I have the prior version to this model. Purchased it in San Francisco right after the 1989 Earthquake from one of the shops in the Union District. In 1989 this watch was $475.00. SF was still recuperating from the earthquake and there were no tourists and these small camera/watch/electronic shops were willing to negotiate. First shop kicked me out when I offered $200, second shop took the deal. 29 years later I still wear and dive with this watch.
I bought mine in 1998. Years later when I sent it to Citizen for servicing they said they no longer supported that model and offered me the "Duplex" model instead - which I took them up on. I have always regretted that decision. So keep your original Promaster - it is a great watch!
No better Dive watch ever - I purchased my first one of these ( C003) back in 1991, nearly 30 years later - it's still the only watch to wear. Moved on to the JP 2000, still, have the original. Unfortunately Citizen have stopped servicing the JP 2000.
Best watch I have ever owned, great for diving, swimming, at work or anywhere. You can still buy them new in a few shops even after they have stopped the production.
The crown prince got the nickname “Pingo” from his team mates because he often had to wear a tailcoat on formal occasions which pretty much makes you look like a penguin. The JP2000-08E is also (or was at least) an issued item for members in the Frømandskorpset. A true combat divers watch!
Tak, I have the same watch. I have it apart on my desk now... LOL In Pennsylvania. I will stop in Copenhagen next week. Working on changing the batteries. I usually sent it to Citizen to do it. They didn't even charge the last time. Just put a new crystal and batteries and sent it back. Now they say they do not do it there in CA anymore. Crazy bullshit if you ask me. So I took out the jewelers screwdriver and took the back off. No problems. All done.
I heard these are very royal watches in Danmark. I may sell mine for the right offer. It is a 1997 I believe. In mint condition. Used when new on a few dives, worked flawlessly. Since then it was maybe worn for a year or so then put away in the safe. So in perfect condition and works perfectly. New band on the watch, and batteries. I do get to Danmark fairly often. Born there, been in US for 60 years. So I don't even look Danish anymore. LOL More like an old Swede.
I was Gifted the first Gen of this watch. The bezel was dinged- The action is bad, well I don't dive- I changed the THREE batteries and only the Digi was working. Took it to a Watch Repair near me, he got it going for $15!! It is a rare and unique piece. Love it!
Just lost mine, had it for 12 years, incredibly tough watch, if only they would make that with automatic movement. But for quartz-watches, haven't seen/heard better ones.
Kunne måske godt have ønsket der var safirglas i, eller man kunne få muligheden for os "normale" mennesker. Alt i alt et fedt ur, og jeg er super glad for mit.
The Crown Prince did not wear a JP2000-08e, since it is a remake of the original. Many watch dealers tell that story, and call it the Pingo-watch, but it is simply not true... His was a previous generation, since he used it in 1995. Furthermore - It was the golden one, which makes it a JP2004 with a CO22 inside. Much harder to come by these days, since they are 30 years old now.
Kæmpe fan af dit arbejde! hivs du mangler ure til at lave reviews af som jeg tvivler så har jeg et seiko og et maurice lacriox du kan låne til at lave et review af ;) hvad man jo ikke gør for at støtte en der har gang i noget godt!
Det kan du tro er også inde på urtossernes side så du finder mig bare der ind under mig navn er malik tror ikke der er så mange der hedder det ud over mig haha :P
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this watch is indestructible ! Never regretted buying it, and sometimes I love it more than my Submariner.
I have the prior version to this model. Purchased it in San Francisco right after the 1989 Earthquake from one of the shops in the Union District. In 1989 this watch was $475.00. SF was still recuperating from the earthquake and there were no tourists and these small camera/watch/electronic shops were willing to negotiate. First shop kicked me out when I offered $200, second shop took the deal. 29 years later I still wear and dive with this watch.
I bought mine in 1998. Years later when I sent it to Citizen for servicing they said they no longer supported that model and offered me the "Duplex" model instead - which I took them up on. I have always regretted that decision. So keep your original Promaster - it is a great watch!
Aren't you glad you bought it for $200....ebay sellers are selling for like $600+...so ridiculous.......
@@archerpiperii2690What you mean.. Offered.....
I have owned this watch for at least 5years or more, and it has never let me down.If you can buy one you won't be sorry
No better Dive watch ever - I purchased my first one of these ( C003) back in 1991, nearly 30 years later - it's still the only watch to wear. Moved on to the JP 2000, still, have the original. Unfortunately Citizen have stopped servicing the JP 2000.
Best watch I have ever owned, great for diving, swimming, at work or anywhere. You can still buy them new in a few shops even after they have stopped the production.
Great review thank you! This is a legend of a watch tough as nails and this is citizen at its finest!
I just ordered one following this video.
I enjoyed this show and tell
Great review!
The crown prince got the nickname “Pingo” from his team mates because he often had to wear a tailcoat on formal occasions which pretty much makes you look like a penguin.
The JP2000-08E is also (or was at least) an issued item for members in the Frømandskorpset. A true combat divers watch!
Tak, I have the same watch. I have it apart on my desk now... LOL In Pennsylvania. I will stop in Copenhagen next week. Working on changing the batteries. I usually sent it to Citizen to do it. They didn't even charge the last time. Just put a new crystal and batteries and sent it back. Now they say they do not do it there in CA anymore. Crazy bullshit if you ask me. So I took out the jewelers screwdriver and took the back off. No problems. All done.
I heard these are very royal watches in Danmark. I may sell mine for the right offer. It is a 1997 I believe. In mint condition. Used when new on a few dives, worked flawlessly. Since then it was maybe worn for a year or so then put away in the safe. So in perfect condition and works perfectly. New band on the watch, and batteries. I do get to Danmark fairly often. Born there, been in US for 60 years. So I don't even look Danish anymore. LOL More like an old Swede.
I have a Generation 1 from the mid 80s, A classic of that of that period.
I was Gifted the first Gen of this watch. The bezel was dinged- The action is bad, well I don't dive- I changed the THREE batteries and only the Digi was working. Took it to a Watch Repair near me, he got it going for $15!! It is a rare and unique piece. Love it!
Just lost mine, had it for 12 years, incredibly tough watch, if only they would make that with automatic movement. But for quartz-watches, haven't seen/heard better ones.
i had 2 of these but just cant get them anywhere anymore :(
Nice review!I own this watch and now i m prowd of it too.I have much luck to get my hand on one of this model PINGO
Thanks Gelu :-)
Wow thank your for your interesting story!
Now I can brag about my watch to my friends in Japan lol
Hhahahah that's very cool... Denmark danish, great country... Pingouhh!!!! :D
Kunne måske godt have ønsket der var safirglas i, eller man kunne få muligheden for os "normale" mennesker. Alt i alt et fedt ur, og jeg er super glad for mit.
Pleasant review. I was wondering if the depth meter protrudes into your wrist? Can this be a problem or not? Thank you.
The Crown Prince did not wear a JP2000-08e, since it is a remake of the original. Many watch dealers tell that story, and call it the Pingo-watch, but it is simply not true...
His was a previous generation, since he used it in 1995.
Furthermore - It was the golden one, which makes it a JP2004 with a CO22 inside. Much harder to come by these days, since they are 30 years old now.
do you know if this watch has the exact same dimensions with the older model with the 6 screws on the back ?
Super god review. Jeg bruger selv dette ur i ekstrem vejrforhold Grønland, under søredningsøvelser.
I have the 1st gen both the c022 and c023 and 4 pingo's jp2000 2nd gen.
Kæmpe fan af dit arbejde! hivs du mangler ure til at lave reviews af som jeg tvivler så har jeg et seiko og et maurice lacriox du kan låne til at lave et review af ;) hvad man jo ikke gør for at støtte en der har gang i noget godt!
+TheTabztar Mange tak :-) dejligt at høre :-) og tak for tilbudet :-) kontakter dig hvis det bliver aktuelt. Igen Tak :-)
Det kan du tro er også inde på urtossernes side så du finder mig bare der ind under mig navn er malik tror ikke der er så mange der hedder det ud over mig haha :P
Roger That Malik :-)
If they need to upgrade the watch, it has to be eco drive, make it thinner and shorten the lug to 22 or 20mm.
Would be better if you went through the functions of the watch.......
It's a self winding or battery or automatic ? :)
Battery quartz
is the Aqualand 1..no 2…