Bought the black one a couple of months ago and it became my favorite watch. Wear it almost daily and just fits great on my 6.2” slim wrist. It looks great and I love how it wears on me!
The 44mm is too big. This 37mm would be just a tiny bit too small for me. They just need a 40mm. IMO. I too have the NY0040, it’s the closest one I could find, at 41.5 it wears fine but I still would love to see one in 40mm.
@@Ferien7also agree. 36 is the perfect size for the missus (she's all of 5'2"), so I asked her if she would wear either of these kayaking, and she thinks they're ugly. Can anybody direct me to an ISO certified dive watch that's made for the ladies (34-38mm)?
Thanks for the vid! Mine will be delivered tomorrow. As a Sekoholic and somewhat of an Automatic snob, something about this one called to me. And seeing how others have had 20 or more years out of theirs with No Battery change, I couldn’t pass it up.
Once they release a green one with a bracelet, I will pick one up. I'm not crazy about the date at the 4 o'clock position, but since the crown is also at 4:00, it sort of works.
Thanks for this video. Especially helpfull was the weight of this watch being shown as well. At just 64 grams it should wear comfortably. Size wise I would like a 40mm version of this watch. Still considering this piece. The full size version at 44mm and 100 grams is too large and much too heavy for my preferences. Enjoy your holiday.
I think this is really catered for the women and they will soon come with a slightly larger version for men. A 38,39,40 mm watch would please many men (and women).
Great development; the size, specifications and Eco-Drive makes it a potentially fantastic sports-casual-beater. Of course the "women's" is nonsense: this design and specially this black variant has nothing exclusively feminine to it.
Kleine opmerking, je hebt hier de 37mm eco-drive vergeleken met een automatic. Had fijn geweest om deze ook met een 44mm 'full size' promaster eco-drive te vergelijken.
I love my (same, but larger) BN0150. Just bought the ‘pink’ version for my wife. For those looking, a similar Seiko is the SNE569. I have the basic black version, and love it, too. It is 38.6mm. Slightly larger than the watch reviewed. Thank you for an excellent review!
Nice Watch ... !!! I love the Citizen quality, but why if compared to the Seiko Prospex PADI SNE 575 (38mm) ? - Sapphire crystal - Same Solar Power movement - 20 mm lug width strap - 46 mm lug to lug - 120 click rotation bezel - drill lug hole (for easy changed strap) - Price around US $ 335 The comparison would be more apple to apple.
@@GadgetsforGentlemen Oke maybe next time. Please compare the Quartz/Solar movement watch with Quartz/Solar watch too. Unfortunately Citizen still do not have automatic/mechanical Diver watch. Citizen Promaster NY0040 FUGU is the smallest diver watch with 40mm diameter.
I found a 300 M Glycine Combat Sub running a Sellita SW200-1. Beautiful 2 tone and for my 16.5 C wrist, the 36 mm diameter is awesome. I have never had a Tuna. This would be perfect and even though I own 3 watches with alleged 300 M none are ISO rated. Fine review…you might need Citizen to send you a Finder’s Fee, lol 😂
You are paid on a per job basis for sending paying customers to the AD or manufacturers site, of a given brand. It is also a business that sends scouts to various businesses to steal talent from their competitors. This led to “Non-Compete” clauses in employee’s contracts. Folks who scout for talent are commonly known as “head hunters”. Really like your channel! Thanks
23 years ago 36.5 mm was considered big for men. I have an eco drive that’s 23 years old and still going strong and it’s 36mm. Everyone at the time marveled at the big size. lol.
Hello, It's really great video and guide to get one of these watches. I saw it on the Citizen Store and love it. My only concern is that it has got a mineral crystal glass. So, Can you please say your experiences that does it get scratch easily?? How is your one right now. Thanks
Thank you! I returned the 37mm because it didn’t “grow” on me. With the regular 0040 I do have scratches on one of my 4 versions. Thus there is a chance of scratches however small. I also have the SKX009 and Orient Ray. They also have (hardened) mineral crystals and no scratches. Personally I prefer sapphire crystals for my “office diving”.
I was so happy when it came out. Then tried it on recently. Something just feels off. The proportions I guess. Pity because otherwise it'd be pretty much the perfect beater with proper looks, too. But not with this height to thickness ratio :( I've never been a fan of the slightly overhyped SKX, but the proportions on that one are just sooo pleasing to the eye (Yup, on the seamster, too - but thats sadly in a different league)
An excellent review. You covered nealry all aspects. what i wanted to know is the exact size of the glass diameter . Can you share that detail please ?
I can surely measure that up for you. Please do DM me on Instagram should I forget 😂 I don’t have the watch with me now. Will do it in a week from now.
I no longer have the SKX013. What I can say: for most men the 013 will be a better and more masculine fit than this Citizen due to the 20mm lug width vs 18mm, 38mm diameter vs 36mm and so on.
Why do they put it in a bottle that has no use after you take the watch out. Citizen wake up ! Put them in a water bottle ,not a useless waste of single use plastic 😢
A nice watch, however, I'd say the BN0150 range is the bigger brother, sharing the same E168 eco drive movement and a 44mm case size. I'll be interested to see the featured watch in the metal. Shame the 20mm lugs weren't retained.
ik heb hem net besteld morgen in huis hopelijk .....ik heb de blauwe gedaan met de knop rechts... ik vind de afmeting heel goed.. ik heb 210 betaald .. mineraal glas kan beter met duiken daarom denk ik dat ze het hebben gadaan .....
Gefeliciteerd met uw aankoop! De blauwe kleur is heel mooi. Ik heb zelf €209 betaald: een zeer scherpe prijs. Waarom is mineraal glas beter om mee te duiken dan een saffieren crystal?
Great review. How is the lume? The big brother’s is great but would like to know of Citizen has kept that with this model. I think a 40mm would be perfect. Dare to dream. I don’t know if you notice but the handset changed on this model. Small detail. Keep up the great content!
Thanks a lot! Lume is similar to my NY0040. Lume shot will be in my next video (which will be there in slightly over 1 week from now). Yes indeed there are small differences in terms of design. I do prefer the NY0040 at this stage.
36mm citizen looks best on your wrist.
Bought the black one a couple of months ago and it became my favorite watch. Wear it almost daily and just fits great on my 6.2” slim wrist. It looks great and I love how it wears on me!
That’s fantastic!
The 44mm is too big. This 37mm would be just a tiny bit too small for me. They just need a 40mm. IMO. I too have the NY0040, it’s the closest one I could find, at 41.5 it wears fine but I still would love to see one in 40mm.
After wearing the 37mm (more like 36mm IMO) I do appreciate the NY0040 more 😉
Agree, watch manufacturers are stupid; they have no clue what they’re doing when it comes to size and proportion. This new promaster is garbage
@@Ferien7also agree. 36 is the perfect size for the missus (she's all of 5'2"), so I asked her if she would wear either of these kayaking, and she thinks they're ugly. Can anybody direct me to an ISO certified dive watch that's made for the ladies (34-38mm)?
@The66Leadfoot perhaps Seiko SKX013?
Agreed! 40mm would be perfect. Why Citizen? Whyyyyy??
Great video! IMO the perfect dive watch for 6-ish inch wrists like mine. Thank you for including the L2L measurement as well!
You are welcome! Glad you liked it.
so, basically a Girl wrist in a "man" body"?
Thanks for the vid!
Mine will be delivered tomorrow.
As a Sekoholic and somewhat of an Automatic snob, something about this one called to me. And seeing how others have had 20 or more years out of theirs with No Battery change, I couldn’t pass it up.
You are very welcome. Hope you will love it.
Once they release a green one with a bracelet, I will pick one up. I'm not crazy about the date at the 4 o'clock position, but since the crown is also at 4:00, it sort of works.
My thought as well. How certain is it that they will?
Thank You for reviewing. I think this watch looks perfect on Your wrist ♥
Thank you!
Thanks for this video. Especially helpfull was the weight of this watch being shown as well. At just 64 grams it should wear comfortably.
Size wise I would like a 40mm version of this watch. Still considering this piece. The full size version at 44mm and 100 grams is too large and much too heavy for my preferences.
Enjoy your holiday.
Much appreciated! I also prefer a slightly larger version. You can find out in my next video 😉
100% agree, glad Citizen made this, however I really wish they made more in anything 39-41mm range.
I think this is really catered for the women and they will soon come with a slightly larger version for men. A 38,39,40 mm watch would please many men (and women).
Nice detailed, thorough review
Thank you very much. Will make an updated video soon.
Once the prices come down, I might consider ditching my full sized BN0150 for this one and also getting the rose gold one for my wife.
I think it looks amazing!
Great development; the size, specifications and Eco-Drive makes it a potentially fantastic sports-casual-beater. Of course the "women's" is nonsense: this design and specially this black variant has nothing exclusively feminine to it.
It’s almost like some ethnicities have smaller wrists in general..
There is a pink Version, too
Kleine opmerking, je hebt hier de 37mm eco-drive vergeleken met een automatic. Had fijn geweest om deze ook met een 44mm 'full size' promaster eco-drive te vergelijken.
Die had ik graag bekeken als ik die voor handen had
Fits your wrist perfect.
Thx
Just picked one up myself… much nicer than I was expecting.
Great review mate…crisp and to the point…I guess you are the first one to review this one…love from India..!!!
Much appreciated. I think I am the first indeed! Kind regards from The Netherlands
Excellent review, when you put all the watches on the table the size difference looks dramatic!
Glad it helped! Thanks
I have the larger size in black two words Love it!
I love my (same, but larger) BN0150. Just bought the ‘pink’ version for my wife.
For those looking, a similar Seiko is the SNE569. I have the basic black version, and love it, too. It is 38.6mm. Slightly larger than the watch reviewed.
Thank you for an excellent review!
My similar Seiko is actually the rubber strapped SNE571. Similar to the reviewed watch, but a little bigger.
Thank you!
So nice to wear similar watches as a couple. #goals 👍
Nice Watch ... !!!
I love the Citizen quality, but why if compared to the Seiko Prospex PADI SNE 575 (38mm) ?
- Sapphire crystal
- Same Solar Power movement
- 20 mm lug width strap
- 46 mm lug to lug
- 120 click rotation bezel
- drill lug hole (for easy changed strap)
- Price around US $ 335
The comparison would be more apple to apple.
I would like to compare it to this watch but I don’t have it unfortunately.
@@GadgetsforGentlemen Oke maybe next time.
Please compare the Quartz/Solar movement watch with Quartz/Solar watch too.
Unfortunately Citizen still do not have automatic/mechanical Diver watch.
Citizen Promaster NY0040 FUGU is the smallest diver watch with 40mm diameter.
What are the two watches you want to see head to head? Please provide the full reference numbers.
Citizen Promaster EO 2020-08E vs Seiko Prospex PADI SNE 573P1
@nurariefnugroho2384 that would be an interesting comparison. Unfortunately I returned the Citizen already and I don’t have the Seiko.
I found a 300 M Glycine Combat Sub running a Sellita SW200-1. Beautiful 2 tone and for my 16.5 C wrist, the 36 mm diameter is awesome. I have never had a Tuna. This would be perfect and even though I own 3 watches with alleged 300 M none are ISO rated. Fine review…you might need Citizen to send you a Finder’s Fee, lol 😂
I also own a Combat Sub (though a 42mm), fantastic watches. What is a finders fee?
You are paid on a per job basis for sending paying customers to the AD or manufacturers site, of a given brand. It is also a business that sends scouts to various businesses to steal talent from their competitors. This led to “Non-Compete” clauses in employee’s contracts. Folks who scout for talent are commonly known as “head hunters”.
Really like your channel! Thanks
@jazzman5598 thanks for your explanation! Also thanks for the compliment. Stay tuned for way more upcoming videos 😉
I was a teacher in my younger days. Happy to help!
That explains 😉
Say no to big watches
23 years ago 36.5 mm was considered big for men. I have an eco drive that’s 23 years old and still going strong and it’s 36mm. Everyone at the time marveled at the big size. lol.
I bougth one with crown at eigth. It Is very confortable. It Is a rougth watch despite its tyny size. Neither complain
I love small watches..but rhis is too small. The best size is 38 39 for a diver.
Thank you for taking the time to post the review. Really appreciate it. I'd be curious whether my 5" wrist can pull it off.
Much appreciated. I think it will fit your wrist perfectly! For reference: my wrist is 6.3 inches.
It's OK but a bit tall for its diameter.
How the hell does it go from 44mm to 37mm? Like...they couldnt make it the more universally perfect for everybody in that 40mm?
I hope they will do a 40mm at some point 😉
Great review. Looks perfecf on your wrist. Once the price drops this may be my next pickup. Quartz is great for grab and go weekends.
Thank you sir! The Eco-Drive is indeed hassle free for the weekends 😉
I want to see the gold one on a grey/black strap. 🤔
The 44mm version has 30mm dial diameter (apart from the bezel) which itself is tiny. Wonder what this watch's dial size excluding the bezel
Hello, It's really great video and guide to get one of these watches. I saw it on the Citizen Store and love it. My only concern is that it has got a mineral crystal glass. So, Can you please say your experiences that does it get scratch easily?? How is your one right now. Thanks
Thank you! I returned the 37mm because it didn’t “grow” on me. With the regular 0040 I do have scratches on one of my 4 versions. Thus there is a chance of scratches however small. I also have the SKX009 and Orient Ray. They also have (hardened) mineral crystals and no scratches. Personally I prefer sapphire crystals for my “office diving”.
I was so happy when it came out. Then tried it on recently.
Something just feels off. The proportions I guess.
Pity because otherwise it'd be pretty much the perfect beater with proper looks, too.
But not with this height to thickness ratio :(
I've never been a fan of the slightly overhyped SKX, but the proportions on that one are just sooo pleasing to the eye
(Yup, on the seamster, too - but thats sadly in a different league)
Thanks for sharing your insights!
HI ! Will the Omega bracelet fit the larger Citizen? Can you check?
Hi, although the lug width is 20mm on each case I guess it won’t fit. Because the endlink is designed specifically for this specific Omega case.
The watch with blue strap is 42mm?
41-ish mm
Nice looking watch. Does it come with day/date. Or does the Seiko come a little bigger? I'm not at all familiar with model numbers.
Tbh the 37mm looks way better than the larger version .. and that omega looks way too big on you.
Thx! Love the Omega regardless 😉
cute watch
Really good video. Please provide link to the dealer in Europe that you got it from. 🙏
Thank you! This is the link:
www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/citizen-promaster-ecodrive-eo2020-08e/9300000148460677/
An excellent review. You covered nealry all aspects. what i wanted to know is the exact size of the glass diameter . Can you share that detail please ?
I can surely measure that up for you. Please do DM me on Instagram should I forget 😂 I don’t have the watch with me now. Will do it in a week from now.
@@GadgetsforGentlemen As you also own the SKX013, I would useful to do a comparison video with it for the viewers who are thinking of buying it
I no longer have the SKX013. What I can say: for most men the 013 will be a better and more masculine fit than this Citizen due to the 20mm lug width vs 18mm, 38mm diameter vs 36mm and so on.
@@GadgetsforGentlemen thanks 🙏 i tried the new seiko srpk today and found it small at 38mm.
Then skip the Citizen for sure 😉
Why does it come inside a 2 liter bottle of Mellow Yellow?
Because of the dive watch history 😉
Was looking at the new, smaller 5KX but stumbled on this too! My Citizen field watch has never let me down so I might have to pick this up.
I think this watch is more interesting in terms of specs. However, the 5KX actually looks quite stunning too.
Buen video muy atinado citizen con esos 37 mm muy unisex
I like the size, but the case of the bigger brother is much prettier
I agree
Gloves ruined the wrist shot
What's the best way to charge it for a daily use? I've never had a solar watch
Put it near a window and wait around 7 hours. I think that should be good for around 5-6 months
@@marcusrico5288 thanks man
@@marcusrico5288 thanks man
i believe these are marked as a ladies watch
Very true, but most people you meet won't know and frankly even if they did i dont care because I like it on my thin man wrist.
This is like Arnold wearing the H558. A watch that will make your arm look like Mr Universe.
Why they put Underpants at 12 o'clock and milkbottles at 6 and 9 o'clock on the bigger one is really troubling me😵💫
This watch is unisex or only for the ladys?
It’s marketed towards ladies. Yet I think it looks unisex.
Big disapoiment from my seller because he send me this watch without original box ( the diver box )
That’s a shame. The dive flask is part of the romance in my opinion.
Why do they put it in a bottle that has no use after you take the watch out. Citizen wake up ! Put them in a water bottle ,not a useless waste of single use plastic 😢
Would be cool an actual usable water bottle with Citizen logo 😉
A nice watch, however, I'd say the BN0150 range is the bigger brother, sharing the same E168 eco drive movement and a 44mm case size. I'll be interested to see the featured watch in the metal. Shame the 20mm lugs weren't retained.
You are right. Don’t have that watch unfortunately to compare it to.
@@GadgetsforGentlemen understand completely, I like the 00400, available very cheaply here in the UK.
Steve B in The Netherlands (that’s where I live) I can buy it on Amazon NL for €192 including shipping 😵
Way to small. I think that 39mm will be a sweet spot, and of course automatic.
39 as in Tudor BB58 or Tudor Pelagos 39 😉
🤡
What’s the lug to lug on this ?
I did measure it somewhere in the video. Please scroll back to that part. I thought around 42mm lug to lug.
Just saw it was 42.5. Guess I must’ve missed it. Wow that is compact.
too small my friend sorry it looks ridiculous its supposed to be a diver
the first submariner dive watch was 37mm
39mm would have been better. This is a child's watch.
Agreed. That’s the sweet spot!
What is the point of a 37mm? Kids are not going to wear a $370 watch and the larger one looks way better on women.
Some people may have smaller wrists. And there are others (like me) that enjoys wearing smaller cases once in a while.
I am 186cm tall and 90kg and i prefer a smaller dive watch so it doesnt get in the way as a backup
ik heb hem net besteld morgen in huis hopelijk .....ik heb de blauwe gedaan met de knop rechts... ik vind de afmeting heel goed.. ik heb 210 betaald .. mineraal glas kan beter met duiken daarom denk ik dat ze het hebben gadaan .....
Gefeliciteerd met uw aankoop! De blauwe kleur is heel mooi. Ik heb zelf €209 betaald: een zeer scherpe prijs. Waarom is mineraal glas beter om mee te duiken dan een saffieren crystal?
@@GadgetsforGentlemen safier knapt gelijk mineraal kan uitzetten de expansie van het mineraal glas is beter...
per polso da bambino......ma stiamo scherzando.
Great review. How is the lume? The big brother’s is great but would like to know of Citizen has kept that with this model. I think a 40mm would be perfect. Dare to dream. I don’t know if you notice but the handset changed on this model. Small detail. Keep up the great content!
Thanks a lot! Lume is similar to my NY0040. Lume shot will be in my next video (which will be there in slightly over 1 week from now). Yes indeed there are small differences in terms of design. I do prefer the NY0040 at this stage.
@@GadgetsforGentlemen Awesome. Thank you for replying and passing on that information as well as your opinion. Can't wait for the next video.
You are most welcome. Keep an eye on my RUclips channel for an updated video (most likely this Sunday).