For this reason, I.T and all other markings are still unsolved and Caliber Corner will be reaching out to Citizen Watch Co. for any information they are willing to provide. A2003 B2004 C2005 D2006 E2007 F2008 G2009 H2010 I2011 J2012 K2013 L2014 M2015 N2016 O2017 P2018 Q2019 R2020 S2021 T2022 U2023 V2024 W2025 X2026 Y2027 Z2028 It’s a faithful reproduction of the vintage original, right down to the bezel with its extra-large numerals. The markings on the bezel are wide enough they look exaggerated and almost comical, which is antithetical to the overall functional style. The bezel markings feel incongruent and are perhaps the only aspect I would change. We are also able to offer an exchange to a different product if required, please specify this when returning your product. If you're someone who values durability and reliability in a timepiece, then a water-resistant watch is a must-have accessory. With its ability to withstand exposure to moisture, a water-resistant watch provides long-lasting performance and peace of mind, ensuring that your watch will continue to serve you well for years to come. The 20 ATM water resistance of this product enables you to swim, snorkel and platform dive. Low key aquadiving in shallow waters is also permitted. Handy features include: gps. Citizen Watches: How Do They Compare?

The new Cal. 9051 movement uses anti-magnetic materials for the balance spring and surrounding components to boost the overall magnetic resistance of the watch. This new model is capable of maintaining performance even when placed 1 centimeter from a device emitting a magnetic field. The watch is also resistant to magnetic fields from everyday devices, including smartphones, and it can even be used aboard ships with magnetic compasses.”– source Interestingly, this Miyota 90S5 found in a Kurono watch has no markings. Not sure how that plays into the date code theory. Citizen has been at the forefront of watchmaking for the past century. The brand’s motto “Better Starts Now” hints at Citizen’s neverending pursuit of innovation. They strive to create pieces that will not only change the face of the industry but people’s lives for the better. Citizen recognises the unique position they are in when it comes to environmentalism. The brand’s Eco-Drive technology truly showcases its dedication to preserving and bettering the world. Citizen timepieces are reliable and robust. Throughthe design and features of its watches, Citizen tries to convey its philosophy of sustainability, creativity and exceptional craftsmanship.

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At 41 mm wide and 12.3 mm tall, the Fujitsubo is one of the thinnest dive watches in this price segment. In fact, it’s even thinner than the vintage original. And it’s also slimmer than its most obvious rival, the Seiko 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-Interpretations “62MAS”, which is about 1 mm taller. At arm’s length, the Fujitsubo looks clean and traditional, but up close the dial and bezel reveals a few quirks. The hour hand is especially unusual with the familiar “Mercedes” tip that’s mostly associated with a famous Swiss brand. That said, the dial is faithful reproduction of that on the 1977 original, a period where brands borrowed liberally from each other – just look at the number of 1970s sports watches with integrated bracelets in every level of the price spectrum. In March 2021, Citizen launched a Promaster titanium diver powered by the caliber 9051. From the official announcement: You may have noticed the “I.T” etching under the balance wheel (to the right in the image above). No, this does not stand for Information Technology. After years of wondering what it is (and nobody else on the entire Internet talking about it), Caliber Corner finally narrowed it down to: “Iida Tonooka”. This is one of two Citizen watch assembly factories: Iida Tonooka Factory and Myoko Factory. The Iida Tonooka plant is based in Iida-shi, Nagano. Myoko is in Saku-shi, Nagano.

In Japan, the date is written with the year first. Therefore, if the date theory is correct, it could be X.Y = year.month My week with the Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver 200m on the wrist was a very pleasant one. It awoke a certain type of giddy excitement that you only feel occasionally. For me, it was triggered by the mix of great features and materials combined with a fantastic price. For €650 on the rubber strap and a little more on the matching bracelet (which, at this price point, I would tactically avoid), it’s an undeniable value proposition. At the price point, even Baltic’s titanium Aquascaphe for €100 more doesn’t add up (other than if you strongly prefer its looks). Citizen has once again proven that it knows what it’s doing. If it weren’t for the fact that it had already lightened my wallet with the JP2000-07E, this watch would certainly have been hard to resist. As a vertically integrated manufacturer, Citizen produces its movements in-house. The Calibre 9051 inside this Promaster runs at a frequency of 4Hz and offers a power reserve of 42 hours. It’s reassuring to know the movement is anti-magnetic to 200 Gauss as close as 1cm away. It could do with a bit more precision though, as it is indicated to run within -10 to +20 seconds of deviation per day.Accuracy measured in a stationary position. Due to the characteristics of mechanical watches, daily accuracy may be outside stated figures due to variations in conditions of use (including length of time worn, the position of the watch, wrist movement, and the winding of the spring.”– source Replacement Prices: The bezel action is fine, but not as refined as Seiko’s. The soft knurling on the bezel makes it rather hard to get a good grip. Some people don’t like the bevelling on the crystal, but I love it! I think it is a nice touch. While we’re on the topic of the prefecture of Nagano, this would be a good time to point out that “Miyota” is the name of a town in Nagano.

Citizen (Miyota) claims the average accuracy of the calibre 9051 to be within -10 to +20 seconds per day (not to be confused with the caliber 9050 which offers an accuracy of -5 to +10 sec/day). This information is provided with a special note stating the following:

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But this doesn’t add up since the second letters T and U from the samples above are after the month cutoff. On March 23, 2022, Citizen reiterated (almost word for word from the quote above) the magnetic resistant properties of the 9051 in the official press-release announcing the Promaster 1977 Challenger reissue. As of the writing of this post, the 9051 is only available in upcoming Citizen models and is not being offered for sale by Miyota yet.

The 2000 ASPEC World Time, the first watch to apply the Citizen Duratect surface-hardening technology to create a material later called Super Titanium As a result, the minute hand and the “lollipop” seconds feels a bit derivative, but combined with the extra-wide, typically 1970s hour markers, the overall look still manages to be original and appealingly retro. While the new launch is headlined by an interesting story, the watch itself is appealing, especially for its slim proportions and affordability. If you’re looking to step into the realm of lightweight sports watches and don’t want to blow the budget, you could seriously do much worse than the Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver 200m. Especially when the next step up is the Tudor Pelagos 39, which is exactly six and a half times more expensive. I cannot express enough how impressive this watch is on its own, and its humble price point just amplifies that. What do you think of the NB6021-17E? Have you had a chance to try it? Have you bought one for yourself? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. So, anything after that will eliminate the date code theory: MNOPQRSTUVWXYZ (letters that can’t be months).On November 5, 2021, the Citizen Series 8 line was launched with the “831” series of integrated bracelet dress watches containing the caliber 9051. If there are more models not mentioned here, please add them in the comments below. I.T Marking: