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Citizen Men s Eco Drive Promaster Diver Watch with Date BN0150 28E
Last Updated: February 12, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.3
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Comfort
115wear, strap, wears, wrists, band
+90%
-10%
" ... I’ve worn this everyday since my purchase a couple months ago and I am very pleased. ... "
" ... Checked hand alignment at all hour markers ... The hands and markers are blue, the bezel pip is green. ... "
" ... Hands are easy to read during daytime ... "
" ... I will say this, if you have smaller wrists like me it is great. ... "
" ... Wear it on left wrist and have banged it several times and no damage to crystal, so I would rate it as durable. ... "
" ... Every aspect, from the case size, to the face, to the comfort of the strap, met all of my expectations. ... "
" ... Wearing it every day, for well over a year. ... "
" ... The case is worth buying alone, and the watch is also a perfect wrist piece with talented craftsmanship. ... "
Band
110wrist, strap, stiff, rubber strap, nato
+79%
-21%
" ... The illumination is average, the band is durable and as one would expect. ... Find replacement bands and it can be used as an everyday watch. ... "
" ... I liked this Citizen watch so much, I ordered a couple of dressier Citizen watches with leather bands. ... "
" ... Next I want to try it with a leather strap. ... "
" ... Nice easy to read face & numbers, I like the off center time set knob, it doesn’t dig into your wrist, the band is a little stiff/rigid, l’ll just have to see how it holds up, but all in all I think it’s a good watch for the price . ... "
" ... The rubber strap, people seem to complain about, but i don't see any problem with it. ... Regardless, i threw a nato on it, but the rubber strap seems nice too. ... "
" ... The case is worth buying alone, and the watch is also a perfect wrist piece with talented craftsmanship. ... "
" ... Wear it on left wrist and have banged it several times and no damage to crystal, so I would rate it as durable. ... "
" ... I bought a leather band that is far more comfortable. ... "
Design
105looks, nice looking, rugged, fit and finish, fit
+98%
-2%
" ... It’s a great looking watch and super functional. ... "
" ... Like the look. ... "
" ... So I got a 22 mm and adapted it to fit and now it looks and feels perfect. ... "
" ... If the fit and finish are indicators this looks like it should hold up well. ... "
" ... Keeps great time and it looks good too. ... "
" ... It feels and looks great! ... "
" ... The curved lugs help. ... "
" ... It’s a great looking watch with nice big luminescent marks in the face. ... "
Price
99200, dive, divers, diver, workmanship
+100%
" ... For the money this is a top choice among $200 dive watches. ... "
" ... Otherwise a good watch at a decent price. ... "
" ... for this price . ... "
" ... This is probably the nicest watch You can get for the money. ... "
" ... Great watch for the price. ... "
" ... Extreme Value for Money! ... "
" ... A great competitor to the Seiko diver watches, and with more functions at a cheaper price. ... "
" ... Excellent watch for the price. ... "
Build Quality
86strap, looks, rugged, bezel, wear
+85%
-15%
" ... Not a ton of features, but durable, fashionable and comfortable. ... "
" ... Love this thing i picked it up because it looked like it could take a beating and its held up just fine. ... "
" ... In fact if I had known it would have dropped in price, I still would have bought it when I did because I needed it for the dive. ... "
" ... Every aspect, from the case size, to the face, to the comfort of the strap, met all of my expectations. ... "
" ... This promaster diver watch is one of the best they look durable and heavy duty watch. ... "
" ... Rugged enough to wear to work and the outdoors! ... "
" ... Came in a very robust case in the shape of a dive tank. ... The rubber strap is very comfortable . ... "
" ... quality fit and finish. ... "
Water Resistance
58diving, dive, swimming, scuba, snorkeling
+97%
-3%
" ... Indestructible watch with lots of “dive cred”. ... "
" ... Haven’t been snorkeling or diving yet, but it looks great as a casual sports watch. ... "
" ... the "scuba tank" it comes in is a great fun marketing piece. ... "
" ... Keep this watch at a shallow depth and you'll be fine i.e., swimming is where I'd draw the line. ... "
" ... I am a deep sea diver this watch is perfect for me love it I can see the time under water which is great! ... "
" ... Loved it right out of the cool scuba tank package. ... "
" ... The watch can be submerged. ... I highly recommend this watch for water and outdoor use. ... "
" ... The stock strap is okay and would be great for water activities. ... The waterproof aspect is great although I have not tested it. ... "
Battery Life
38solar, worry, never needs, eco drive, charge
+97%
-3%
" ... Perfect size and luminous feature lasts for hours. ... "
" ... I mean no need to replace Battery and lume is good ... "
" ... A replaceable battery means opening the back, which compromises the water resistance. ... "
" ... I like the EcoDrive system and this will serve as my everyday watch without being conserned about battery changes. ... "
" ... I especially like the solar-powered battery. ... "
" ... No need to wind or change batteries as it's solar charged. ... "
" ... Tough as nails and never needs winding or a new battery with near atomic accuracy all for well under $200. ... "
" ... I put it under a lamp for about 2 hours, to help charge. ... "
Accuracy
33watch, accuracy, easy to read, seconds, looks great
+100%
" ... So far it seems to keep very accurate time. ... "
" ... Well I wanted my watch to keep accurate time and not be bothered by having it serviced. ... "
" ... Of course it’s tough and accurate ... "
" ... So far it's been very accurate. ... "
" ... It's stylish, accurate and the right size for everyday. ... "
" ... Accurate of course without frequently having to reset time (like my autos). ... "
" ... Shockingly accurate and, as it turned out, easier on my wrist. ... "
" ... Accuracy is another highlight, and this watch is spot on after a month. ... I have several other quartz watches, but this is the most accurate of the bunch. ... "
Fit
31fit, screw down crown, fits great, fit and finish, bezel
+94%
-6%
" ... The curved lugs help. ... "
" ... If the fit and finish are indicators this looks like it should hold up well. ... "
" ... The fit and finish is very good, but it's housed in fairly bland all brushed case. ... "
" ... quality fit and finish. ... "
" ... Comfortable fit with rugged but stylish appearance. ... "
" ... The classic look, and feel of this piece fit in anywhere! ... "
" ... Side note: the case it comes in is brilliant. ... "
" ... The bezel rotates easily, but still stays in place in normal use. ... "
Product Reliability
27lost, date, watch, second, one second
+85%
-15%
" ... Hasn’t lost one second in a month. ... "
" ... I am partial to citizen for longevity and this should last me about 10 years. ... "
" ... The new one stops just fine. ... "
" ... I have owned this watch for a few months now & it is very well contructed. ... "
" ... So far so good, no problem after 1 month of everyday use at work. ... "
" ... got a second and using the hack feature, they are within a second or two and have been for a couple months now. ... "
" ... Citizen has a very good reputation for making reliable time pieces and this one is no exception ! ... They been in business for over 100 years , that should tell you something. ... "
" ... it's three minutes off so I can be 3 minutes on time!) ... Going strong for 3 months. ... "
Display Clarity
25display, 60 click bezel, rotating bezel, lines, display case
+84%
-16%
" ... Bezel action is perfect. ... "
" ... The bezel action and the crown feel better than any Seiko diver I own. ... "
" ... Excellent packaging, including a scuba tank display case. ... "
" ... Properly sized bezel. ... "
" ... Bright glow in the dark markings on watch face and hands. ... "
" ... The 60 click bezel is not a problem. ... "
" ... The calendar display is what throws me, however, and why I only give this model four stars. ... "
" ... Bezel has a nice movement and lines up pretty nicely with the markings. ... "
Size
21smaller, perfect, watch, wears, size and weight
+90%
-10%
" ... Nice watch other than the size. ... "
" ... Good size and overall look. ... "
" ... Its a perfect size for me, lume is Great . ... "
" ... The size , weight, feel and appearance of this watch in my opinion are perfect. ... "
" ... Nice size and weight. ... "
" ... Perfect size to wear to the office, not too big, and stylish. ... "
" ... Great watch, not to big or small, just the right size. ... "
" ... Perfect size and very nicely presented. ... "
Ease of Use
20easy, watch, dial, simple, set
+95%
-5%
" ... Set up was easy by following instructions on their support page. ... "
" ... I love how easy it is to read the time on this watch, and the bezel action is great. ... "
" ... Looks very nice, easy to set, and easy to read. ... "
" ... The watch is also easy to configure. ... "
" ... It's an easy enough thing to replace of course. ... "
" ... Best of all, the hand set is easy to read and the lume on both the hands and dial are easily visible throughout the night. ... "
" ... Hands are easy to read and pretty simple to setup. ... "
" ... - Simple to adjust time and date ... "
Marketplace
20thank, sale, exactly, described, citizen
+95%
-5%
" ... Exactly as shown. ... "
" ... Purchased this on Black Friday for under $100, shipping was quick with Amazon Prime. ... "
" ... After about a year of contemplating the purchase Amazon had a great sale on it for Valentine's Day and I bought it. ... "
" ... Thanks for the sale Amazon! ... "
" ... No big deal. ... "
" ... Thank you Citizen and Amazon ... "
" ... Thank you for my item. ... "
" ... thank you, Japan . ... "
Charging
17solar powered, solar, charged, charging, sun
+94%
-6%
" ... With this solar-powered watch, I'm hoping to get 10-12 years of use. ... "
" ... Easy to charge, just put in the sun for a few minutes every day. ... "
" ... I really like the looks and feel of this new watch, and the fact that it charges by any light source. ... "
" ... I put it under a lamp for about 2 hours, to help charge. ... "
" ... and it’s solar powered. ... "
" ... Easy to use/set and the Lum glows all night w/ normal sunlight--no need to "charge" it up. ... "
" ... I especially like the solar-powered battery. ... "
" ... No need to wind or change batteries as it's solar charged. ... "
As Gift
16son, purchased, got, christmas, watch
+100%
" ... I was first given a Citizen Promaster Watch as a gift about 20 years ago. ... "
" ... I got this as a Christmas gift for my adult son. ... "
" ... Great gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Purchased for a gift and he loved it! ... "
" ... A Prefect gift. ... "
" ... My son enjoyed the gift and especially the packaged it was presented in. ... "
" ... We purchased this for our 19 year old son as a birthday gift. ... "
" ... My dad was very happy when he opened his birthday present. ... "
Memory
13eco, wonderful, love, citizen, battery
+92%
-8%
" ... I love Eco drive --no battery needed. ... "
" ... The Eco-Drive is wonderful. ... "
" ... Just what you expect, from Citizen Eco- Drive, ... "
" ... Impressive Lume, great movement, Eco-Drive! ... "
" ... Like the eco drive ... "
" ... This is my second eco-drive. ... "
" ... The size is great and love the fact it is a Eco-Drive. ... "
" ... It's so nice to never have to think about replacing a battery - ECO Drive is a wonderful technology! ... "
Delivery
12delivery, delivered, today, received, packed
+92%
-8%
" ... I just got this watch delivered today. ... "
" ... Simple to order and it arrived two days after. ... "
" ... arrived early - fabulous product ... "
" ... It arrived today and I impressed with it all. ... "
" ... Delivered on time and packed excellent ... "
" ... Delivery on time. ... "
" ... It does appear to be in new condition. ... "
" ... I really like the way it was packaged. ... "
Features
10well, look, long, features, feature
+90%
-10%
" ... it's too small and is tough to make out if you don't look directly at it in good light. ... "
" ... I do appreciate the automatic mechanism but not fan or keep taking them in and out of the winders. ... "
" ... Illumination is very good. ... "
" ... function is always from Citizen. ... "
" ... The dive features work well. ... "
" ... Offset crown, who knew that would be such an awesome feature? ... "
" ... Luminous dials stay lit for long time. ... "
" ... Good looking and functions well. ... "
Returns
8try, returning, returned, replace, citizen
+38%
-63%
" ... I returned mine. ... "
" ... so I will be returning this and giving another try ... "
" ... Then, I need to take time out of my life to take it in for a replacement. ... "
Packing
8love, came, packed, delivered
+100%
" ... Nice packaging too. ... "
" ... The luminous is great for that price and it came with wonderful packaging . ... "
" ... Love the packaging of it. ... "
" ... Delivered on time and packed excellent ... "
" ... The packaging I love it that is what I am impressed with. ... "
" ... I was very happy with the packaging it came in. ... "
" ... I really like the way it was packaged. ... "
Cleaning
8look, looking, go, crystal, classic
+100%
" ... Rinse clean and go. ... "
" ... Its clean looking, not loud. ... "
" ... Text on the band is a burn, but can be easily wiped with fingernail polish remover. ... "
" ... It has a classic clean masculine look that's perfect for everyday office and casual wear, and even dressier occasions. ... "
" ... The clean, classic look with a bit of bulk without being bulky makes it look great in a sport coat or nice tee. ... "
" ... I simply clean it up, swap NATO straps and its good to go on the weekends. ... "
" ... - The black version looks very clean and is aesthetically pleasing. ... "
Night Photography
8light, read, bright, without, readable
+88%
-13%
" ... It does glow all night. ... "
" ... holds enough light at night to be reasonably easily read in the dark without supplementary light. ... "
" ... The lume is nice and bright and it lasts all night. ... "
" ... Amazing at night. ... "
" ... I love the large face and readable dial in both day light and at night. ... "
" ... It is illuminated well at night. ... "
" ... Lume is pretty good, not Seiko bright, but readable into the wee hours of the night. ... "
Product As Described
7described, advertised, picture
+86%
-14%
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... The product is just as advertised. ... "
" ... exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Exactly as described/advertised. ... "
" ... item as described ... "
" ... Exactly as shown. ... "
Screen Protection
7crystal, watch face, scratch, protector, bezel
+57%
-43%
" ... I bought a glass protector (Asin: B07J5PJ141) which has already saved me once. ... "
" ... One other suggestion is to purchase some glass crystal protectors for the watch face. ... I got a pack of these off Amazon for under 10 bucks and they essentially function like a cell phone screen protector. ... "
" ... I did put a tough plastic screen protector over the crystal, and I'm very glad I did. ... "
" ... Just be careful, Id recommend a glass protector for your dial, as it is mineral glass, and easy to scratch. ... "
Weight
7weight, size and weight, watch, light, heavy
+100%
" ... Right size and weight. ... "
" ... Not too heavy. ... "
" ... Excellent watch and very light weight . ... "
" ... The watch has a nice weight to it. ... "
" ... Nice size and weight. ... "
" ... Nice size and weight. ... "
For Kids
5son, school, gift, purchased, old
+100%
" ... Awsome watch for the beginner or avid collector. ... "
" ... I got this as a Christmas gift for my adult son. ... "
" ... We purchased this for our 19 year old son as a birthday gift. ... "
" ... I bought this watch for my sons High School Graduation . ... I really hope my son likes and appreciates it. ... "
Controls
560 click bezel
+60%
-40%
" ... The 60 click bezel is not a problem. ... "
" ... The only thing I wish it had was a push button light like my other watch, but I am very happy with my purchase. ... "
" ... Then a longer than normal pause, then 2 quick clicks again. ... "
Software Platform
5+100%
" ... Will update everyone once I got the mod done! ... "
" ... Exactly what I was hoping for for an every day watch at work (which has a casual dress code). ... "
" ... If you search NATO on Amazon, you will find many choices . ... "
" ... Update: Continues to be just fantastic. ... "
" ... I already have a Citizen's Echo and I am pleased with mine. ... "
Water Usage
5well, dressed
+100%
" ... This has a good blend of style, comfort and functionality that after a week of being on my arm in and out of the water, and dressed up and dressed down, meets my needs perfectly. ... "
" ... I also like the way it looks out of the water. ... "
" ... Future water tightness issue as well? ... "
" ... The watch illuminates very well (tested in murky water 0-3’ visibility) in the dark and water. ... "
" ... I'm an avid Seiko SKX-007 user and this Citizen blows it out of the water. ... "
Storage
5came, tank, box, watch, scuba
+80%
-20%
" ... The presentation was also very nice - came in a scuba tank box. ... "
" ... Came in a very robust case in the shape of a dive tank. ... "
" ... Overall I am very happy with this purchase, and the mock scuba tank case was very fun to open and look at. ... "
" ... Couple things, the container sure surprised me, not what was shown on amazon site, was 10x better, it was large rectangular box, and in the box was a plastic replica of a scuba tank! ... "
Setup
4easy to read, easy, watch, simple, hands
+100%
" ... Looks very nice, easy to set, and easy to read. ... "
" ... Hands are easy to read and pretty simple to setup. ... "
" ... Set up was easy by following instructions on their support page. ... "
" ... The watch is also easy to configure. ... "
For Travel
4camping, trips, travel, dive, years
+100%
" ... My last Eco-Drive dive watch lasted for years of hard everyday wear including multi day canoe trips, hikes and work. ... "
" ... My time is valuable and my schedule full, so anything that helps me avoid needless trips to the jeweler is fantastic. ... "
" ... I spent 20-30 days on construction sites, 20 days hunting camping fishing, fixed countless bikes and children’s toys . ... "
Color
4different, dark, color, lume, bezel
+100%
" ... The lume on this watch is fantastic with the "0" on the outer adjustable bezel being a slightly different color to distinguish it. ... "
" ... Yep, same watch, different color scheme. ... "
" ... Lume does the job and has citizens gorgeous tint of blue green. ... "
" ... even in pitch dark conditions. ... "
Overall performance
4+100%
" ... Mine runs about 7 seconds fast per month, which is well within specs. ... "
" ... Can't beat it for the price and performance. ... "
" ... Great job Citizen! ... "
" ... Should be a solid performance in the test of time tho. ... "
Clock
3crown, clock, set, second, position
+67%
-33%
" ... I also like the 4 o'clock poition of the screw down crown. ... "
" ... Love the crown at 4 o'clock ... "
Device Compatibility
3time, go, echo, citizen
+100%
" ... Very nice watch you can’t go wrong with a citizen echo drive ... "
" ... The time always matches my friends cell phones. ... "
" ... Great watch,I own four citizen echo drives and like them all. ... "
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Size: 1.73 meters
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