Citizen

Citizen Men's BJ2095-53E Eco-Drive Promaster Carbon Depth Meter Imperial Dive Watch

• 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

Product Description

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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 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 construction of the case and bracelet for long-lasting performance, and a push button fold-over safety clasp for a secure, comfortable fit. Rugged, sporty, and yet surprisingly elegant, this Citizen original arrives in a gray box, along with a manual, and information CD.

Summary of Features:

• Depth display to 125 feet
• Maximum depth memory
• Unidirectional, rotating elapsed-time carbon-fiber bezel
• 50 minute chronograph
• 12/24 hour time
• Screw-back case and screw-down crown
• Non-reflective mineral crystal
• Power reserve indicator
• ISO certified

The Citizen Story

The company was established in 1924. The founding fathers selected the name Citizen so it would be "Close to the Hearts of People Everywhere" and soon after adopted the company’s formal name, Citizen Watch Company.

During the last seventy-five years Citizen has expanded its business throughout the world and has achieved recognition as the global brand. The past twenty-five year period has coincided with the company’s dramatic rise to its current position as the world’s largest watchmaker, a distinction Citizen has held every year since 1986.

Beyond sheer size, Citizen is also recognized as a worldwide leader in advanced technology. From the world’s slimmest LCD watch to the first voice recognition watch and the world’s first professional dive watch with an electronic depth sensor, Citizen’s record of "world’s firsts" is unmatched.

More recently, Citizen has staked out a new position as the leader in timekeeping with its Eco-Drives watches that are light powered. With models ranging from dress models to sports models to professional dive watches, Citizen Eco-Drive runs continuously in any kind of natural or artificial light for a lifetime of use. Fueled by light, it never needs a battery.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001QFYKWW
• Item model number: BJ2095-53E
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,219 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Check in person before buying!, June 27, 2010

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This review is from: Citizen Men's BJ2095-53E Eco-Drive Promaster Carbon Depth Meter Imperial Dive Watch (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.