I bought the blue dial NY0129 on bracelet on the special invite from Amazon for $199.00 . Initially I was kind of underwhelmed lol 😂 but after sizing the bracelet I fell in love with this watch . I love the heft and wrist presence. Like you I’m surprised this watch isn’t getting that much attention as I was expecting to see more RUclips reviews. The dial on the watch is exceptional. The bracelet and divers extension are awesome and definitely compares to the Seiko SKX. I own the SKX009 and though I wouldn’t say it’s a better watch than my SKX009 I’d definitely say it’s equally as good and a outstanding new Citizens ISO rated diver 👍🏻
I had a similar experience, not blown away, but it has also grown on me. I'm also surprised it hasn't gotten more attention - watch nerds are fickle creatures :P
I received the grey version yesterday (NY0120-01E). This thing is actually incredible. I have a 7.75" wrist and consider it to be a perfect fit. The bezel actually works underwater unlike another Citizen I have (took it for a three hour swim). Lovely vintage look, great watch. I paid $299 Australian for it which is a bargain.
Except for the hand set... no issues. Although I do like other Citizens better... Citizen Promaster Diver Eco Drive Black Dial Men's Titanium Watch BN0200-56E Usually runs around $450 ish retail, but you can find it for less if you look.
I'd rather a Seiko king Samurai or king turtle and get sapphire/ceramic for $320-$350. For an automatic Citizen diver I like the ny-0140, ny-0156 which has a sapphire crystal and can be found around $300-350
I LOVE mine. The dial is gorgeous. The specs are amazing. Initial negative... It's thick. But I know why. Dive with it. That grippy bezel is perfect in its natural habitat (not under a shirt sleeve, but over a wetsuit)
You can buy a softer strap from citizen directly for about $30. The ones off the fugu are significantly better than the stock ones on these and the eco-drive divers.
i had bad experience with this watch, it's my first Citizen and it's the only watch i had to send for warranty claim due to malfunctioning. it spend more time on the workshop than on my wrist since I bought it i guess the old 8204 movement is the culprit here
Recently bought the blue version with the bracelet on an "invite only" deal from Amazon for $200. It just hasn't wowed me. Trying to decide whether to keep or return. The price was awesome, especially on the bracelet.
@@1968jpy I returned it and now I'm regretting that! 🤣 Oh well, the deciding factor was the bezel didn't align properly...I might expect that from Seiko, but not Citizen. My collection is starting to overwhelm me, esp in the "diver" category!
@@1968jpy Addendum: I would love to have the bracelet for my blue ProMaster EcoDrive. Brilliant design! I'm sure if you can buy the bracelet it would be $100? Maybe I should have kept it for that???🤣
@@davidsparling3505 my bezel lines up perfectly. I’m still really loving this new citizens diver and the bracelet is outstanding. To me has a very 62MAS vibe to it but is often mentioned as a Seiko SKX alternative or replacement.
I know the vintage Challenge divers also had a Mercedes handset, but God, do I hate them. I wish they would have went with something else on this watch.
I bought the blue dial NY0129 on bracelet on the special invite from Amazon for $199.00 . Initially I was kind of underwhelmed lol 😂 but after sizing the bracelet I fell in love with this watch . I love the heft and wrist presence. Like you I’m surprised this watch isn’t getting that much attention as I was expecting to see more RUclips reviews. The dial on the watch is exceptional. The bracelet and divers extension are awesome and definitely compares to the Seiko SKX. I own the SKX009 and though I wouldn’t say it’s a better watch than my SKX009 I’d definitely say it’s equally as good and a outstanding new Citizens ISO rated diver 👍🏻
I had a similar experience, not blown away, but it has also grown on me. I'm also surprised it hasn't gotten more attention - watch nerds are fickle creatures :P
I received the grey version yesterday (NY0120-01E). This thing is actually incredible. I have a 7.75" wrist and consider it to be a perfect fit.
The bezel actually works underwater unlike another Citizen I have (took it for a three hour swim).
Lovely vintage look, great watch. I paid $299 Australian for it which is a bargain.
Glad you are enjoying it and already took it swimming! I think these are really under the radar especially for the price!
A no nonsense review that avoids sounding like everyone else. Nice work.
Glad you enjoyed it :) Reviews without the fluff is my goal!
Why worry about the bezel lining up with the dial? It's used in conjunction with the minute hand.
it bothers me if it doesn't line up lol
It's like a steering wheel on a car. It's nice that it's straight!
Except for the hand set... no issues.
Although I do like other Citizens better... Citizen Promaster Diver Eco Drive Black Dial Men's Titanium Watch BN0200-56E
Usually runs around $450 ish retail, but you can find it for less if you look.
Yes, those look really awesome!
I'd rather a Seiko king Samurai or king turtle and get sapphire/ceramic for $320-$350. For an automatic Citizen diver I like the ny-0140, ny-0156 which has a sapphire crystal and can be found around $300-350
Fair! The King Samurai and King Turtle are excellent watches! That Citizen ny-0156 looks cool!
I LOVE mine. The dial is gorgeous. The specs are amazing.
Initial negative... It's thick. But I know why. Dive with it. That grippy bezel is perfect in its natural habitat (not under a shirt sleeve, but over a wetsuit)
For sure, these are underrated, and it is an ISO certified dive watch!
It's great in every way, but that lug-to-lug kills it.
Fair enough! One thing that Seiko gets right is shorter lug to lug.
Good price tag but what the hell with the 50mm lug to lug and 14 thickness 😅Thanks for the review!
I have this watch. When I measured it with my calipers and saw it was indeed 50mm lug/lug x 14mm thick I was surprised as it does not wear big at all.
It really doesn't wear as big as the specs!
You can buy a softer strap from citizen directly for about $30. The ones off the fugu are significantly better than the stock ones on these and the eco-drive divers.
Oh nice, I didn't realize that is an option. Thanks for the tip!
i had bad experience with this watch, it's my first Citizen and it's the only watch i had to send for warranty claim due to malfunctioning. it spend more time on the workshop than on my wrist since I bought it
i guess the old 8204 movement is the culprit here
That's a bummer! Sorry you had a bad experience :(
I have no issues with the 8204. Mine works perfect in my Promaster NY0085 Diver, +/- 2 Seconds a week (!)
Beautiful watch, thanks for the video
Thanks for watching! :)
The thing I really don’t like and for me it’s a showstopper is the Mercedes hands. Citizen seems to be adding them to a lot of their watches lately.
Yes, this one and the challenge diver. I'm not a huge fan of the hand set either.
Beautiful watch! Nice review too bro.
Thanks for watching :)
I liked the collor. The minute hand is short, like the previous version. I also dont like the mercedes hand.
Yeah, minute hand is too short, and I don't like Mercedes that much either.
Recently bought the blue version with the bracelet on an "invite only" deal from Amazon for $200. It just hasn't wowed me. Trying to decide whether to keep or return. The price was awesome, especially on the bracelet.
Really nice price on the bracelet. I agree, it isn't exactly a watch to blow you away, but it's solid overall!
So what did you decide ? Did you keep it or send it back? I kept mine and love it especially at $199.00 Amazon invite deal 👍🏻
@@1968jpy I returned it and now I'm regretting that! 🤣 Oh well, the deciding factor was the bezel didn't align properly...I might expect that from Seiko, but not Citizen. My collection is starting to overwhelm me, esp in the "diver" category!
@@1968jpy Addendum: I would love to have the bracelet for my blue ProMaster EcoDrive. Brilliant design! I'm sure if you can buy the bracelet it would be $100? Maybe I should have kept it for that???🤣
@@davidsparling3505 my bezel lines up perfectly. I’m still really loving this new citizens diver and the bracelet is outstanding. To me has a very 62MAS vibe to it but is often mentioned as a Seiko SKX alternative or replacement.
Why is this model not available on the Citizen website, only Amazon and other smaller jewelers? Also, no nickname? 🤔
I'm not sure why it isn't on the Citizen website. Also, it def needs a nickname!
I like the dial, but the watch is to chunky for my wrist.
Fair enough!
That minute hand is insanely short. That would drive me crazy.
Same, short minute hands drive me crazy too!
Beautiful watch
Agreed!
Do you know if all of them come with the kanji day wheel or did you get yours from an Asian distributor? Thank you
I got this second hand, so I'm not sure :(
Damn 50mm lug to lug us rough
Yeah, I wish the lug to lug was 48mm or less!
Big girls need❤ too😂
I know the vintage Challenge divers also had a Mercedes handset, but God, do I hate them. I wish they would have went with something else on this watch.
I also don't love Mercedes handsets.
Your strap is put on backwards
Good eye! I was wearing it on a different strap and switched it back to film the review :P
mineral crystal - too bad :(
Sapphire would have been awesome!
@@JustWatches1 We are at the point where even chinese "tribute" brands offer sapphire. Mineral is simply not acceptable anymore
Non of them🤷🏻♂️ i would prefer something from 12mm to 13mm as thickness.
fair enough :)
The older NY0040 is closer to 12mm.