This is by far, the most underrated watch by Citizen. I wear this everyday and in one of the harshest environments for any watch, and it doesn't miss a beat. I love it, and will get a second for when this one does die.

@michaellooney1089

Жыл бұрын

It won't die.

@TheMeatballSwede

Ай бұрын

What kind of treatment do you put it through? How is it doing when it comes to scratches? I really like the blue dial version.

@benp8136

Ай бұрын

I work in heavy industry - mining. It gets exposed to everything from mud and muck, to intense and constant vibration. Doesn’t miss a beat. Have now got the green faced model.

@DanielGrosu86

Ай бұрын

​@@benp8136 do you wear it with it's original bracelet?

it looks amazing with your nato strap! Almost the best look I have seen on the market, a true must-have

That’s a great looking watch! Nice unboxing and review!

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I was forced in to more outside stuff as the exposure was a little darker than I would have liked!

Great set of dimensions on this one, awesome grab and go every day piece 👍

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes i spent my time really researching this one, not just impulse buying that I tend to do with the more affordable watches.

Very cool watch Sam! I love the way it looks on the nato - this is a real keeper - congratulations 😊👍

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeffrey, yep Im really liking this one! This Toxic Nato is pretty cool!

Great review. Love the edits with dimensions and the way you point stuff out. Easily the best review of this watch I have seen.

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Ryan

@ryanstafford8544

4 жыл бұрын

@@CasualWatchReviews sadly you only fueled the desire of want for this watch. Haha. Cheers!

I just bought these watch, fortuenly from flaship store in Ginza. Every time I check the time - it is stunning 😇

@CasualWatchReviews

11 ай бұрын

I was in Ginza a few weeks ago. Went to the seiko museum

Yes this Citizen is an excellent value watch

Glad u mentioned the bracelet digging. At first that really annoyed me but a year later i don't notice anymore. I also moved the clasp part over to one side so the upward curve matches the curve of my wrist more (did it by taking out links from one side and putting back in on the other side)

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I may have a look at that. I tried again to work with it and I just couldn’t get comfortable with it. I ordered a titanium standard clasp from AliExpress will try that if it ever arrived. Also annoyingly I probably lost a few of the tiny collars inside the links

2 years after the fact but I just found this video in 2023 after buying the PMD-2951 and struggling to get it to sync from the USA. You're right, Clockwise Station "JJY" and Timezone "Japan domestic clock" was the key to getting it to work. Thank you very much!

@CasualWatchReviews

Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching, glad it worked out!

Just bought the green version, excited to receive it.

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I still really love mine. I still have not worn it a lot of the bracelet, but it looks awesome on most straps!

That’s a very interesting watch. Really cool the way it sets itself. Citizen makes some really nice watches. I have a Promaster Tough which is similar to this, but is stainless and has a regular Eco Drive Movement.

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I think they make the best quality Quartz watches in the game, they are also not afraid to innovate something Seiko really doesn't do with their quartz watches I feel.I think the king of innovation is still Casio for the quartz stuff having said that!

Good video, very competent understated watch

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Marcos, thanks for watching and commenting!

A good looking watch Sam,keep safe mate!!

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Same to you Stephen, keep safe and thanks for all your support in the comments over the years!

Nice looking watch...well done Sir!

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

hey, yep I'm really liking it so far, appreciate you watching as always!

Nice watch good review stay safe cheers from Manchester

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark... hope my home City is coping with all this COVID-19 stuff. Keep safe mate!

I want one! Citizen is the most underrated watchbrand.

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@cj1000

4 жыл бұрын

The early Citizen Navihawk remains to this day my favorite flying tool watch. This brand really thinks about how their watches will be used, not just how they look.

Sam, I love this watch and of course, the review is outstanding. My nit to pick: I dislike when the minute hand fails to reach the minute markers. Citizen and Seiko often put minute markings on the chapter ring only and so the minute hand doesn’t reach all the way. In fact some have quite a large gap. This impacts legibility unnecessarily. Overall though this watch has a lot of strong points, and looks killer on that Toxic Rogue.

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, oh I didn't notice that... I like the handset but yes I see your point for sure!

Good review, thanks.

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thnaks Michael, looks like you binged watched a few!

@MichaelAguila

4 жыл бұрын

@@CasualWatchReviews these are all the ones I missed expecting to see you in the C section! 😂😂😂

Damn that watch looks great. I think they're crazy for making it a unique market product for Japan. It looks way better than the similar tough solar titanium models

Which nato strap is that? Looks great and matches it well

I quite like this one. Looks nice with that bit of pop of color on the second hand.

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thats what really attracted me to it, they have done a good job of this one!

Great, review and camera work Sam. Citizen is best in the solar quartz category imho. Great finishing on it too. The price point brings it equal to the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical which is tough competition albeit for a completely different technology.

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tod good point. I honestly can't see how Omega have made a better case for that flipping seamaster Bond they want 9k for. This is stunning work form Citizen, the crown is fantastic

Its a great looking watch and your video is the best one I have seen on this watch. Well Done. I find it strange that they used a Snap On Caseback however.

@CasualWatchReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, appreciate it! Its a screw in case back I think? May have to go back and check!

That’s a beauty...love the Japanese day!

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I have to confess... I changed it back after a few days 😂

brill watch .. really like cheers

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Craig, agreed!!

I wish they made this watch without the black bezel. It would look perfect.

Good morning Sam & community. So I connect the watch to JJY by using for instance the Clock Wave, Junghans Mega, Radio Wave etc app to get the japanese time? Now, how do I adjust the local time - Western Europe for instance. Do I have to adjust it manualy...?

@CasualWatchReviews

Жыл бұрын

No that’s it, the app I used sets the watch to the local time of the phone.

I've been flirting with the green dial version for years. Cool watch dude

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I have been flirting with this one all day... the wife is not happy 'you love that watch more than me' may have been muttered once or twice 😂

Nice watch! I own citizen urban eco drive and I'm very satisfied. Only gripe with these light powered watches is the lume being not as strong as battery powered

@jimclip2012

Жыл бұрын

The strength and longevity of the lume has everything to do with the type of lume paint applied and the strength of the light that charged said paint (and how recently), nothing to do with solar vs alkaline battery power.

@diegocanale1124

Жыл бұрын

@@jimclip2012 Last year I bought a citizen pro-master diver in titanium. And i noticed the lume is inherently better than my first non diver citizen ecodrive. Perhaps they applied better lume being a diver watch and for better reading underwater.

@jimclip2012

Жыл бұрын

@@diegocanale1124 that makes sense. The lume isn’t composed of lightbulbs, thus isn’t dependent on battery power.

@michaellooney1089

Жыл бұрын

I own one of these watches, and there's nothing wrong with the lume!

If I was a one watch type guy this could be the one. I found a guy online who's had his for a year and wears it daily, including a lot of outdoor activities. He says the watch finish is holding up great. My one gripe is the price.

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, I hear you on the price i wrestled with that the most, but I feel its well worth it now I have the watch... and it doesn't come in that silly Scuba tank! Making me fell like that money went into the watch!

@truebluemiata

4 жыл бұрын

@@CasualWatchReviews If it was going to be the daily I'd pop for it, just can't justify the price for an addition to my collection. (Too many watches so little time!) She's a looker, enjoy!

Why are all the cool watches JDM? I love Citizen and this watch is a great pick up! If it did pick up on different time zones to set itself, this would be the perfect field watch.

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, yes I know, I have seen some cool looking Seiko watches that are JDM only and even the Citizen mont bell ones are cool

@JeeGee114

2 жыл бұрын

I have the Royal Marines without te RM logo. That one is only available in the UK. In blue or black.

Hi. Great upload, thank you. Your BN0151-09L what make buckle and strap is it fitted with in this video ?

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Karl, one of my favourites, the zuludiver rubber strap from Watch Gecko

@karldomingo8652

4 жыл бұрын

I have one of those as well 👍. but not the same buckle. Could you post a picture so I can get the same ?

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

karl domingo yep if you look on WatchGecko www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver-400-italian-rubber-drivers-watch-strap

@karldomingo8652

4 жыл бұрын

Zuludiver 300 or 400 ? Thanks 🙏

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

karl domingo the strap is the one above in the link.

Will it pick up radio signal from Europe? (is there a dedicated app / website to allow the syncronization from Europe?)

@CasualWatchReviews

26 күн бұрын

There is a mast in Europe and this app will also work.

Great review for a very cool watch! And thank you for showing the app you used to sync it. May I know where did you purchase this watch at for 467?

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yep i actually bought it from a seller in ebay in Japan, its a great watch

Watch looks fabulous. Especially this bracelet version. The only don’t is a diameter. It should be 45 mm without a crown. 500$ is a bit too much for Citizen, l think. However some more expensive models eg Red Arrows for £550 or Night Hawk are even more expensive. Anyway, a survey was fantastic and you deserve a big 👍

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Krzysztof... thanks for watching!

@michaellooney1089

Жыл бұрын

I own a PMD56-2952, and there's nothing wrong with its size!

Can you set the time and date like normal watch with the crown ?

@CasualWatchReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I never tried apparently it’s very frustrating to do.

Do they make a version that receives the signal from the Colorado atomic clock in the USA?

@CasualWatchReviews

Жыл бұрын

Not that I know of that looks like this. There is a similar eco drive model but without the multi band Joe.

Hi, I'm interested in buying this watch along with a NATO strap. Please can you tell me the width of the NATO strap I'd have to buy to go along with this watch as you wore in 7:12. Thanks!

@CasualWatchReviews

Жыл бұрын

20mm nato will do!

@DaBestAround

Жыл бұрын

@@CasualWatchReviews Thanks so much. You the best!

so with the phone app does it set it to the japanese time zone or US zone?

@CasualWatchReviews

3 жыл бұрын

It make the watch think its talking to the Japanese mast then sets itself to whatever your phone clock is set as.

@sulmanshah

3 жыл бұрын

@@CasualWatchReviews thank you so much.

Understand the app, but there must be a relatively simple fix to change the receive to the European transmitters?

@CasualWatchReviews

Жыл бұрын

As far as I can tell it can only reach the japanese mast. I did a bunch of research on it. I don't have the watch anymore so its been a while since I looked at it. I have no idea how you would change it the watch has one button then the main crown.

@machoneboard

Жыл бұрын

@@CasualWatchReviews Thanks for the reply. Why did you move the watch on?

Really nice piece,the only problem is the price plus taxes to buying from Japan or GBritain,any way thanks nice review

@michaellooney1089

Жыл бұрын

I got my PMD56-2952 from a watch dealer in Lancashire for £294 including postage!

Is the secondary day of the week display in English

@Ste1985zz

4 жыл бұрын

Bryan Holleran Yes it is

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's right, its English the other view, good question because you sometimes see Spanish for US watches.

I my is alan can I get a app for my s 10 samsung to work the watch pmd56 2952 in the uk

@CasualWatchReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, I think this app is available for android? Just make sure it supports the Japan masts.

@rauljimenez5834

3 жыл бұрын

Try JJYEmulator

I got this watch with a green dial. it looks very nice, but I find that the failure to receive tyhe German atomic Radio clock is a dissapointment. Having to put an app on your phone to have it adjust to the right time takes away a lot of the äutomatically setting" function.

@CasualWatchReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree, but the app works really well honestly. Once you get the hang of it, its easy enough

Hey, does the seconds hand hit marks accurately for you? mine is a bit off.

@CasualWatchReviews

Жыл бұрын

This has long since been sold but I’m sure it did.

I've had one of these for about a year and half now, and I love it, it's my favorite. Quick note - it's not really 41mm diameter case. I know that's the spec on Citizen's website, but it's really a bit less than 40mm if you measure it yourself. As for the bracelet, mine doesn't dig into me at all, maybe try moving it a bit one direction or the other. My endlinks fit really well too, it kinda seems like your lug width is just a bit too big.

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dustin, Maybe I will try it again on the bracelet then, it looks so cool on a number of different straps I struggle keeping it on any one

@dustingaddis2423

4 жыл бұрын

@@CasualWatchReviews I know what you mean haha. I like it on a Barton arm green canvas - i.imgur.com/W8fAngy.jpg and my favorite strap is probably BluShark's 'British Khaki' - i.imgur.com/4krnR00.jpg

You said you figured out how to use the app. I purchased it and attempted to get it to start an atomic clock without success. I followed the instructions, selected WWV, turned volume all the way up, put clock in receive mode, placed iPhone next to clock and pressed “transmit”. Nothing after 20 minutes. Any thing I missed?

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, yes you need to have it transmit on the ‘JJY’ mast, the watch will only respond to the japan simulated mast. So your very close to getting it working.

Very nice. Subscribed right off! Why not try to bend the clasp deployment? It looks to not follow the the curve properly, and even if it did you’ve got to make it comfy for you. Very nice watch.

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

The clasp is very rigid so i don’t think you could flex it much. It looks so awesome on a NATO its been living on one most of the time? Appreciate you watching and commenting!

And if you live in the U.S. where there is no mobile service, say behind a ridge from the serving cell tower or in the middle of "nowhere," you are screwed.

Is this a promaster?

@CasualWatchReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@diegocanale1124

2 жыл бұрын

@@CasualWatchReviews and ant-shock? I'm torn between this and the bn0118-12l...

Is this solar?

@CasualWatchReviews

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@jeeeeev

Жыл бұрын

@@CasualWatchReviews how long would this last without sunlight? I believe you mentioned around 6 months? I can’t decide what to choose between this and the Oceanus s100 or t200.

Why did they ruin this watch with the black PVD bezel? I mean, has anyone seen anything like this before? Such a deal-killer for me, so I went with the blue, which fortunately is very dark blue (looks black from a distance), and it has a red seconds hands that I prefer rather than yellow.

@michaellooney1089

Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with it, it just makes it a bit different. Find another watch with similar styling...

Citizen watches are so underpriced it's laughable! The quality of these watches is far superior to any watch even 10x the price. I certainly don't complain though.

@CasualWatchReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yep the quality, especially these titanium cases are amazing.

@johnrb9397

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah pls dont say this out loud. We like it like that.

@TH-lo8mq

Жыл бұрын

There is still something romantic about mechanical pieces that some people seem to value more. I understand it to a certain extent.

Super titanium ???

@CasualWatchReviews

Жыл бұрын

Yep, it’s a brand name citizen use for their more scratch ‘resistant’ titanium. They explain it on their website.

I believe that the H-M-L markings indicate the charge of the capacitor rather than the strength of the atomic clock radio signal.

@jimclip2012

Жыл бұрын

Incorrect

@ivermec-tin666

Жыл бұрын

@@jimclip2012 Really, the indicator of radio signal strength is not binary? That's a curious engineering choice. The logic escapes me. Casio didn't make that mistake. The G-Shocks indicate battery or capacitor charge as H-M-L, and the radio sunchronization as pass or fail. What's going on at Citizen HQ? LOL

@jimclip2012

Жыл бұрын

@@ivermec-tin666 according to the instructions that came with mine, it indicates the strength of the radio signal. I agree, battery charge would be more useful. But maybe in Japan, proximity to the tower(s) is important, but even there I would think the battery level would be more useful, because the nightly reset happens overnight, so you wouldn’t even see it happen.

@ivermec-tin666

Жыл бұрын

@@jimclip2012 Japan is a fairly mountainous country, so yes, the terrain could impact radio reception. The last house I lived in I couldn't get reception inside the house (an old house with many layers of lead paint built up over the years). I had to leave it outside on the clothesline to get an automatic update from Fort Collins, CO at night. Radio synchronization is great when it works.

@jimclip2012

Жыл бұрын

@@ivermec-tin666 good point, especially since this is a JDM model. I can get it to connect with the two different simulator apps, but my accuracy results have been mixed using the app. Would’ve been nice if the watch also could work with the other types of sync signals around the world (one of the apps let’s you choose the type of signal), but alas, this is a JDM model. I just set mine manually, and since it’s a perpetual calendar, I might need only set the watch 2-3 times a year and still stay within 30 seconds or so of accuracy. Of course, I’m used to automatics, which can easily drift off by that much in a single day LOL

This indeed may be great, but its self adjusting characteristics are useless out of range of the Japanese radio time signal, or an app on a phone. ln that respect, buying one is paying for a feature that is either non existent or requires the use of an external device.

you wear it too tight

@CasualWatchReviews

6 ай бұрын

I wish you had said something sooner before my circulation was effected and my hand fell off. We live and learn.

Very nice, congrats!

@CasualWatchReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yep loving it so far Miguel!