What a great watch! I even see myself changing the bracelet to a strap and wearing it on a daily basis. Thanks for the tutorial and thanks for sharing.
I find both very appealing on paper, Citizen probably more than Seiko. The thing that ruins Citizen for me is the fact that once it develops a problem, that's the end, the watch is bricked. If I'm going to spend $2k on a watch I expect to be able to have some options if there's a problem (including batteries/"capacitors" as they are erroneously called by enthusiasts). If not official warranty support then at least some way to obtain parts, "capacitors" especially. Praying that something will be available on the black market 5-10 years from now doesn't seem like a real solution. So for me, Seiko wins even if it needs batteries at 3x the rate of the Citizen. Any problems can be addressed through my country's service center. If the risk of buying a $2000 paperweight doesn't worry you, then the Citizen definitely is the "better" watch.
@@diegocastellanos8329 theoretically you would think so right? Unfortunately, the general consensus on the English speaking watch internet is that Citizen in Japan isn't responsive to non Japanese speaking foreigners sending them watches from abroad. Whether it's a language issue or an issue with their warranty policy or what, no one can say. With regard to service outside of Japan, local Citizen service centers are not equipped to handle these things. Perhaps if you get it through a reputable Japanese exporter who deals with mainly foreign customers who is willing to deal with your situation, they could help you with it. But it's very unlikely you could get it serviced without a Japanese AD helping you, from Japan. Perhaps this will change in the future, or perhaps not. They're getting more attention now, but Citizen doesn't seem to have any interest in promoting them internationally. The increased attention to Citizen HAQ among international watch hobbyists is largely a side effect of Seiko's promotion of GS quartz watches.
@@AL-pc1rbso the problem only applies to jdm exports? Iam curious because iam interested on the eco drive bullhead and iam curious about its longevity
Hi, I recently bought a ‘the citizen’ watch which is set in Japan standard time +14 hours ahead of my timezone. Being that this is a perpetual calendar I wanted to ask if it’s possible to move the hour hand back 14 hours to the previous day without damaging the movement? I just want to make sure the date mechanism wont be damaged by going back instead of forwards.
Very nice watch, but i think the other model showing the charge state is better, power reserve doesn't match me on this. Thanks for the tutorial Marin, would be in handy if i ever get this beauty. Be well, cheers.
Beautiful watch but setting of the year seems confusing. You mentioned leap year in all the hour indices but also said it was the month, and from what I am understanding each second mark represents one year. So how does one set in years ending after a 5?
Addeded second marks represent years passed since leap year. If it is a leap year you add cero, if it passed 1, 2 or year you add +1, +2 or +3. You don't need to add more as next to +3 is leap year. To determine if a year is a leap year you divide (with remainder) year number by 4, the remainder can be 0, 1, 2 or 3 (it can't be 4). 0 means it is divisible by 4 and it is¹ a leap year. If remainder is for example 1, it means it is nota a leap year and it passed 1 from previous leap year. ¹: This is correct for all years except those ending in 00 (century change). Those century years are leap years if they are divisible by 400. For example 2000 was leap year, but 2100, 2200 and 2300 won't be; 2400 will be leap year.
Citizen should hire you to make the official tutorial 😂
Great video!
What a great watch! I even see myself changing the bracelet to a strap and wearing it on a daily basis.
Thanks for the tutorial and thanks for sharing.
Great watch. Your tutorials are best in the industry. We'll done my friend 👍
Hits the markers beautifully so it gets my attention..
I fell for the aq4091-56m.Your tutorial perfectly complements the instructions. Thank you 👌👍
Nice one from Citizen. Thanks for the tutorial
I just got my Aq4091- 56E and so your video helped me a TON! Thanks!
Thought that was a GS from the thumbnail. Nice one Citizen!
Same.
If only they made a snowflake dial color scheme in automatic
Awesome video thanks mate wasn't sure how to check my a060 now completely understand cheers 👍
Fantastic, thank you! My manual is in Japanese, so this video was much needed.
Thanks, nice video helped me to set up my new citizen
I appreciate this vid very much. Blessings to you, WG.
Nice watch and explanation
I love Citizen. What's wrong with watch people and their snubbing of Citizen for Seiko?
I find both very appealing on paper, Citizen probably more than Seiko. The thing that ruins Citizen for me is the fact that once it develops a problem, that's the end, the watch is bricked. If I'm going to spend $2k on a watch I expect to be able to have some options if there's a problem (including batteries/"capacitors" as they are erroneously called by enthusiasts). If not official warranty support then at least some way to obtain parts, "capacitors" especially. Praying that something will be available on the black market 5-10 years from now doesn't seem like a real solution. So for me, Seiko wins even if it needs batteries at 3x the rate of the Citizen. Any problems can be addressed through my country's service center. If the risk of buying a $2000 paperweight doesn't worry you, then the Citizen definitely is the "better" watch.
This helps to keep the prices down for the enthusiasts who admire watchmaking quality. So it’s not a bad thing.😊
@@AL-pc1rbhow is it bricked? Can you not send it in to be serviced for a fee?
@@diegocastellanos8329 theoretically you would think so right? Unfortunately, the general consensus on the English speaking watch internet is that Citizen in Japan isn't responsive to non Japanese speaking foreigners sending them watches from abroad. Whether it's a language issue or an issue with their warranty policy or what, no one can say. With regard to service outside of Japan, local Citizen service centers are not equipped to handle these things. Perhaps if you get it through a reputable Japanese exporter who deals with mainly foreign customers who is willing to deal with your situation, they could help you with it. But it's very unlikely you could get it serviced without a Japanese AD helping you, from Japan.
Perhaps this will change in the future, or perhaps not. They're getting more attention now, but Citizen doesn't seem to have any interest in promoting them internationally. The increased attention to Citizen HAQ among international watch hobbyists is largely a side effect of Seiko's promotion of GS quartz watches.
@@AL-pc1rbso the problem only applies to jdm exports? Iam curious because iam interested on the eco drive bullhead and iam curious about its longevity
Hi, I recently bought a ‘the citizen’ watch which is set in Japan standard time +14 hours ahead of my timezone. Being that this is a perpetual calendar I wanted to ask if it’s possible to move the hour hand back 14 hours to the previous day without damaging the movement? I just want to make sure the date mechanism wont be damaged by going back instead of forwards.
What a brilliant watch. Pity Citizen do not offer it in the UK.
Very nice watch, but i think the other model showing the charge state is better, power reserve doesn't match me on this.
Thanks for the tutorial Marin, would be in handy if i ever get this beauty. Be well, cheers.
Good video - Thank You.
That's one beautiful watch
Thx so much.👍🏻😉
Holy stickershock!!! 😱
OK, i want this one. Juste all the complications any woman or man needs. THE perfect daily all time every day watch to wear.
Hey I held it for 10 seconds to access the perpetual calendar and my watch just bricked and stopped working, Halp😬.
Great video
Beautiful watch but setting of the year seems confusing. You mentioned leap year in all the hour indices but also said it was the month, and from what I am understanding each second mark represents one year. So how does one set in years ending after a 5?
Addeded second marks represent years passed since leap year. If it is a leap year you add cero, if it passed 1, 2 or year you add +1, +2 or +3. You don't need to add more as next to +3 is leap year.
To determine if a year is a leap year you divide (with remainder) year number by 4, the remainder can be 0, 1, 2 or 3 (it can't be 4). 0 means it is divisible by 4 and it is¹ a leap year. If remainder is for example 1, it means it is nota a leap year and it passed 1 from previous leap year.
¹: This is correct for all years except those ending in 00 (century change). Those century years are leap years if they are divisible by 400. For example 2000 was leap year, but 2100, 2200 and 2300 won't be; 2400 will be leap year.
Can you make a review of the gr b200?
8:30 I thought you will say "But for watch geeks like me it IS absolutely necessary to check it" :D
Date window is the worst on Citizen. Sometimes it's too little that you can barely see the date and sometimes it's all on the left or all on the right
I have never adjusted the date on my watches. My vision is too crappy to see it anyways ;)
Best quartz movement in the world.