole LCD. Blue also would have suited this watch better than the orange. Maybe they thought it would get lost amongst the blue green lume though. The size of the watch is really at the uppermost limit of what I can wear on my wrist. I normally limit myself to a lug-lug of about 46-48mm. From memory, this model is on the smaller side of the usual Promaster lineup that I've looked at, but I think they could have made it a bit smaller to suit a wider market. I still think I'll get one as I like the overall functionality and, on the face of it, the look of the watch is great (just a shame about the non-functional screw-downs) but thanks to your review I'll definitely be holding off until they're a bit cheaper.

[@tcwhite0104]

Nice watch I am contemplating that and the navisail

[@thetruthonlyone]

I hope Casio is taking notes for the next coming gravity master, and not the cheap one they introduced this year 😵‍💫

[@jonmotl2752]

Reminds me of an upside down vintage tissot t touch

[@tcwhite0104]

Ordering the camo one!!

[@fuloplehel]

Very nice looking watch, I like the green version with the cordura band. But considering that there is no atomic time or Bluetooth, or atleast a compass, it's a promaster land after all, it is expensive. So I bought the GWG-B1000-3AER green mudmaster, it was on sale for 550 euros, and is packed with all the sensors and functions, atomic time and Bluetooth. I have an older citizen promaster skyhawk blue angels edition which is better than this, except for the MIP display. Maybe next year will be cheaper.

[@broinsocali]

I'm looking to add this watch to my collection

[@G-rigger]

These look great waiting for them to drop further in price. It's pretty chunky, I think it could have been 42mm, plenty of room between the sub dials.

[@Fr0zenP3nguin]

The green one has a compass star design on the case back im sure...this ones just plain...

[@bingus_9_6]

The fake screw down pushers is a cheap move. I was hoping they were real.

[@Ztinkyy]

It looks pretty sharp and I’m seriously thinking about it as I am fixated on getting my first analog digital watch. The only question I have is about the compass. I’m glad it rotates, but since it doesn’t move independently, I somewhat question the utility. You can lay it down on a map, align it with a compass rose & parallel rulers and so forth and take bearings, but I just don’t really see the point for using it to get around town. What do you think, author? Thank you for the review.

[@garageshop6021]

Nice review. FYI - I received the green one (JV1005-02W) yesterday (ordered on 9/6 received on 9/11). I like it. Currently, Bloomingdale's has it for $562.50. Plus, 15% Off (by typing-in an email address). This brought the total to $478 (plus tax; w/free shipping).

[@ABCTEST213]

I like the look!! But I will save my money for up coming G Shock Oak! Casio will announce a metal bracelet, Full analog display Royal Oak style G shock in Oct~Nov!!

[@maverickwatchreviews]

Where did you see this announcement?

[@ABCTEST213]

@@maverickwatchreviews search GMC-B2100, some youtuber already talking about this

[@davidkramer87]

It’s QR codes you scan to get directions Merry Christmas Happy Holidays Did

[@JoseLuis-ro1rb]

Hello, how are you? Do you know if the 44mm are with crown or without crown?

[@mcjacobsjr]

I need this watch with ABC + Temp functions and radio controlled.

[@loganholmberg2295]

Wow that MIP display is awesome. Maybe Casio will get off their ass and start offering it on protreks and other solar watches now. I've had it on a couple gshocks but since they weren't solar they didn't last in my collection....is it a power issue or cost that they don't offer it on anything but their smart featured watches?

[@SilencedMi5]

Agreed completely - Casio need to get moving on integrating MIP into their high end Master of G ani-digi models. Since the Gulfmaster range has been defunct for some years, it would be great to see a new model with MIP and other cool upgrades - maybe a return to "Rust Resist" titanium caseback and hardware? One can dream.

[@yarly3180]

Nice MIP display: nice to see you can choose 'European' date format (DD/MM/YYYY) 😎 Too bad the timer is only 99 minutes, that's a bit too little (for cooking a stew for instance)

[@TopSecretVid]

Citizen lost me at the fake screw down pushers..lol and non locking bezel

[@demonslayer9551]

The design is very cool but a little over priced. An active compass instead of just a compass bezel would’ve added more value to it.

[@xcabel88]

Hope it has radio sync then it’ll be perfect for me

[@maverickwatchreviews]

Sorry, no radio on this one.

[@benjamminausx7584]

I wish the watch had a blue backlight. The amber one looks terrible in combination with this lume

[@puttapongkissener3729]

I think that's a shame too

[@loganholmberg2295]

The bracelet jdm model looks fantastic. i just wish i knew how heavy it was. I dumped my Sbowbirds edition Skyhawk cause it was just too heavy. So I prefer watches uner 150 grams and I wear a watch 24/7 due to medical reasons...and choice. 😂😂 So I need something I can comfortably wear for a whole week without taking it off if I have too.

[@NetCosmosCom]

JV1006-51L is 195gr, JV1008-63E is 212gr, JV1005-02W is 112gr and JV1007-07E is 114gr. For the exact same reasons, if we speak about 24/7, for me the limit is 100gr

[@DannyOhana]

If you want this watch at a more reasonable price than the retail asking price, ebay is your friend, that said it's from overseas sellers which can be dodgy especially for something that costs $500+

[@davidsamora4931]

anyone know how the lume stacks up compared to their Promaster diver series?

[@rigoarredondo1986]

Is it atomic time?

[@jeffo1728]

@@rigoarredondo1986 no it is not.

[@rp7326]

I can just see those pushers getting accidentally pushed a lot.

[@greydog7225]

That's how a negative display should be done!

[@AliAli-ov1ll]

مرحبا

[@avijit849]

what does the circular dial at 8 o'clock do?

[@maverickwatchreviews]

It's part of the chronograph when it's in chronograph mode and when it's not it shows the level of charge.

[@avijit849]

​@@maverickwatchreviewsoh thanks. why does it have markings in intervals of 6 though?😅

[@puttapongkissener3729]

@@avijit849 well…that’s a good question🤔

[@Ethan-Breedlover]

Faaaan- tastic !

[@CountryWilly]

I can remember when citizen was priced for the working class it most certainly isn’t anymore

[@maverickwatchreviews]

Seiko & G-Shock are the same way now. All prices have gone nuts.

[@BusinessandFinance-ym5bk]

@@CountryWillycitizen is not for citizens anymore 🫢

[@broinsocali]

Just added this watch to my collection

[@Fr0zenP3nguin]

Appreciate the videos my go to watch channel, noticed a few d*ckheads in the comments thought id send a positive message your way!

[@karma247ajm]

I was really interested in this watch, until I noticed, that the hour and minute hand are not independently driven. That's disappointing, as sometimes they will have to shift out of the way of the digital screen.

[@DieTabbi]

Nice watch when the two small handles not on the watch. get rid of them and make a nice clean one. With these tow handels looks like a watch 30 years ago urghs.

[@JimKinkade]

17:22 Hold up. Are you saying this watch is too small for a big wrister?

[@marcelodelpuerto395]

It's close to 44 mm diameter, too big for me but if you're wrist-gifted it could work for you.

[@TwitchRadio]

I wouldn't be able to afford this even on sale😂, but at least I can enjoy the watch through your Channel.. Ty😎✌️ PS.. It's A QR code... Scan it with you phone camera... most QR codes are links to certain web pages.

[@double07r21]

These can be bought for $400.00. Authorized dealers in Europe all selling all 4 models including limited editions.

[@Rick9482]

Well it's certainly an improvement over the Skyhawk AT menu structure that forces me to look at a KZbin video before I change anything. Completely non intuitive interface. I just purchased a cheap $29 dollar watch from Casio, AW80-1AV, due tomorrow with a nice readable day/date readout. If it doesn't work out, I can just toss or give away. I don't see how they can make any watch for that price so I don't expect much. I went this direction because my Skyhawk loses the year and gets the calendar out of sync. So Citizen is on my shit list right now! Crap....I just rest the year again! Although truthfully......I like the Citizen Promaster quite a bit.

[@terryckchow]

That is QR code to use phone to scan for user manue

[@rasaum2]

I checked the price on amazon. They want over $800 Canadian. Plus tax. The watch is obviously originating from China. The shipping time indicates this. The watch looks a little cheap. It would be difficult for me to pay more than $400. To me; at the current price, it's not worth the money. I have citizen watches, but I'll pass on this one. It's far too pricey.

[@ernie.hernandez]

Got this for my self for Christmas… too complicated, can even set time on hands Getting frustrated

[@nato4287]

I’m confused. Never in my life have I needed anything other than my eyes to tell me how light it is. Perhaps only maybe useful for an extremely amateur photographer, but even that’s a stretch.

[@adamRandolph750]

Screw-down crowns are so overrated in my opinion. Most people are not deep sea diving, and I would rather have a watch that allows me to change the settings easily. (I have a Tissot with screw-down crown and chronograph settings - it's a pain in my butt.)

[@31hallite]

Seiko Arnie still looks better.

[@HuskyDakotaFans]

@@31hallite no way! Seiko Arnie isn’t a good looking watch.

[@DustinHill-s9t]

It looks like it's upside down.Doesn't look right.Am I the only one noticing this😮

[@aquaman1534]

Have you tested the functions alarm and timer? You can't hear the sound unless you hold the watch close to your ear. I've sent the watch back!

[@CarlosalbertoDreselopes]

Bons tempos de volta 🤪😅😊

[@AlessandroMarvasi]

Isn’t it radio controlled or anything? No radio, no sat, no bt?

[@maverickwatchreviews]

Yes...no, no and no unfortunately.

[@AlessandroMarvasi]

@@maverickwatchreviewsok thanks 😢

[@loganholmberg2295]

ok what is it with citizen and their weakass backlights? That looks like the same shity after thought one that came on my Skyhawk. I'm sure that was fine 10-15 years ago but compare it to the white light or black light LEDs on my by far cheaper high end anidig protreks and gshcks it feels like a joke.

[@SilencedMi5]

Extremely low power draw, and further towards the red spectrum + low brightness maintains your night vision much better than brighter white-light LEDs. It's a design tradeoff, but I've never had an issue reading a Skyhawk display with that LED - the bigger problem is the light being locked out in a key mode like the chronograph.

[@jiehan6232]

hope one day will be a digital version like Gshock gpr b1000❤

[@kevinh5349]

No thanks.

[@asscracbelfrage]

This must be the master of fake details… And why is it so complicated without performing anything extra ordinary? Citizen never nails it all the way.

[@denysmoroz89]

Hi, thank yuo for such amazing review! Maybe you know, how often you need to change battery-capacitor? I know, that this is eco drive watch, but still, you should one day to change it. Or it life time usage? Thank you!