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Even the 4 o’ clock date window-which eats slightly into the hour marker-is pleasantly integrated. Information is clearly marked, the hands cause zero confusion, and the chrome markers are spot-on. The bezel insert itself is fully graduated and serves as a good match with the aforementioned click mechanism.Įverything about the Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster’s dial fits flawlessly with the idea of dive watch legibility. At 4 o’clock, the crown sits pretty close to the rest of the steel case and is also easy to operate. Thankfully, it doesn’t take much to turn it. It really does hit every mark but the teeth configuration is slightly awkward and not as grippy as I would have hoped. The aluminum bezel incorporates an accurate 60-click mechanism that I find preferable to 120-click systems. Water resistance is 200m and I had no qualms about taking this one swimming in the Hood Canal off the beautiful shores of Seabeck, WA.
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Combine that with the super lightweight nature of the Eco-Drive movement, and you have a watch that almost feels like a titanium diver… especially on a nylon strap.
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On paper, we have a 43mm case diameter, 48mm lug-to-lug distance, and a thickness of just 11.5mm. The watch almost feels lugless and the compact fit really translates well on the stock strap or a NATO. It’s a good idea to start with what was perhaps most surprising after getting this one on the wrist-case proportions. I was floored from day one and now, I get to scream my praises from the top of the world. That’s when my best bud Kaz stepped in and gave it to me during the great TBWS Christmas gift battle of 2016. But, naturally, I took way too long to make a decision. Something about the compact case styling, care-free Eco-Drive movement, and low price just really spoke to me. The first time I laid eyes on the Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver was during my time perusing Terry’s ToxiNATOs Instagram feed, and seeing it with an attractive bunch of straps. Now after serving me for quite some time, I think it’s a great idea to finally get my thoughts down on the site. For me, this is a watch that holds a special place in my heart, after Kaz gave it to me as a gift a few years ago. As TBWS has evolved, the concept of a “grab and go” quartz option has been something several readers and listeners have pursued ferociously-and the Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver* seems to be an option that consistently comes out on top. The hunger for accuracy can come from anywhere, but it can often stem from our frustrations with mechanical pieces that have let us down. I think at some point in every watch collector’s lifecycle, the idea of an isolated, accurate, and self-sustaining timepiece becomes remarkably fascinating.