Citizen Men's Promaster Diver Solar Powered Watch with Rubber Strap

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Dial Style – This is completely dependent on your taste and choice. It should resemble with personality.

First of all, this movement comes with Citizen’s proprietary Eco-Drive technology. That means it can use any kind of light to charge the battery. It’s an upgraded version of the solar-powered movements. For example, under a fluorescent light (3,000 lux), it only needs 40 minutes to gather the energy for one-day usage. Also, on a sunny day, it takes only 11 hours to charge an empty battery fully. Once the battery is fully charged, it’ll last for about 6 months. So, you see, despite being a quartz movement, it’s free from the biggest (or maybe the only one) disadvantage. Even with options from brands like Doxa, CWC, and Omega spanning my collection, I’m still very proud of owning the Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver – it’s honestly just a great watch. It’s another one of those “Honda Civics” of the watch world and a piece I reach for regularly. It has seen a ton of hikes, lake outings, jogging, and casual days at the office. Really, I find it hard to believe that anyone could be on the fence about this one—especially now that prices are dipping so low. Of course, the design is a key element of buying consideration. But it would be a big mistake if you don’t take the functionality into account.Case Size and Material – The size of the case should complement your wrist. Also, the material of the case is crucial as it determines the durability and craftsmanship of the case. While I didn’t get any shots here, the lume is Citizen’s aqua tone BGW9 and I absolutely love it. Low light visibility is no issue and even seconds hand is slightly lumed. All these features make for a dial that’s just fun to interact with. Above all, the blue tone is also a sight to behold and can often transition to a sort of deep purple depending on the light. I’ve also had zero issues with the AR-coated mineral crystal. No chips or scratches… nothing. But manufacturers of “affordable” pieces don’t have the margins. So at best, with a non-certified diver, it MIGHT have only been pressure tested at depth for 10 minutes, if at all. Strap Material – Typically, a strap is made of leather, nylon/fabric, or metal. Each of the materials has its own pros and cons and different use cases. Identify your usage style and choose a strap that suits your usage style. In fact, almost all kinds of watch enthusiasts and collectors share this common fascination for dive watches. After all, we live in a world where Rolex Submariner is the most iconic and loved watch.

However, Citizen is NOT another watchmaker — we’re talking about one of the world’s biggest watches manufacturers. Citizen Promaster Diver is one of the most successful dive watches from Citizen and is often considered as the best budget dive watch.Endurance, toughness, and accuracy are the most notable features of every ‘true’ dive watch. That being said, a decent dive watch comes cheap; also, not every watchmaker can ensure top-level durability. The construction of a watch is pretty straightforward — a movement (caliber) drives the watch just like the engine in a car, a case secures it by covering it in a shell, and a strap attaches everything to your wrist.