- Ecologically friendly, light powered Eco-Drive Caliber B74* Japanese-quartz movement; charges in natural sunlight or indoor light
- Max power reserve: 60 days; low charge warning: 2 day; Quick start ability; charge time from stop state to max charge
- Durable, hardened non-reflective mineral crystal; case diameter: 45 mm; depth display up to 125 feet; maximum depth memory; unidirectional carbon-fiber rotating time-elapsed bezel
- Stainless-steel case; black dial; 50-minute chronograph function; 12-24 hour time; date function at three o’clock; screw-back case and screw-down crown; power reserve indicator; ISO Certified for diving
- Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)
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Powered by both natural sunlight and indoor light, the Men’s Promaster Carbon Chronograph Watch from Citizen Eco-Drive is stylish, environmentally friendly, and built to last. A durable, hardened mineral crystal protects a bold black chronograph dial, complete with depth meter, luminous hands and markers, and date display at three o’clock. There’s also a unidirectional carbon fiber bezel for extra protection against wear and tear, sleek stainless steel co… More >>
Citizen Men’s BJ2095-53E Eco-Drive Promaster Carbon Depth Meter Imperial Dive Watch
Overall, I am generally happy with the watch. The Eco-Drive works flawlessly, and the fit and finish is excellent. There are a couple of things that I find unusual; I’ve never owned a chronograph before, so maybe this is just how they work, but when finished timing something, the second hand rotates all the way back around for as many times as minutes timed. In other words, if I timed something that lasted 30 minutes, the Chronograph hand rotates backwards 30 times, until the minute hand is back at zero again. I expected this would just reset itself, not have to go backwards. Also, what would normally be the second hand (large orange hand on the picture) is just a mode indicator, and doesn’t rotate during normal use. A little strange, but I’ve gotten used to it.
I haven’t had it diving yet, but I expect it will work just fine. One disappointing thing that the feature list doesn’t tell you is that you can’t press the buttons while it is submerged, because it will allow water to enter the watch. I assumed a diving watch would enable using the Chronograph features to time certain parts of the dive (like a 3-minute safety stop, or when navigating in murky water), but not so. If you’re looking for a watch for which you can use the chronograph features while submerged, this watch isn’t the one.
Before buying one online, I would definitely recommend checking one out in person if possible, to make sure its function is what you expect. Although I’ve grown to like the watch, had I checked this one out in person before purchasing it, I likely would have chosen a different watch.
Rating: 4 / 5