New: Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver 200M - Barnacle "Fujitsubo" NB6021

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A look at Citizen's move into the watch enthusiast market with an automatic titanium dive watch for under $800.
Thanks to OnceUponAWristshot for the loan - / onceuponawristshot
Strap - Ute Watch Co.
Shirt - Bonobos
Chore Coat - Nau (discontinued)
Pants - Levi's

Пікірлер: 278

  • @TheBanterLounge
    @TheBanterLounge Жыл бұрын

    I've gotta tell you something, I follow a lot of watch related channels and usually i'll just watch the videos of the watches i'm interested in. Your channel is one of the few I watch regardless of which watch you cover. Your editing, cinematography, script and humour is alway on point. I also realise that I used the word "Watch" way too much. But it's only fitting :)

  • @YoureTerrific

    @YoureTerrific

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching watches.

  • @KentuckyMan30

    @KentuckyMan30

    Жыл бұрын

    Can relate. I do the same.

  • @jasonchang7751

    @jasonchang7751

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here!

  • @arturgarncarz3631

    @arturgarncarz3631

    Жыл бұрын

    same for me :) Best and most enjoyable watch channel.

  • @davidcrandall4958

    @davidcrandall4958

    Жыл бұрын

    Ditto!

  • @kart182
    @kart182 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you putting this watch’s features in the context of much more expensive watches, showing how this watch actually supersedes them in many ways. Helps to break the illusion a lot of newbies have

  • @deltropico7
    @deltropico7 Жыл бұрын

    This review is particularly well worded, nerdy and an epitome of cool. Even for your standards. Sloppy and thorough at the same time: cool AF. My favorite KZread watch channel at the moment.

  • @markcataldo1012
    @markcataldo1012 Жыл бұрын

    I have had this watch for a bit over a month now and put it on an Uncle Straps nylon and velcro two piece strap. It is incredibly light and is easy to forget you are wearing it because of that. What I love about it is it's very basic utilitarian looks, the thing oozes the classic diver look and is a strap monster. Yes the crown is a bit small but manageable. The finish is very good and about the only thing I feel it is missing is a ceramic bezel.

  • @omegaknight01
    @omegaknight013 күн бұрын

    I really like that Citizen puts long silicone bracelets on their diving watches, because I have a wide wrist and I have a problem when I buy a watch that doesn't have a bracelet long enough for my wide wrist. Citizen, congratulations on that solution. Well done.💪💪💪

  • @jonparker1712
    @jonparker1712 Жыл бұрын

    I bought my blue version last year as a ‘budget’ Tudor. It’s a fantastic piece and really lovely in the metal. Great price as well.

  • @auburnsenn2040
    @auburnsenn2040 Жыл бұрын

    Super elaboration and I like the bluntness in telling the truth rather taking a watch producers side. This brings out greatness in a video...Super stuff and all the best

  • @arielargo
    @arielargo Жыл бұрын

    Glad you covered this. I think Citizen is doing a great job with newer automatic offerings. I like this one. Maybe not a fan of the bezel insert, they could have improved that to make it ISO compliant and even lume the bezel insert as well to knock it out of the park. The rest is great IMHO. The Miyota 9000 series movements are much better than the Seiko counter parts (4R 6R movements) better soecs and smiller!

  • @Zotrax1946
    @Zotrax1946 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid! I own 2 Citizen diver’s, one is the Promaster satellite wave which is made from the same material- I spent 12 days with it on our family vacation in northern Italy- the crystal took a direct hit from a steel lock of an old door in a (too) narrow village street. And the titanium case got to accidentally rub a decent part of a pointy rock in the Dolomites- and there is no sign of any scratch. Non. Not on the case nor the sapphire. Just my experience, off course.

  • @vicioussky1256
    @vicioussky1256 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice video. My first real watch was Citizen Eco and I still have it and wear it 20-something years later.

  • @HaonProductions
    @HaonProductions Жыл бұрын

    This is nice, and a step above what Seiko offers for around that price, even if I'm all dive watched-out these days. What intrigues me the most is that movement. Even with an unremarkable power reserve, I can't wait for a microbrand to throw that into some kind of Milgauss or Aqua Terra killer.

  • @Vox-Populi
    @Vox-Populi Жыл бұрын

    I have this watch in blue. I replaced the bracelet with a leather strap and wear it every day. Love it.

  • @sladkru

    @sladkru

    Жыл бұрын

    This is so true. I own both versions black and blue. The bracelet is great but after putting blue variant on the original black rubber it really sings - the summer vibe is incredible.

  • @CarlosRodriguez-db1ze
    @CarlosRodriguez-db1ze Жыл бұрын

    This is a very nice looking watch , I own a Promaster that I purchase back in 1998 and it works just fine. I think Im ready for a second Citizen in my collection :)

  • @gelmibson883
    @gelmibson883 Жыл бұрын

    We discuss this piece heavy in the forum. It is plain fikin noice what Citizen brought out! WOOO!

  • @YoureTerrific

    @YoureTerrific

    Жыл бұрын

    fikin

  • @zemunboy
    @zemunboy Жыл бұрын

    what a masterpiece, the review and the watch! 😇 this checks every box for me and the weight specification is sublime. Now to find it at a good price.

  • @barrelbarrel1803
    @barrelbarrel1803 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly a really cool watch. Citizen's finishing is superb for the price

  • @Vern13green
    @Vern13green Жыл бұрын

    a nicely balanced review of this Citizen Promaster.

  • @NEVECcommand
    @NEVECcommand Жыл бұрын

    I’ve owned this watch since the month of its release. I really love this watch, it’s my everyday beater. It outperformed all the automatics in its price range. It’s light, utilitarian, and it’s a strap monster. There’s not really much more you can ask for in a watch priced like this, especially when some of the closest competitors are something like Grand Seiko’s, which are usually $1G + (I got mine from an authorized dealer for a little over $500 which is a steal imo).

  • @kareemrampersad2452

    @kareemrampersad2452

    6 ай бұрын

    is it screw crown? or u just have to pull on it for it to come out?

  • @tomskimcdouglegaming806

    @tomskimcdouglegaming806

    6 ай бұрын

    @@kareemrampersad2452 Screw down

  • @Nefville
    @Nefville Жыл бұрын

    I'm a huge Citizen fan, I think they're the best affordable Japanese watch brand and my grail is one of their high end watches, the 0200 with La Joux Perret movement. Absolutely head over heels in love with that watch. Like a very much head over heels, maybe even excessively so. No, its actually spagettification levels of head over heels.

  • @johnmonachelli5256
    @johnmonachelli5256 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome piece stellar production as usual

  • @DanielPerez-kn6zn
    @DanielPerez-kn6zn3 ай бұрын

    Pirchased it on march 2024 BEST WATCH EVER TOTALLY RECOMMEND

  • @toothbras
    @toothbras Жыл бұрын

    Hey man, I really enjoy your videos. Clever, funny, and informative. -From a fellow Twin Citian

  • @aguiloco23
    @aguiloco23 Жыл бұрын

    If I had that watch I'll dive with it 100% for sure.

  • @Dialandhands
    @Dialandhands Жыл бұрын

    I love this watch. Haven’t seen one in person but I wish they’d come out with an eco drive version.

  • @howtorepairpendulumclocks
    @howtorepairpendulumclocks Жыл бұрын

    Love the presentation style. Great vid.

  • @deant5006
    @deant5006 Жыл бұрын

    Possibly the first watch review to include a Beavis sound bite

  • @davidepicozzi6538
    @davidepicozzi6538 Жыл бұрын

    In your videos all the watches look beautiful!

  • @YoureTerrific

    @YoureTerrific

    Жыл бұрын

    In my eyes, all watches look beautiful. (Not really)

  • @Bianuni
    @Bianuni Жыл бұрын

    Man you’re videos are THE best in the business 😄👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🎩 … Terrific 👌🏼

  • @edd638
    @edd638 Жыл бұрын

    Good stuff, enjoyed the review.

  • @D6EH
    @D6EH3 ай бұрын

    I recently picked one of these up, and it is a really terrific piece for not a lot of money. It wears fantastic on a NATO strap, keeps excellent time at +2.5 per day for me, and looks good.

  • @89jmills
    @89jmills Жыл бұрын

    Lovely diver, generally impressed with this one.

  • @sushaantsiingh9106
    @sushaantsiingh9106 Жыл бұрын

    the "fire hehehe" at 4:35 was too unexpected lmaoo

  • @pinguinopenguin2559
    @pinguinopenguin2559 Жыл бұрын

    I can not believe how pretty and badass this watch looks like.

  • @jonharry6293

    @jonharry6293

    Ай бұрын

    What is a badass? Is it a problem with your bottom?

  • @truesf345
    @truesf345 Жыл бұрын

    The one thing I think is missing is drilled lugs 🤷🏻‍♂️ other than that it checks all the boxes of what I’m looking for in a sub 1k diver , I prefer the throw back design in a slightly larger size to fit my larger wrist. 👍 Great review

  • @whodeycinbengals
    @whodeycinbengals Жыл бұрын

    Cool diver. Citizen was the first nice watch that I ever purchased and they are to blame for me spending thousands on watches since then lol

  • @dazzlerjohnwatchman8215
    @dazzlerjohnwatchman8215 Жыл бұрын

    Nice review, my first time to see your channel, comment and subscribe. I really love Citizen watches and my automatic coke bezel automatic dive watch although small is one of my favourites. The titanium weight and look sounds awesome and must wear great on the wrist. To me ISO certification is a must as I snorkel and am out for prolonged periods often in deep water. Durability is my key consideration as I tend to beat my watches against rocks etc Thanks I hope to view more of your work.

  • @papatom5161
    @papatom5161 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been waiting for this one!

  • @YoureTerrific

    @YoureTerrific

    Жыл бұрын

    The watch or the video?

  • @papatom5161

    @papatom5161

    Жыл бұрын

    @@YoureTerrific video - saw the post on IG that you were making a video on the watch. Really enjoyed it btw! Keep up the great content!

  • @KostaPendarovski
    @KostaPendarovski Жыл бұрын

    i am one of those 1% and could say that most of divers use citizen for up to 50-60m dives since well i will say it as well works hat down much better than seiko for the rest of the dives we use real tool watches

  • @simonrano8072
    @simonrano8072 Жыл бұрын

    This watch is so well designed it actually looks good with a Mercedes hour hand, that speaks volume. Rolex should take notes.

  • @dukethecat7810
    @dukethecat7810 Жыл бұрын

    Cool and interesting back story. Now I want to know more about that watch that washed ashore.

  • @TROY2048
    @TROY2048 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the technical aspects of this review, most youtubers don't bother with that

  • @YoureTerrific

    @YoureTerrific

    Жыл бұрын

    People don't talk about the dimensions and the movement?

  • @TROY2048

    @TROY2048

    Жыл бұрын

    @@YoureTerrific I meant deeper stuff like comparing hardness and anti magnetic quality

  • @YoureTerrific

    @YoureTerrific

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah, I find unusual things to nerd out about.

  • @Sam_D
    @Sam_D Жыл бұрын

    I love Citizen and what they're doing, and I really hope to see some of those mentioned "The Citizen" models in your channel. With your style of videomaking and photography skills, that'd be an awesome video. Thank you Evan for another great review, you're terrific. Your fan from Iran, Sam ✌🏼

  • @timetowatch_francois
    @timetowatch_francois Жыл бұрын

    "... and I will not be taking questions, thank you ..." 😂👍🏼 I like this super-titanium version b/c of the weight ... maybe not the durability. My "classic" Promaster Diver is way heavier. In addition, this version seems to have a more comfortable strap. Kudos! I think they did a great job IMHO. Thanks for sharing this one and congrats (in advance) on hitting 62K Subs! 👏🏼😃

  • @ashneel
    @ashneel Жыл бұрын

    Man Citizen is so underated..

  • @halfpastblog
    @halfpastblog Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant review.

  • @jongarzamx
    @jongarzamx Жыл бұрын

    That coating on the titanium is amazing, my promaster ecodrive´s case still doesnt have any acratch, only the clasp has some minor marks.

  • @melody3741
    @melody3741 Жыл бұрын

    Also most eikouzen citizens depend on the friction of the gasket in the bezel rather than on the actual snap to hold it in place. This allows you to set the bezel wherever you want rather than being locked into certain positions.

  • @carljohnke2405

    @carljohnke2405

    Жыл бұрын

    Atrocious bezel action

  • @ottingervr6
    @ottingervr6 Жыл бұрын

    Great Review! Nice “Fire” Reference there Beavis lol.

  • @choond
    @choond Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. 👍

  • @GCPlati85
    @GCPlati85 Жыл бұрын

    Really cool story. Didn’t know it. As always, thanks for sharing your enthusiasm with us. Pitchforks!

  • @Tomijee
    @Tomijee7 ай бұрын

    Amazing looking watch

  • @terryl7749
    @terryl7749 Жыл бұрын

    Great review! I'd been considering to buy the original vintage version because the watch that washed up on Long Reef Beach is only 5 minutes from where I live. I'd been struggling to find one in great condition but now I don't have to if I can buy a modern version.

  • @lazylama6
    @lazylama6 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the Beavis and Butt-Head reference (the review too) ;-)

  • @jschoenzy9416
    @jschoenzy9416 Жыл бұрын

    As an owner of a citizen pmd56 I agree that Citizens super titanium can not compare with german ice hardened steel. I wear a Damasko and this Citizen alternately in a tough work environment and the Citizen is starting to get scruffy while the Damasko looks the same as new.

  • @wheillebherttjanmontalbeu
    @wheillebherttjanmontalbeu Жыл бұрын

    MUST HAVE ONE!!!

  • @marcuschamp1460
    @marcuschamp1460 Жыл бұрын

    .... excellent review ........ and nice jacket ....... oh yeah and I'm not a Royal Oak fan either .................

  • @ryanthomas9306
    @ryanthomas9306 Жыл бұрын

    Pretty steep for citizen It looks really nice. I wish it had a dark ox blood bezel

  • @danryan4137
    @danryan4137 Жыл бұрын

    Would love to see this with an eco-drive movement. And a bigger crown.

  • @XEZGOLDZ
    @XEZGOLDZ Жыл бұрын

    Love my citizens!

  • @DW-xt7vz
    @DW-xt7vz Жыл бұрын

    The true mark of a superior storyteller and videographer is that he makes you actually want a Citizen watch. Damn you’re good.

  • @Bonpu
    @Bonpu Жыл бұрын

    Imagine the outcry if Citizen did something like this in Eco-Drive. Now that would be daring. It would virtually reinvent the brand, heck - reinvent the industry!

  • @DannyKaffee
    @DannyKaffee Жыл бұрын

    I got the Beavis reference. Fire! Fire!

  • @rubensanmaurodelbosqur1950
    @rubensanmaurodelbosqur1950 Жыл бұрын

    Bonito reloj Citizen. 🤩🤩⌚️⌚️

  • @jimlightanddark
    @jimlightanddark Жыл бұрын

    Great vid! That colorful remote gets a great supporting role. And then the LED device that it controls appears at 5:36? I need one of those to light my Rothko. All nice touches 🤓

  • @YoureTerrific

    @YoureTerrific

    Жыл бұрын

    Nobody seems to mention my Rothko, but I feature it to call attention to subjectivity of watches: they are to you however you see them.

  • @jeyanthmandava992
    @jeyanthmandava992 Жыл бұрын

    Looks nice 😍

  • @zman8340
    @zman8340 Жыл бұрын

    Wanted to love this so bad ! Was a must have watch for me , than I had one in hand at my ad. Qc was atrocious, bezel action was like a fisher price toy , didn’t line up up and the crown was like trying to screw in a rusty bolt . Overall feel was toy like and cheap. I’m gonna try to find another example and hope to have better luck .

  • @jonnywrongturn.4143
    @jonnywrongturn.4143 Жыл бұрын

    Cool watch with the worst hands. Love your channel

  • @danielsolstrand
    @danielsolstrand Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos🎉

  • @ludovicoc7046
    @ludovicoc7046 Жыл бұрын

    No, YOU'RE terrific! I just subscribed.

  • @kosiekoos9408
    @kosiekoos9408 Жыл бұрын

    Handsome. Clean design.

  • @flautadossonhos
    @flautadossonhos Жыл бұрын

    I still don't understand how people test diving watches (rotation, crown, etc) out of the water. I already had Citizen and Seiko watches, and in my opinion, Citizen is on another level, although Seiko has more ''name''. I have never had a problem with a CITIZEN. I love de brush Steel, The Safire, titanium, the eco-drive movemnts, etc...Super resistent and reliable. Payng 200/300€ for watches that never given me any problems in 20 years....? count me in CITIZEN And I'm glad that's the case, because I can buy better watches, with sapphire and titanium, at half the prices of the Seiko.

  • @-henry7144
    @-henry7144 Жыл бұрын

    Its a good watch for the prices, but really surprice me is citizen super titanium is not only lightweight but also not to easy to had scratch in daly used. Unless you deliberately to scratch it.

  • @alohm
    @alohm Жыл бұрын

    For an alternate perspective on mechanical watches. I give you Canada. I argue our moto should be "Canada, Ces bizarre". It's bilingual, and true. I kid, and digress. In the far north the solar powered watches fail since we can get long hours of darkness without enough ambient light, that plus we tend to wear huge coats and sweaters so a solar quartz tends to not be are reliable. Quartz itself is an issue, even if you can change the battery yourself: find one way up here, in some areas... Mechanical still serves a purpose and maintains a use case.

  • @marvean2519
    @marvean2519 Жыл бұрын

    The Citizen seem to be amazing quartz watches

  • @TheShadoque

    @TheShadoque

    Жыл бұрын

    I have an AQ4100-06W, the Chronomaster line is truly beautiful, especially the ones with washi paper dials.

  • @stavros_katsopr
    @stavros_katsopr Жыл бұрын

    Leaders, watch out, (a) Citizen stands up...

  • @michaelfierman3256
    @michaelfierman3256 Жыл бұрын

    I feel like I hint at what I could be as well. Maybe I should wear this watch.

  • @r1pperuk
    @r1pperuk Жыл бұрын

    looks like a seiko 1965 62mas. It almost works....so close yet it feels slightly off. Almost like a modded seiko. I would need to see this in the flesh.

  • @woodentulike2no
    @woodentulike2no5 ай бұрын

    Great video and you would think the rubber strap is perfect but I've recently discovered that is the one thing about this watch I don't care for so I put it on an uncle Seiko rubber diver strap and it is absolute perfection on my wrist you might give it a try

  • @carrotcake602
    @carrotcake602 Жыл бұрын

    Looking good! Citizen has been surprising lately.

  • @YoureTerrific

    @YoureTerrific

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @ScottNotAvailable
    @ScottNotAvailable8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great review on this watch! May I know what shirt/jacket you are wearing in this video? Very nice. Thank you

  • @Chriswilliams-lx9mx
    @Chriswilliams-lx9mx Жыл бұрын

    Hi great review just bought this watch,the strap feels a bit strange you mind me asking what’s the other strap you have it on?cheers 😊

  • @Michael-us9rq
    @Michael-us9rq11 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed that video - informative and fun. You've got great timing!!

  • @RawDollar
    @RawDollar Жыл бұрын

    Best sub homage in the game

  • @ruyvillamil736
    @ruyvillamil7366 ай бұрын

    ° The jokes and banter in this video is on spot. I actually laughed out loud at a couple of knacks. Good stuff. Great watch. °~o

  • @tancreddehauteville764
    @tancreddehauteville764 Жыл бұрын

    Citizen, Seiko and Casio are the GODS of quartz! But not convinced by their automatic offerings.

  • @e28forever30

    @e28forever30

    Жыл бұрын

    Casio doesn’t have an “automatic offering “

  • @tancreddehauteville764

    @tancreddehauteville764

    Жыл бұрын

    @@e28forever30 Yes, I know, I was referring to the other two.

  • @ComicalSatania

    @ComicalSatania

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tancreddehauteville764 I have 2 Seikos and a citizen and they're both automatic and they've both been great. I've been eyeing the one in this video

  • @siddharthtripathi1818
    @siddharthtripathi181811 ай бұрын

    Amazing review and great crisp video. One request. Could you please share the name of the shop from where your buddy bought it in Hong Kong

  • @gqwarren
    @gqwarren Жыл бұрын

    Wow Beavis had a cameo 😂

  • @YoureTerrific

    @YoureTerrific

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad someone caught that! 🔥

  • @jwt1035

    @jwt1035

    Жыл бұрын

    Make that two people.

  • @truthupurs5740
    @truthupurs5740 Жыл бұрын

    looks better than the other promasters.. case is still too big .. thanks for introducing the other citizens similar to grand Seiko design though

  • @jpbalboarocks
    @jpbalboarocks Жыл бұрын

    This is the 2nd time you made me buy a watch hahahaha. 1st was a brietling superocean 42 😂 no regrets so far...

  • @pastorgreekovillanueva5534
    @pastorgreekovillanueva553410 ай бұрын

    Hello Evan, Hope you make a review for Breitling Avenger 43. Thank you 😊

  • @Not-a-bot222
    @Not-a-bot222 Жыл бұрын

    I love this watch and it’s looks. Hate to be “that guy” but, I would love to see it sub 39..

  • @geoffsullivan4063
    @geoffsullivan4063 Жыл бұрын

    Oooo ! That's a bit of a bad boy !

  • @dgar715
    @dgar715 Жыл бұрын

    Ok, I’m sucker for bad puns and wordplay. I’m subscribing… Oh. And the watch review was good, too. 😅

  • @Tendertroll1

    @Tendertroll1

    5 ай бұрын

    What bad pun did he use

  • @Anonymous-yb1ho
    @Anonymous-yb1ho Жыл бұрын

    I just got rid of the itch to buy a diver. Now I want a diver again.

  • @walthefl
    @walthefl Жыл бұрын

    I’d actually love a solar powered Quarz with sweeping second hand. Would be the modern day automatic…

  • @ramr7051

    @ramr7051

    Жыл бұрын

    I SO want this. I don't understand why almost nobody makes sweeping seconds quartz movements. That paired with high accuracy would make for an attractive offering.

  • @zuloom

    @zuloom

    2 ай бұрын

    Check Bulova precisionist

  • @yjwardlim9141
    @yjwardlim9141 Жыл бұрын

    How tf are your hands so steady? Love your reviews tho 🎊

  • @kyle_vr
    @kyle_vr Жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure if Titanium would work for me as I'm worried it would make me feel like my watch slipped off my wrist.

  • @seattlegrrlie
    @seattlegrrlie Жыл бұрын

    I really, really want the Citizen Ultra Thin. Solar? Ultra Thin? oh god yes

  • @BWen3
    @BWen3 Жыл бұрын

    Good alternative to the Tudor Pelagos 39

  • @YoureTerrific

    @YoureTerrific

    Жыл бұрын

    An order of magnitude more expensive.

  • @pinguinopenguin2559
    @pinguinopenguin2559 Жыл бұрын

    00:54 this was when I decide to subscribe to this channel 💪🏻😂💪🏻😂

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