Very nice watch not plain, understated! Who needs bells and whistles, just tell the time to be light, accurate and purposeful

bland is beautiful in this case

Crown is worth mentioning, but its also worth keeping in mind....It's an Eco-Drive, you get it right and you only adjust it twice a year for DST if you adjust for DST otherwise you can go years w/o touching the crown....ridiculously reliable and accurate timepieces!

@hamradiocomms

5 жыл бұрын

I think un-screwing the crown more than 2 times would be necessary. The number would be at least 6 times maybe more. On the 1st of May, July, Oct, and Dec the watch will read 31 and would need to be adjusted. Its an accurate movement, by the specs it still can be off 15 sec month so 2 min possibly every 4 months. This can be done when doing the date though.

@manzahalem8845

4 жыл бұрын

@@hamradiocomms - still though...

Simple, clean looking, easy to read. A great diver watch and a great everyday sports watch.

@maverickwatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed but I wish they would have spiced it up a tad.

Crown is not bigger because the previous BNO-190 has a bigger crow and it digs in the wrist for many people. They are the same case so the crown is smaller to fix the issue...

citizen way better the seiko

I recently purchased this model, over the newer release Promaster Chrono Diver CA0719-53E.... I chose this for the exact reasons listed as the negatives - plain design and light weight. Over the years i realized two things....that I wasn't using most of the functions other than a elapsed time rotating bezel, and weight has a lot of impact on daily wear. Of all the watches I've owned, this is easily my favourite one. Your review is top notch, I a different from other reviews that try to go into more "effects". Stick to your solid down to earth reviews, it's a nice pace. Hope your channel does well.

@maverickwatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it. And it's funny to see your comment because I've actually been rethinking this watch over the last couple of weeks and in retrospect it's relatively plain design really is more of a plus than a minus. Enjoy the watch!

I swapped my stainless steel Eco-Drive for this one, tiny crown be damned, titanium watches are the best.

If you uave never worn a Titanium watch, show up when you try it on without a watch on. I almost passed on this because I was wearing a much heavier Seiko at the time I tried this on. My first response when I put it on was it felt cheap. I came back the next day with no watch on and it felt better. My first watch I owned as an adult was a Citizen Titanium. But it still took me by surprise.

I like it! When you look at it there's no mistaking the time.

The blue dial version really pops with that electric blue and yellow seconds hand. I was looking for a lighter diver than the comparable Seikos ad this fits the bill perectly. For comparison, my Sumo adjusted weighs in at 176g, and my Citizen at only 99g. I bought mine at a Citizen outlet, so I inspected the seconds hand on mine before purchase to make sure it hits the markers precisely. I was debating between the black and blue, but when I took the blue by the window and the light hit it, I fell in love with the sunburst blue. It's no a "bland" watch to me at all. It's the perfect everyday watch. Light on the wrist, legible and always accurate to the second. Small crown is not an issue because I will only use it once every two months to chage the date. Btw, the case and bezel integration, doesn't allow for a larger crown. Citizen knows how to make titaium solar like no other. The onnly Seiko that is comparable to this is the Shogun which is an automatic, but even that one doesn't have machined clasp like this Citizen and it's three times more expensive. Bang for buck this is the best titanium diver on the market!

Top... Top watch.. great job by Citizen... Love it !!!!!

I have the E870 eco drive. one of the features I like the most is to be able to see the hour at any time of the night in complete darkness. I've got about 15 Dives with it no issues whatsoever..very accurate sinceit has perpetual calendar.... I'm really happy with it and I'll keep it forever...

I think it's a really nice understated but purposeful watch, and some people prefer that....

@maverickwatchreviews

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely...I just wish it had a tad more "umph".

Absolutely top top watch by Citizen.. well done kudos!!! Elegant and well executed!!!

I personally really like the way this watch looks, a real “tool” diver. Also, those UV flashlights are great for lume checking. I got mine on Amazon, it’s advertised as a pet stain locater light.

@maverickwatchreviews

6 жыл бұрын

I like it as well I just wish it had a tad more personality. And yes, it's called the "Spot-Light".

Perfect watch for those of us who prefer the more simple and classic look, great review man!

Sorry I don't really get the "bland" criticism. It's a classic-looking dive watch, in the style of the most famous dive watch of all - the Rolex Submariner. I would assume you also think the Submariner is "bland."

@nikouai

4 жыл бұрын

Brooks White agree. If this watch is bland, I love bland watches then. People say Rolex OP39 is bland too, I love that too

@robertriva1313

4 жыл бұрын

Certainly is NOT "bland" it's beautiful in it's simplicity without all the clutter.

@folksurvival

4 жыл бұрын

It's much more in the style of the Omega Seamaster than the Rolex Submariner.

Bland like a Submariner!

I bought this one. A bit disapointed by the looks of this watch. However it looks ok enough and I do like the case shape. Second hand was better aligned on mine, but the bezel action was not good. Other than that, it is the best Solar diver out there IMO. Which should make it an extremely good proposition for some people. Even if it is flawed. Edit. The bezel was bad at first, but it wears in after a while, and gets really good IMO, if still somewhat different/unique.

Bland? No. Functional? Yes. Titanium is lighter and stronger than steel. Better in every way.

@maverickwatchreviews

3 жыл бұрын

I've actually changed my mind on this one over time. It's not my favorite diver from Citizen but still a great watch.

i used to love all kinds of chronograph watches with lots of features. but past 10 years, i have been wearing submariner and i grew to love the simple black dial. i love this one without having to worry about keeping it wound up like my rolex.. i ordered it. btw. i got the skyhawk and did not like the too many small dials as i suspected.. sitting in my drawer.. :(

@ballyod

3 жыл бұрын

@Paul Lee. I've got the titanium Skyhawk( titanium) and I dig it. Like a busy dial myself. May get one of the above soon. Just not sure if it'll be black or blue dial.

Who cares if the crown is a bit shit on a solar? 😛 You barely ever have to set them in comparison to an automatic.

@robertriva1313

4 жыл бұрын

But you still have to change the date manually unless it's a perpetual.

I just bought the stainless version and I have to disagree, I think it looks very sharp. Less is more some times. Mine has the charcoal colored bezel.

@aerialphotos5855

4 жыл бұрын

I exchanged mine for the blue one it's much brighter.

@resjon7981

3 жыл бұрын

I returned my titanium one as I want to get the stainless steel version if I can find one.

Great review, I have this watch and it feels great on you're wrist. The titanium feels great. Hard to find a low cost titanium that's a great watch.

@robertriva1313

4 жыл бұрын

I don't understand what is so bland about this beautiful Watch. The guy that showcases this probably prefers all the bells and whistles with sub dials and buttons on. Hey..not all timepieces are like that. This watch is a 'dress' divers and beautiful in it's simplicity. Mine is the promaster tough BN0211-50E had it since end of March 2020 and I love it. :-)

Looks good I like it.

Question. When the watch u purchase doesnt have the tag 2 described the particular watch. Would the serial # on the back of the watch tell what it is?

Prefer the Excalibur version better strap as it has a diver extension. My Excalibur second hand aligns perfectly, bezel rock solid and perfect alignment and love the orange minute hand. Not sold on titanium watches at all give me good old stainless any day.

Bland me up and tell me what time it is, baby!

Excelente video. 😀👏👏

"bland"? I like the novel cut of the bevel teeth. I like the patina of titanium ...but ...I'm an aerospace engineer, so ...of course I would. Definitely a man's watch. The small crown - that's a good thing. Number One watch killer - stripped crown thread. A big knurled crown looks cool ...until the ape/man over-torques it. The designers know this. Crown pop - agree, but ...at this price point ...very VERY good watch. I do wish they had included perpetual calendar programming, but it is fussy to set up, so, the watch is still a brilliantly effective brute as is. Nice, useful vid. Thanks, Maverick.

Citizen makes an automatic version. The reference# is NY0070-83E which has an 8203 calibre automatic movement. The blue dial w black bezel version looks interesting.

@ocdetails

5 жыл бұрын

They also make the BN0191 which isn't titanium, but has the same design. For the price you can get it for, I'd rather have that than the automatic version of this. Unless Citizen is going to throw something better than the 8200 series movements in a watch, I have nothing to get excited about. They do have some nice high beat movements like the 9015 that I would probably be interested in, but certainly not for a non hacking 8203. I'll stick with eco drive if that is what they are going to use.

Love me some Citizen titanium watches, but I agree the crown looks too small and out of place. I really wish they would have given it a Promaster sunburst gray dial and it would have been amazing.

I have the blue version of this watch that isn't Titanium. BN0191 is the model. Anyway, they put a different crown on it that makes a huge difference. Otherwise it has the same vibe as this watch only with blue and a great orange second hand. However, you can never have too many Citizens, so this is definitively on my list to get. If I had to get rid of all of my divers then I'd keep my BN0191. Absolutely nothing not to love about it. I'm sure automatic snobs have something to say about it being quartz, but I don't care. I'm not fussing about my watch being off a couple minutes every month. It's a perfect watch with exactly the right amount of wrist presence without being too sporty or loud to not wear with a suit. I can wear this watch with anything and it is absolutely perfect. Titanium does make the watch lighter, but that's why you get Titanium. I've got a few Citizen titanium watches and they are all awesome. The only downside is that titanium does scratch a little easier. I don't have any of the super titanium versions yet, but those are supposed to be a little less scratch prone, but time will tell. Either way, I will definitely add this watch to my collection in the very near future. Thanks for a thorough review!

Just curious ... can anyone confirm for me? I just ordered this watch, but the pictures of the watch I ordered has hands with a silver frame, and I'm noticing in this video that the frames of the hour and minute hands are painted black. I like this better than the silver hands . Is this differentiated in the "056E?" Do they mix them up randomly? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks guys!

titanium is definitely an acquired taste. 80% of my metal watches are titanium and i guess they can feel really cheap and toy-like if you are used to the weight of steel. steel is more balanced though since the bracelet is as heavy as the watch itself you don't really feel the torque when you swing your wrist. titanium is more akin in feel to wearing leather or NATO as the center of gravity is at the watch itself. and i much prefer the imbalance in this regards

I love your videos .

@maverickwatchreviews

4 жыл бұрын

And I love your comments :)

What's the difference between this and BN0200-81E available in Europe?

I would trade the superfluous packaging for sapphire glass

@FeedYourGladezZGaming

2 жыл бұрын

This. I just bought a BN0201-02M. Stunning watch let down only by the fact it doesn't have sapphire crystal glass. Very surprised they still do this considering other watch brands at this price point (Tissot) offer it as standard. Still love the watch, just a minor criticism.

@MrHongleberry

5 ай бұрын

@@FeedYourGladezZGaming Apparently, Mineral Glass can withstand diving pressures better than Sapphire. Which to be honest means nothing to 99% of dive watch wearers (desk divers).

I like the automatic NY0070-83L with very nice blue dial and day/date

Good watch 👍

@maverickwatchreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

Ive heard the name BGW9 thrown around referring to the lume on citizens

I thought the scuba air tank was cool. I broke part of the top thinking twisting the knob would open it?!

nice watch i like it... around £360 here in uk

@thomasedward9065

3 жыл бұрын

Was £185 recently at hsamuel

Nice watch! Undecided between this and the BN0158-18X. Do they still come with the fake scuba tank?

Have this watch. Love it. Only complaint is the bezel action is a little sloppy.

@maverickwatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed :)

@OhYeaMista

5 жыл бұрын

Maverick Watch Reviews Update: sent into citizen for servicing because the bezel got completely stuck again and I couldn't free it up. Watch is only 3 months old. They tried charging me $20 to repair, but after calling them out that it should be a free repair they agreed. Waiting for it to come back now. Still love the watch, but the bezel is definitely a weak spot. Sounds like others have had a similar experience.

This watch is too big at 44mm. They needed to make it in 40-41mm. I have a Citizen Excaliber (BN0100-51E) which has a better bracelet with the integrated ratcheting dive extension, coin edge bezel and better dial and hand design at only 41mm (though not titanium). I agree the design is also kind of plain. Hope Citizen does some smaller divers soon as almost everything they do besides the Excaliber is 44-45mm which is too big on my small 6.5” wrist.

Titanium is not harder than stainless steel. Not even beta titanium can be hardened as hard as stainless. That is why Ti scuffs and scratches so easily. Ti has a higher strength to weight ratio, is 100% corrosion resistant, is non-magnetic and is hypoallergenic. Ti is a great choice for a lightweight watch.

@maverickwatchreviews

6 жыл бұрын

Citizen's Super Titanium is harder than your average stainless steel. Super Titanium™ is Citizen's proprietary engineered material that takes solid titanium and treats it with a Duratect coating leaving a material that is 40% lighter and five times harder than your average stainless steel. Depending on how you treat and temper both metals one can be made harder and/or stronger than the other. And of course Ti is a great choice if you want a light watch...then again so is plastic :)

Hi.. I have this watch and I find it to be utilitarian due to its simplicity, capabilities and looks. I got it at wholesale price, but I found it expensive when I first saw it at Macys.. I believe it was $495 MSRP less some discount..

@1964robw

4 жыл бұрын

Just bought this. I bought it for its function and light weight. When looking at dive watches I don't appreciate all of the colors - I want classic clear functional and bulletproof.

@wowzers1964

4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get it at wholesale?

@peterprimes497

4 жыл бұрын

@@wowzers1964 I just bought this today at lord & taylor online. Big watch sale 70% off 495.00 Cost 148$. That's a steal. Check it out if you're still looking

Excellent video, congratulations. Does anyone have a clue about differences between BN0200-56E & BN0200-81E?...?, because they look exactly the same. I am interested in purchasing above watch but little confused though. Thanks in advance for any help.

@maverickwatchreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like the BN0200-81E is for the European market. Same watch just different model numbers for different parts of the world.

@user-bs6fd1ko7d

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot my friend and keep up the good work !!

I would like to see something on how to adjust the band correctly. Good video. I don’t agree with the bland look. I like the old school look. The only thing that bugs me is the part skeleton hands but I think I will get used to it.

@maverickwatchreviews

6 жыл бұрын

If you look on the back of the bracelet you'll see little arrows on the links. Those tell you the direction in which to push the pins out. Then when you're ready to put the bracelet back together you simply push the pin back in the opposite direction. You'll be able to feel when the pin is pushed in far enough and visually it will be even with the others if pushed in far enough.

@oes2546

5 жыл бұрын

Watch out for the small metal rings that might fall out when you push the pin out. If you lose them the pin wont secure the links when putting them back on.

Certina DS Action quartz titanium.....close, but no cigar!

Love everything about it except for the case diameter! If only it was 40-41mm!

@WatchRob

6 жыл бұрын

Heart of Texas Armory Amen Brother! Why is it so hard for a watch company to make a 40/41mm Diver. What is it about the 43/44 size that everyone keeps making them?

@maverickwatchreviews

6 жыл бұрын

It wears smaller than it's dimensions if that helps :)

@miked6367

5 жыл бұрын

Rob Couch because they make them for men, not little girls with baby bitch wrists. Go shop in the ladys section maybe?

@maverickwatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

While your reply did make me literally laugh my ass off some guys simply can't pull off watches with bigger cases. Not all of us are blessed with a 6'3" frame and muscles that would make Atlas jealous :)

@oes2546

5 жыл бұрын

This watch was a perfect fit for what I was looking for, except for what you just said. 44.5mm is usually too big for my taste, but I ended up buying it anyways because it checked all the other boxes and at least it's as light, or lighter than a 41mm diver due to the titanium. I'm getting used to the size visually now. It wears smaller on a rubber strap as well.

Titanium is superior, bland doesn’t make it look like it was bought at a drug store.

did you say there is a blue version???? that would be a nicer watch....

Hello. Very good and informative video. Could you tell me if on this model bn0200-56e it's available with rubber band? Regards

@achillesvlog4697

4 жыл бұрын

I have rosegold color. Comes with rubber band. And I love it.

@DDay9000

4 жыл бұрын

BN0200-05E

The calendar window is way too small

Hello, can you please confirm the lug to lug size ? Is it 22mm ? It seems to be a 20mm, as other Citizens. Thank you for your reply.

Mantap

@maverickwatchreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Jamba Juice

What's the name of the song you used in the intro? Great video!

@maverickwatchreviews

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you and it's "Always Be" - by Hallman. You can find it on Epidemic Sound.

Is there a Citizen Promaster/Diver Titanium with Eco Drive and day+date? I would consider buying one instead of the automatic

@diegocanale1124

2 жыл бұрын

unfortunately all promaster eco drive have only the date....satellite wave promaster have day+date though

@RafiGish

Жыл бұрын

The Promaster automatic diver has a day-date, the eco-drive Promaster diver is date only

How long does the lume last once the lights go out? Also does this watch audibly tick?

@JackGreystoke

3 жыл бұрын

All night

@JackGreystoke

3 жыл бұрын

Yes ticks, just audible

I bought this watch and love it. However there are two niggles that I have, The screw down crown is too small for my liking and the date window is also too small, which is also the case with most other watches. Other than that the watch is a workhorse and great for every day use.

@Agent-vj3ns

2 жыл бұрын

You'd like the bj7110.. they're for the overseas market but still available on Ebay for $400

@DefStatic

2 жыл бұрын

I just got this on massive clearance from a big box store. I agree, something about the date window. It's too small and the shadow it cast on the numeral makes it hard to read.

bought a citizen. now i want to a get a diver from citizen.

@burperking2788

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i agree. Plenty to chose from

How does this compare to the bn0156-56e ? Sorry I'm a watch noob.

Bought this exact watch today because it is 'bland' like a real submariner, pissed I didn't get the scuba tank box though.

@djzrobzombie2813

3 жыл бұрын

Was exactly means bland ?

@desjon6012

3 жыл бұрын

@@djzrobzombie2813 Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting

Date window is way too small.

wrist size? you have to be a giant, i am a big man myself. Does it wear small or big for a 44? great review!

@RafiGish

Жыл бұрын

It wears smaller, more like a 42

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Can't get the right fit with my Promaster "BN0200-81E" the braclet is to loose or to tight even with the micro adjust !

@Agent-vj3ns

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps it has something to do with your frail, prepubescent girl wrists 🤔

@DefStatic

2 жыл бұрын

I have never had a problem getting the right fit. Did you remove one kf rhe half links vs full link?

I bought this model about a year ago from a grey market vendor who shipped it in a box that looked like it'd been garbage picked. Lack of legitimate packaging aside, this is a decent piece, although the bezel action is non-existent. There is no ratcheting action whatsoever---it feels more like a pepper mill when turned, with kind of an unpleasant grinding sensation. I'd read that this was an issue with the bezel on this model, and was hoping I might luck out, but that was not to be.

@fredfredburger5150

3 жыл бұрын

Is the bezel bad structurally or just not a satisfying thing to turn? I'm thinking about buying this watch.

Like the video! - Like the watch too. Well proportioned and understated. It ticks (no pun intended) so many boxes. But....(there's always a 'but'...) there are three things that let it down, IMHO. The main thing is the size and depth of the date. It's difficult to read in anything other than bright light. A watch that size with such a small date window makes it very awkward and inconvenient to view it. Secondly...why didn't the designer of the 'skeleton' hands incorporate a 'gap' in the hour hand that would allow the date window to be viewed, even at quarter passed the hour!? Thirdly (and this might just be due to my particular wrist) there is a very sharp corner to part of the clasp system on these citizen bracelets. You see it in the video, it where the reviewer rests his left thumb just before pointing out the three micro-adjustment holes. I had a BN0150-61E that I had to send back as it started scraping the skin on my lower wrist within minutes of starting to wear it. A rubber strap would solve this, but I'd like the option to use either. It's a shame because I do really like the look and Eco Drive features of this watch....I'll keep looking. :-)

Titanium harder?

@maverickwatchreviews

6 жыл бұрын

Super Titanium™ is CITIZEN's proprietary engineered material that takes solid titanium and treats it with Duratect α*5, leaving a material that is 40% lighter than stainless steel, with a surface more than five times harder.

@robertriva1313

4 жыл бұрын

Super titanium IS harder

No diver's extension..?

@maverickwatchreviews

6 жыл бұрын

No :(

Very nice watch indeed ! I did notice however that at 3:19 into the video, the second hand jumps 10 seconds. what would cause it to jump that much ??

@stevelewis8394

3 жыл бұрын

Video editing.

😀👍👍

Natulite lume

citizen use to make titaium divers during the 80's better looking than that....

the watch looks ok, but theres really nothing that really makes it stand out amongst all the other seiko and citizen divers

@ocdetails

5 жыл бұрын

I was torn between the BN0191 (looks just like this only in blue) and an Orient Mako II. I wound up buying them both and I sold the Mako again almost immediately. This one just looks so much better. My big thing was the Orient felt like something was missing between the bezel and the chapter ring, but Citizen pretty much fixed that with their design on this one. I know they are two different looking watches to some extent, but ever since I got this watch I started noticing that gap in design between the bezel and chapter ring on some watches that turns me off. This one is just well thought out and looks sharp. Nothing flashy. Nothing to brag about. Just a great looking watch.

No point having a sports watch without sapphire glass. This is a Citizen weak point as broke mine in the pool by just tapping it on the hand rail gently.

@orwellknew9112

2 жыл бұрын

Weird. Sapphire is more scratch resistant but more brittle too. All other things being equal, If you shattered a mineral crystal you would have done the same to sapphire. That is assuming both were in good shape and of equal thickness.

@JamesStephen710

3 ай бұрын

it’s an iso dive watch. mineral glass holds up better to aquatic pressures than sapphire does.

Intro is waaaaaay too long

Do not buy this watch., I disagree about the clasp, it is poorly made. I bought it and the inside part of the the clasp is poorly machined. The edges are sharp and dig into the inside part of your wrist . If you run your fingers along the edges of the inside part of the clasp you can feel how sharp they are. Such a shame because the rest is pretty good for the money. Will have to put it on a rubber strap unfortunately.which makes the bracelet obsolete and a waste of money. My Seiko Shogun had the same issue and I had to fit a ratcheting type clasp from the Tuna Titanium which has the inside part of the clasp in stainless steel. I think even on the Grand Seiko divers in titanium the inside of the clasp is in stainless steel.

@maverickwatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

That's the beauty of free speech. I disagree and think the watch is well made but thanks for the feedback.

@OhYeaMista

5 жыл бұрын

I think you might have got a bad one bud. I also have this watch and the clasp is nicely done. No sharp edges.

@TitatiumKT

5 жыл бұрын

Just bought one awhile ago. Yes, like what you mentioned, the clasp is sharp at the edge. I only notice it after i scratch my car gearknob..damn. And mine comes with paper box only..

@hauntingthegrave

4 жыл бұрын

That sucks, mine is very smooth, 07/19 production

Nobody points out how sharp are the edges of the titanium brackets on some of these watches. If, at the beach, you give your girlfriend (etc) a bear hug, you will literally draw blood. This watch is particularly sharp. Perplexed that they don’t file the edges.......

@RafiGish

Жыл бұрын

Most of us aren't so rough with the gf

I guess a guy can use that Black Light on their Girlfriend...lol

This watch jumps ahead 10 seconds at 4:53 into the video also. makes a person want to say Hmm !

@thomasedward9065

3 жыл бұрын

Video editing

Nice watch but Citizen seem to be systematically destroying their automatic heritage. Eco-drive is a fantastic movement but Citizen makes incredible Automatic movements yet they are becoming rarer and rarer. Think they need to realise there is a place for both Automatic and Eco-drive

@maverickwatchreviews

6 жыл бұрын

They actually have an automatic version of this watch if that helps: NY0070-83E. Thanks to Christian Gonzalez for the heads up!

I fail to understand why watch dudes love flashy loud watches. Bland means classy and simple. i’m not a rapper, i don’t want to look like i have fake china on my wrist.

@maverickwatchreviews

3 ай бұрын

Do you consider this "flashy and loud"?

@jamesR1990

12 күн бұрын

What's flashy here? 😆 This is reserved

@jeffwhite9028

6 күн бұрын

A+

@jeffwhite9028

6 күн бұрын

@@jamesR1990 That's what the comment is saying. I agree with you, simple, strong watch says enough.

The watch is as lifeless as an Omega Speedmaster .

Again mineral crystal?In this price range?And not only this,but this Promaster is super boring looking watch.I am really disappointed