Watch Me Go Broke - Citizen Promaster ECO-DRIVE

I review the Citizen Promaster ECO-DRIVE 200m dive watch. I also ask: What's up with the price increase?
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[@mikebrauer5003]

I've owned this watch for about three years and have never had a problem with charging. I wear it about one day a week and store it in my watchbox when in use. The four o'clock crown makes it wear smaller than 44mm. Love your reviews!

[@jayskywalker5049]

Yeah it fits more like a 42...but I LOVE the look of this thing

[@steveb4012]

I've had mine fir Iver 5 years, worn once or twice a week here in the dark rainy UK and its never ever stopped.

[@ccw5886]

Ok. I. have purchased and re purchased this watch three times. I prefer the blue. had the black. Looks better in blue` imho. Accuracy plus 3 per month. Consistently. It seems the only thing this reviewer likes is if you can get it cheap. He has no idea that this is a fantastic watch, superb bezel action, very well made. A real diver. Its also very slim with excellent fit and finish. If you can get it on he original strap it has adjustment on the fly. On balance a very negative review of a classic. I wear mine on a nato I dive with it. Perfect. Disregard the endless cost ramble , its worth it even at he higher cost. . A hidden gem, perhaps not so hidden now. That may be why its going up. Supply and demand!

[@jayskywalker5049]

It's 250 in Amazon now

[@jono8884]

Citizen works in any light unlike the Seiko.

[@steveonaga]

Untrue my Seiko works under any light

[@WSG-fv9dq]

Seiko still king tho😂😂😂

[@davekloss4884]

Fun mod: that text on the strap comes off no problem with a little rubbing alcohol.

[@saccaball]

I love mine. And so worth it I would even buy it for 300. No SKX or 5KX for me.

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

I have this and the 5KS. A Solar and an automatic……

[@sufyanpatel9706]

I have one and just bought it a week ago. I actually like the blue one.

[@steveb4012]

Citizen carry a 5 year warranty here in the UK often with an extra year added when registered online. My BM 6400 from 2009 is still going strong as is my 2016 version of your review watch. My wife has just given me an Omega Seamaster lookalike by Citizen for Christmas and I've picked up in the holiday sales a Citizen PCAT. I have 2 Omegas from 2006 and 2007, lovely watches costing much more than my Citizens, however,, servicing costs for them in my ownership has almost equaled their original purchase cost. Serving costs on my Citizens? Zero..no winding, no batteries no babying and better timekeepers as well. Oh, forgot to mention, when I originally bought my Promaster Diver, I bought a blue one, exchanged it for a black one the next day. That rubber strap is awful and a pain to get off, I have a few NATO'S I use on mine but thinking of putting the OEM bracelet on it.

[@TinBin-Craig]

Citizen Promaster brill watch... i have the blue version and i love it.... cheers

[@jimmtairymd]

Citizen usually warranties the eco drive for 5 years.

[@brilliantradience]

Watch prices are going up cause the Fed printed 6.7 trillion dollars to buy stocks and bonds to bail out their cronies and prop up the market. All my beaters are now better than cash, my BL Pilot on a bracelet now cost $120-50 more than the $300 I paid for new a couple of years ago. You can get a bracelet for 30-ish on eBay from a seller in Jersey, I must've bought 5-6 and they're more flexible than the OEM. Those BN015X's are well built, very nicely machined with very close tolerances, no lash either. I love mine and it'd make a fine SHTF watch, cheers.

[@teenracer16657]

This dude feels new to Citizen watches. Ought to do his homework before doing another review, either that or a new part time job

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

This video is now 3 years old. I have the green polyurethane bezel I bought in 2022. Still $216 on Amazon. Great watch!!

[@stefpix]

The movement can last 40 years or more. So no need to change it. Just leave it on a table and it will never die. SO it lasts more than an automatic. How much does servicing an automatic watch cost? 200 dollars? more than the cost of some watches. I had this in black and lost it. I had paid 150 on Amazon. I bought it in blue, refurb, for $120. But you are right about the color: the black is more versatile and appealing. But the blue looks good with an orange strap. it gives some pop. Have you seen the Seiko SNE589?

[@KRW628]

I've got an 0150 on my wrist right now. For under $200, it's one of the best "starter" watches you can buy. It's stylish, quartz accurate; fit and finish are great at this price point. You can wear it with blue jeans or a blue suit. I highly recommend it. (40 years ago, that was me standing in the rain, doing a live shot)

[@TheSmiler62]

I have found the Citizen Eco Drives to be more accurate than Seiko Solar,s !!.......But there you go !!.......Love this Model......Best Value Eco Drive you can get......And a damned fine looker too ;)

[@greyman1363]

This dude needs to know about pricing of everything not just watches. And to answer the question to the guy in the raincoat Joe Biden is the reason why prices have skyrocketed

[@jcbmax1]

Citizen says after 20 years the cell would lose charge holding capacity and be at 80% capacity. And then you can replace the cell. One advantage is that while automatics need service every 5-10 years, you have to open it and get it water tested after the service. If you do not have a good service center to water test, you will not be able to use it under water. Whereas on Eco drive, the service frequency may well over be 10 years. So the frequency of opening it is also less. If it lasts for over 15 years as marketed, then its a bonus. I wonder how many even take it to water to worry about the issue. Any diver/diver styled watch would be fine if the purpose is just the styling and normal swimming. The rotating bezel is just useful even on land to time activities. These watches go with a range of outfit so its good to have one. I am learning diving and I am using a G shock currently. I also have a tough solar and I think light powered watches indeed last longer than quartz or automatic before they need service.

[@paulzabit6520]

Hi , I believe that you replace the cell and you’ll be back in business

[@louiscasen9676]

i realize I'm kinda off topic but do anybody know a good place to stream newly released tv shows online?

[@tristencorey8279]

@Louis Casen try Flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@hugoderrick9361]

@Tristen Corey Yea, I have been watching on flixzone for years myself :D

[@louiscasen9676]

@Tristen Corey Thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :) I appreciate it!

[@tristencorey8279]

@Louis Casen you are welcome =)

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

Another great intro! Nice Tom Brokaw impersonation… I have an Ecodrive promaster BNO195-54E that is black ion coated. It’s considered a high-end pro Master and can be found on Jomashop for $212on sale(listed at 385 retail) (I paid 250)...Highly recommend that model(stainless or the black ion)It makes no sense why the lower end versions cost more than the ‘better’ models. Do I get to blame it on the Seiko 5KX (hot garbage)? Well I’m going to anyway! Thanks for all the great content And making my hobby ‘fun-er’...:

[@brianbuchert6382]

I’ve had mine for 2 years and often left it alone for 2 months no problem and I like the blue honestly if your into seiko autos stick with them sounds like that’s what you want

[@CanadianBeachcomber]

Good video. Great intro! My preference is for the NY0040 Promaster; in all its colors and strap options. The crown at eight o’clock makes it unique. Besides that, I would by a quartz watch before ever considering buying a solar.

[@jayskywalker5049]

I LOVE the look of this thing just pulled the trigger on a black one on black Friday from Amazon for 160 now there up to 250 it fits like a 42 rather a 44

[@robleech9697]

I'm thinking you might have a bad capacitor if it keeps dying. It should fully charge after a few hours in direct sunlight. You should be able to leave it on the windowsill for a day and be good for another 6 months. Surprised the prices have gone up so much...I think I paid $140 something for mine on Amazon last year.

[@jayskywalker5049]

There 250 on Amazon now

[@Samlowry27B-6]

Citizen do this watch with different quality bracelets depending on the package you get it in. With the rubber and bracelet version it's rubbish folded links on its own you can get it with a much better bracelet

[@kor2112]

I just bought one for $130 on Amazon

[@jayskywalker5049]

Damn great deal I just pulled the trigger on one from Amazon on black Friday for 160 now there 250

[@islandterror5198]

Missed the black one on Amazon over the holidays @$88 😵 was used to seeing them between $118-149. The mini Monsters went up also from $149 to $265. I mean might as well get the automatic version.

[@surajpawar7724]

GREAT REVIEW FOR A GREAT WATCH👍👍👌👌 .. FIRST OF ALL, = IT HAS 5 YEARS WARRANTY. .. SECOND THING, = JUST REPLACE THE BATTERY AFTER 15 YEARS (or more)DON'T JUST THROW .. THIRD ONE = AUTOMATIC DON'T GIVE THE ACCURATE TIME (for what it's intended to do so)

[@jeffk1485]

When the capacitor dies after 10 years, you replace it. It costs around $20. Simple.

[@TriantafyllosThessaloniki]

If it dies on you, you send it over to citizen repair center and they will replace the battery . Just like that. In general this watch has you covered for the next decades if it sees sunlight. This is the way to go. 👍🏻

[@mylesmooney7505]

Have both that one ☝️ and the automatic pro master with black face both are savage watches! Best hang for your buck ! Metal straps that come with it are very good !

[@mylesmooney7505]

I used to own an early 90s Pro master divers watch with the pressure sensor that tells your Dept ! It was an excellent watch , only thing it needed 3 batteries every 3 or so years , one day I didn’t go to my usual watch shop that takes a mount or so to fix , they did it in 30mins ... should have known better! Went swimming later watch was full of water ...... it was wrecked got a replacement watch from the shop !

[@trulsdirio]

Just picked up a like new one, 6 months old with warranty card for 130€. So looking forward to it arriving. Allready searching for a good rubber strap.

[@StevenMRSenior]

Got my blue one today. Came with the yellow air tank box. The lume is phenomenal. Having worn it most of the day I absolutely love it. It came on the blue silicon strap but as I have an aqualand with bracelet I think I can swap straps.

[@jessedavis7555]

I owned one of these Citizen eco drives paid $330 at a Jewelry store and it was a great watch.To the point someone stole it out of my towel at the beach but I loved the fact a little while in the sun would keep it running always kept great time as well.

[@ash9058]

Why would you take off a dive watch at the beach?? They’re made for that environment.

[@ash9058]

@DJ Ezasscul yeah I agree, don’t get it at all

[@edwardgreenaway1808]

I need to fix the bezel on mine. I messed up the retaining clip. Payed around $100 on Prime day.

[@ShutterMAX]

It only takes 11 hours in full sun or 25 hours on a cloudy day for a full charge. A full charge lasts between 6 & 12 months before it stops. I have several eco drives l (one which is 17 years old) and have never had one stop. (Except when I lost one in a golf bag for about 3 years & it started right up after I found it while golfing.) PS: it only need 3 minutes of sun for 1 day use.

[@ivarskailand1745]

AND THE OSCAR GOES TOOOOOOOOOO...... WATCH ME GO BROKE! :D

[@vast634]

For the rubber strap: you can make it softer by placing the strap in a coffee cup (closed and bend like on the wrist), and then filling the cup with boiling hot water. After like 20 Minutes, just flush it with cold water. The strap will be softer, and keep a nice bend.

[@John..18]

I tried this, and now my watch is constantly full of condensation,, so,, not a good idea,, 🙁

[@StevenMRSenior]

I read a review the other day from someone had had an eco drive watch for 15 years and it was still working fine. In fact he said it was running to 3 seconds a month. There is another video I have seen but not watched which tells how to replace the rechargeable battery/ capacitor.

[@Raven-jx4ly]

Why do you have to through this watch away after around 10 years? What is the difference in this matter between a automatic and a solar movement? I would like to keep my watches for a lifetime. Please give me a answer.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Automatic you likely will be able to keep for a lifetime if properly serviced. THESE, No way lifetime. It’s still a battery. I had a solar seiko Chrono. Dead as a door nail and it only 3 years old.

[@chasekemp4982]

I would like to see this watch come package with the bracelet installed with the rubber strap included along side it.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Totally agree.

[@calebnewton_]

I knew there was something fishy about broccoli! Love the sketches, keep it up!!

[@NicolasLakoff]

Right off the Citizen's website (Note that 130 hours for full charge is for fluorescent light): 1. GENERAL CHARGING GUIDEfor basic analog Eco-Drive timepieces: Outdoors on a sunny day (100,000 illuminance/lux): 2 minutes for 1 day use; 11 hours to full charge Outdoors on a cloudy day (10,000 illuminance/lux): 12 minutes for 1 day use; 40 hours to full charge At a distance of 8 inches under a 30W fluorescent light (3,000 illuminance/lux): 40 minutes for 1 day use; 130 hours to full charge When fully charged, your Eco-Drive will continue running - even in total darkness - for at least six (6) months.

[@ant.9940]

The color is a matter of taste. For me it's deep blue. I have one and it was delayed in 1 month 2 seconds. I think it is a matter of taste.

[@foxthx1138]

As of today Aug 12 2022 Amazon is listing this watch at $250.75. Time to check out Ebay .........

[@samusviking324]

How is it about to review a citizen promaster automatic watch?

[@tomhillier7467]

Very good description thanks

[@mcm4088]

The capacitor is replaceable I got a skyhawk over 15 years and still running like a Rockstar they check it about a year ago and was 90% of full capacity.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

😂 “stay dry”. Another great video!!

[@NicolasLakoff]

Oh PS: just picked up this watch on Amazon for $120! This watch once or twice a year will go down to this price or lower.

[@jayskywalker5049]

I pulled the trigger on one from Amazon on black Friday on the black one for 160 now there 250

[@robertlindo8058]

I enjoyed the video but I found the volume of it very low. Even with the sound up high on my phone I struggled to hear it. I wonder if anyone else has had this experience?

[@snacklofter]

Wearing mine now - only dislike - those pesky pins & collars - Jody recently reviewed it. Could that account for its sudden surge in price??? atb snack ps - I don't think changing the special battery is too hard on this model - there are guides online.

[@andreasb.382]

Nice intro and great review.

[@jimmtairymd]

I paid about $85 prior to Christmas.

[@itsallrobbish]

Wow!

[@jayskywalker5049]

Wow there like 250 now

[@gs6810]

I got the black one that comes from citizen on a metal bracelet for $220 from a website based in Spain. I could have got the blue on amazon for 120 but i knew I would end up spending 80$ on a bracelet anyway. The bracelet it nice. Brushed steel just like the the watch case, solid end links, milled clasp and adjustable.

[@gs6810]

I believe the website was relojesdemoda.com. Shipping to the USA was 20$ and their customer service was good. The $220 price I mentioned above included shipping. I couldn't find the model with the bracelet in the states for less than $270. The $120 price I mentioned on Amazon was a black Friday deal that sold out quickly.

[@oldfashionedsportsmanchave4590]

I bought that watch for $88 Black Friday sale 3 years so.

[@jayskywalker5049]

Wow there going for 250 on Amazon now

[@JumpingWatermelons]

Yes, you can buy a new E168 movement. You can most certainly buy a new capacitor.

[@NicolasLakoff]

So you didn't read that No Decompression Limit chart right. So depth in Meters in white and the NDL's in goldish. So if you read it correctly ie: you can stay at 12 Meters for 200 minutes without having to do decompression and so on till you get to 45 Meters you can stay for 5 minutes before having to do what is known as Emergency decompression and having to stay out of the water for a certain period of time because you went over your NDL limits. From reading this chart I can tell you right off its quite liberal as 1) Recreational dive limit is 40 Meters (130 feet) and 2) generally most dive computers will give you a minute or two at 40 meters because of the time it takes to get to that depth, you have already accumulated nitrogen in your body making your NDL shorter. Yes I am a scuba instructor and proud of it!!!

[@DwyaneWadeCounty]

Does the Citizen Promaster really last ten years, without servicing?

[@mikedandurand3548]

10 minimum. I have 4 different eco drives 2 of which are well over 10 years old. When it finally does die you can replace the capacitor easily yourself

[@jeromesweet5047]

I ditched the promoter Pepsi GMT that thing was a piece of crap the band felt like a 20$ watch. Pretty disappointed . Not sure why but the build felt like complete crap compared to my other citizen watches

[@toddjohnson5506]

$119 on Amazon as of 11/27/2020

[@jayskywalker5049]

250 now

[@greyman1363]

It’s not solar power. It takes all light 💡 solar watch would need direct sunlight

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

Ergo, eco drive?

[@stephencharlton2024]

we can all find the prices... you are definitly not a reviewer... find something else to do

[@themississippikidful]

Funny Stuff ....Great review👏

[@BoogurTWang]

Agree with the review. After owning both ( all 3?)My Suggestion is GET THE DURO.

[@james_chatman]

I had the duro. Cheapest feeling diver I ever owned.

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

@@james_chatmanI have a few Casio mrw200h. Best $18 watch I ever purposely tried to bang up. I don’t dive but it’s been in the ocean, shower,pool, hot tub, the car wash bucket and under hot and cold dishwater for 5 years. DIY battery replacement as well!

[@abmo6036]

I have one

[@MyiptvWorld]

Cheap old rubber strap...yeah...it costs like 40 bucks!xD. I love the strap compared to any other strap for the watch. My opinion...but not cheap.xD

[@MyiptvWorld]

Another thing is, it is a certified divers watch, it is suppost to have a rubber strap, not a metal bracelete. Ask any real diver if they are going to take a metal bracelet or rubber strap.I don´t.Use a metal bracelet on a OMEGA Seamaster. It is a diver watch but no actual diver will take a watch like that diving...maybe desk diving!xD

[@yoinkhaha]

That sounds like a mix of Tom Brokaw and Harry Caray.

[@watchmegobroke4365]

Thats what I was going for. You nailed it!

[@yoinkhaha]

@@watchmegobroke4365 One day I will meet and party with the spiritual equivalent of one Harry Brokaw....

[@HuyPham-io4vu]

Tom Brohugs🤣

[@kinezo1961]

Just got one at Best Buy for $264 Canadian. $200 in real $. LOL

[@davejarvis5279]

Dude do your homework the cell/battery will last for 10 years pretty negative review seiko boy

[@monocogenit1]

LMAO