CitizenCitizen Herren Analog Automatic Armbanduhr mit Gummiband Promaster Marine

Excellent quality Divers watch. Perfect size. Quality automatic movement.

You can pay thousands for an automatic. I have a Tag Heuer SEL I bought years ago, I almost bought a Rolex Submariner but decided to wait... wish I'd bought it now as such funds are no longer at my disposal!I've been looking for a 'reasonably priced' automatic for a few months. I narrowed down the choices to the Citizen NY0040-09E or the Seiko SKX007K, weighing up the pros and cons of each. Eventually I decided on the NY0040-09E as I preferred the look of the dial and I like the crown being at the 8 o'clock position as the conventional position (at 3 o'clock), can lead to the crown digging into your wrist/hand.The watch keeps good time, it can gain/lose seconds each day. There is a way you can lie the watch down and leave it over night to either speed up or decrease the speed. I found that out on a website somewhere but have lost the link now sorry! Just google it.The Bezel is unidirectional (it only turns one way), and turns without any resistance. Some may not like that, they may want a little more resistance but I'm happy with it. For those unaware, a 'unidirectional bezel' is used when diving to keep an eye on dive time. It is unidirectional to ensure that if you knock the bezel and it turns (whilst diving), all that will happen is it will 'appear' that you have less 'air time' left than you actually do have. So you'll surface with enough air in your tank.The dial is a deep black which I like. If I were to pick a negative of the dial it would be that the chrome surrounding the lume at each hour position is a bit too shiny for my liking but that's a personal thing.The rubber strap lends a certain rugged, work like quality to the time piece. I like that but it's also a slight negative (again, this is a personal view). It's such a beautiful dial that I feel it deserves something a little more flattering. Having searched the internet I found some photos of the NY0040-09E on a stainless steel bracelet. I later found out that the bracelet was an original made by citizen (model number 59-J0609), but only supplied to certain countries. The bracelet is brushed stainless steel, has a lockable clasp and has an extending ratchet (this is used when attaching the watch to your wrist with a wetsuit on). I immediately knew that was the bracelet I wanted my citizen automatic on (see link below for a photo of the watch on the original bracelet. Hopefully amazon will allow the link). I think you'll agree, the bracelet looks great in either a sports setting or business. However, trying to obtain the bracelet led me a merry dance! I decided the best bet would be to contact Citizen UK to try and source the bracelet. They informed me that unfortunately the bracelet was no longer available as it was discontinued! They did suggest a different bracelet that would fit but I didn't like the look of it, it didn't have the ratchet and it didn't bear any resemblance to the original 59-J0609. Disheartened, I decided to have a look around for similar looking bracelet. There are a few bracelets available but the rounded end links need to be right for the bracelet to fit with the watch. Eventually however, I found a watch strap dealer on ebay, based in California, selling the 59-J0609! Being as this was ebay I was worried that perhaps it could be a rip-off or such (not that I could really see anyone bothering to rip-off a Citizen watch strap!). So I got back onto Citizen UK. They then informed me that the bracelet may well be available in the US and... if I wanted to purchase one, they could source one from their Far East suppliers! So I went from being informed that the bracelet was discontinued and therefore no longer available, to we can get you one! The issue then however was time. They couldn't get one from the Far East until August! So I decided to purchase from the Californian dealer. The cost is around £35. Not a price a really wanted to pay for a watch strap but it's almost exactly the same price I was quoted for the suggested 'alternative' bracelet so I convinced myself to go for it. I have literally just made payment for it so it won't be here for a while.Anyway, that's all from me. I hope some of what I have had to say helps others make a decision on purchasing either way. I can't wait to get the stainless steel bracelet on mine! :)All the best watch fans.http://i49.tinypic.com/20k3m2v.jpg

Bought this as a leisure/weekender watch and also to occasional sports, incl diving.I think for the price watch feels and looks great. Strap is not fancy but good for the purpose (ie diving) but I intend to replace it soon. Perhaps trying a nato or bracelet since stock strap makes the watch simpler than it actually is.This is my first auto watch and rather than paying 3x- 5x for a Swiss quartz I'm happy with the purchase. I intend to use the watch actively and likely see how it holds up aftr getting scratched etc over time which should fit the intended purpose.Watch feels heavy enough and fits to medium sized wrists like mine not too bulky but not too small.Lume is sufficient and bright enough for night use.

I received this watch probably 6 weeks ago and haven't taken it off!It was supplied in a round presentation case inside a box. The watch is very attractive looking the bezel and case are nice and shiny, the strap is a black sporty rubber one with a Citizen buckle.The dial is very legible, the markers are unmistakable, as are the also luminous hands. Love the bubble on the seconds hand! The day/date is white script on a black background, with Sunday in red. It also has dual Spanish days.The bezel makes a reassuring clicking and is uni directional. It can get easily knocked so if used for dives, be aware. Suspect serious diver's would have a dive computer anyway.The strap is really comfortable and looks really good on this watch. I was going to replace it with a NATO strap, but have been won over. I've got a Citizen Ecozilla watch which is much bigger and thicker than this, however it's strap is very uncomfortable.The accuracy seems pretty spot on, not had to adjust so far. Also like that the crown is screw down for added protection. The watch is rated to 200m which more than enough protection.Overall the watch looks fantastic on the wrist, smart or dressed down. The movement is not as smooth as a Rolex or Omega but it's probably more likely to be my "beater" rather than a prestigious make as it's fantastically wearable. I think it's great value and looks very smart, get plenty of comments about it.