CITIZEN PROMASTER TOUGH BN0118-55E WATCH REVIEW!!
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5 ай бұрынHey guys,
so yeah been too long since I've had a Citizen Promaster in and this one ticks many boxes and I'm really impressed.
CITIZEN PROMASTER TOUGH BN0118-55E
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@mr.eswatchreviews 5 ай бұрын
I really like the great big numerals
@thetimebombardier 5 ай бұрын
yup so damn clear and easy to read for ageing eyes
@MichaelTravis12c27 5 ай бұрын
I bought one of the new ones direct from Citizen on sale for $388. It’s quickly become one of my favorite watches. The new model has drilled lugs, a better looking bracelet and a domed crystal that creates some beautiful distortion at the edges. The date window is still terrible and they eliminated that quick adjust clasp. I’m a little mad about the clasp. I just put mine on at NDN Marine National strap and it suits the watch perfectly.
@thetimebombardier 5 ай бұрын
Hey Michael, thank you sir and yes drilled lugs on this one is the key missing factor, I've already scratched up the back of the lugs trying to find a good look strap...!!! I've been wearing the watch all week and the clasp issues have come to light, it's doesn't sit flat on the inner wrist for some reason, really odd, never seen this before, so I've had it on dive straps instead, hope the new one is better!!
@SuburbanPathfinder 5 ай бұрын
I still love my old style Tough but this new one looks great. Thanks for sharing!
@thetimebombardier 5 ай бұрын
hey SP, long time no hear, hope all is good with you sir, is yours the no numeral version?
@SuburbanPathfinder 4 ай бұрын
@@thetimebombardier I know. I spend a lot more time on my other channel nowadays. I need to get back over here and make some new content. Yes. Mine has unnumbered indices. I’m wearing it right now. Probably my most worn watch these days.
@thetimebombardier 4 ай бұрын
@@SuburbanPathfinder just subbed to you othrr channel 👍😎 nice content!!
@pertaylor601 4 ай бұрын
I bought one of these a year and a half ago or more on the black Kevlar strap as I found the bracelet a little too much titanium on show and the Kevlar was cost effective and cool I now figure. Amazing watch I absolutely love
@thetimebombardier 4 ай бұрын
cheers Per and welcome to the channel, I've found the clasp on this bracelet to be quite uncomfortable as the clasp does not sit flat... wish I'd bought the kevlar version now...!!
@briangray966 5 ай бұрын
This line of watches are exactly my taste, I love tool watches particularly the tough GMT version ,great review.
@thetimebombardier 5 ай бұрын
Cheers Brian, thanks and yes it's one of those citizen range that doesn't get that much hype, just wish they could sort the damn date window hahaha
@jonirwin7316 4 ай бұрын
A handsome, easy to read watch. Can't beat Citizen for the money! Thanks. 😊
@thetimebombardier 4 ай бұрын
cheers Jon, yup agreed, these are so solid!! 😎😎
@RebelRobot01 5 ай бұрын
I imported the Navy Blue with the Kevlar strap here to me in the U.S. I put it on a Navy Isophrane strap. It wasn’t cheap, but the color matches the dial perfectly and it is extremely comfortable. I also own the BN0211-09X (Green Stainless Steel Tough). After keeping on the stock strap since I bought it in 2018, I recently put it on a Bertucci G-10 Rubber, which I also highly recommend.
@thetimebombardier 5 ай бұрын
Hey RR thanks and yes those isofranes are not cheap but I hear so much positive response on them, maybe one day i can pick one up too!! I had the black version of your green BN0211 and wore it for several years, really nice, but i think i prefer this one having the numbers on :)
@alanberickson 2 ай бұрын
What do you think between the blue and the green? I like the blue, but they are hard to find and more money.
@thetimebombardier 2 ай бұрын
@@alanberickson I think the blue better but it's very personal taste 😎👍
@choond 4 ай бұрын
Have the exact model. Never expected this but it's quickly turned into one of my favourite go to watches. Love it 👍
@thetimebombardier 4 ай бұрын
Cheers DC, sometimes simple works best 😅😅
@megasoid 4 ай бұрын
I own this with the kevlar strap. Ride or die timepiece.
@thetimebombardier 4 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks dude, thinking i should have got the kevlar version also 😅
@steveb4012 4 ай бұрын
I've just picked up a blue one on kevlar to replace an older version I've had since 2009 and is starting to show signs the capacitor is getting a bit tired. I decided to buy the newer version rather than plough £80 ish into a service as the cosmetics are not serviceable by Citizen. Apparently, case and bezel parts were no longer available. I have a visual disability and these watches are brilliant for people with sight issues ( asides from the date!) Got mine for £279.
@thetimebombardier 4 ай бұрын
gdday Steve thanks bud and welcome to the channel!! How does that new version look on wrist and is it as legible as this one?
@steveb4012 3 ай бұрын
@thetimebombardier My wrist is around 6.8 inches these days so size is good, nice and slim. I'm visually disabled hence the appeal for me. The new versions dial is reminiscent of my BM6400 which the the BN018 is replacing. The new versions handset, particularly the hour hand would be nice to have but I really find the lollypop helpful. I don't like how thick the the version is though. Otherwise, Just great watches especially if you compare to Hamilton Khakis. Taking g one of your points, wish they'd ditch the date altogether. These look great on a Bond NATO or a Black Barton silicone.
@thetimebombardier 3 ай бұрын
@@steveb4012 thanks Steve and yeah I can see then why this one works for you, my eyes are just ageing from over use of computers...!! Never really got that excited about the hami khakis either, I don't like the size and the way they do the date windows, although they are bigger windows than these ciitzens LOL
@sprocastersprocaster 4 ай бұрын
Its time for me to buy a citizen eco drive
@thetimebombardier 4 ай бұрын
hahaha hope you enjoy dude, I think I kinda prefer promasters to most of the seiko divers, they are just a bit more humble!!
@lawman4life1 2 ай бұрын
I just ordered this exact model. I also own the newer version. I'm going to compare the two side by side and either keep both of them or sell the one that I like the least. Great video.
@thetimebombardier 2 ай бұрын
Cheers dude 😎 gonna sub to you now to see that comparison 👍😎
@megasoid Ай бұрын
I own this model as well. The new version is a step down in my opinion. This one is perfect, however a no-date would be even better. Either way this is a keeper. For the money, I'm impressed.
@thetimebombardier Ай бұрын
@@megasoid cheers Mega- I saw some of the new versions in store recently and it almost seems a little dressy in comparison to these older utility models, cheers
@renatomorais8136 17 күн бұрын
I have The RM version and it was the watch that killed my collection. I was already on the way out of the watch collecting thing but this are prefect watches IMO and put all the others gathering dust. Slightly too thick when they went from 200m to 300m but very confortable, very easy to work and live with. Pure function over form and none of those nice details that one thinks are lovely during the first month of ownership and then start to become boring. What's the newer model? The BN0241-59W and company?
@thetimebombardier 10 күн бұрын
cheers dude and welcome to the channel, yup these really impress and many of us share the same view so something is right LOL and yes the BN0241s are the newer versions, some good things on them but I'd like to get them side by side for a comparison :)
@averyprivategentleman 4 ай бұрын
Citizen with that usual formula which makes it the decider for me putting my membership in their camp ala battle of Seiko v Citizen etc. What worries me here is the crown Protectors. I cant do the braclet on this piece. The face with that drop rehaut is a classic especially when looking at it in obscure angles. Two spoilers in this is the triangle 12:00 position and the triangle tip on the hour hand. Its a long way off the Rotary Verbier, having said that who cares what I think ? IMO BW Anthony ⌚
@thetimebombardier 4 ай бұрын
Cheers Anthony and yes the bracelet has revealed its weakness to me recently, the clasp will not sit flat... just all over the place...
@arisalphas274 3 ай бұрын
Date window aside I think it's the perfect tool watch. Audacious simplicity indeed. Strap suggestions: Junghans titanium mesh bracelet. Bonetto Cinturini rubber strap. This watch knocks the khaka 💩 out of another popular brand of field watch with 50 meters water resistance! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@thetimebombardier 3 ай бұрын
cheers Aris and welcome to the channel bud, yeah the bonetto straps have been on my radar for a while so thanks for the prompt, will try to get one in!!
@arisalphas274 3 ай бұрын
The Junghans titanium mesh bracelet completely transforms this watch, and is super comfortable and adjustable. I bought it on Amazon for £65 and later discovered it retails for more than double the price.
@thetimebombardier 3 ай бұрын
@@arisalphas274 nice buy!!
@mattc1704 2 ай бұрын
Have just ordered this model 👍🏻 😍
@thetimebombardier 2 ай бұрын
cheers Matt - let us know what you think when you got it on wrist :)
@mattc1704 2 ай бұрын
@@thetimebombardier will do. I’ve held & tried on the green dial version. I’m pretty impressed to be honest! I’ve gone for the black dial. Are you still happy with the watch? Any negatives?
@thetimebombardier 2 ай бұрын
@@mattc1704 only neg is the clasp on the bracelet, I found it very uncomfortable for some reason 😬
@mattc1704 2 ай бұрын
@@thetimebombardier Dear Sir, I would very much appreciate your thoughts on a couple of my watches. Would it be possible to contact you via email or WhatsApp? Many thanks, Matt
@thetimebombardier 2 ай бұрын
@@mattc1704 hey Matt sure thing, my email is bombardier.hepworth@gmail.com cheers
@andreiprioteasa3193 5 ай бұрын
Great review! From where can i buy it from?
@thetimebombardier 4 ай бұрын
hey Andrei thanks dude and several stores here in the uk still have it for sale including citizen uk but not many left now as they will be pushing the newer version 😎😎
@gregsmith7821 27 күн бұрын
No date, radio would make this perfect.
@thetimebombardier 26 күн бұрын
Hey Greg do you mean radio signal time?
@gregsmith7821 26 күн бұрын
@@thetimebombardier yes.
@thetimebombardier 25 күн бұрын
@@gregsmith7821 roger that and yes would make a big difference 😎👍
@renatomorais8136 17 күн бұрын
They do exist with radio and they are slimmer and nicer. Add a day to the date though. JDM only and with radio for Japanese towers only but those phone apps do work and you can set them that way. The models are AT6080-53L, PMD56-2951 or PMD56-2952.
@JimKinkade 5 ай бұрын
Yea, it looks real tough but it isn’t that big, is it?
@thetimebombardier 5 ай бұрын
hey Jim no not that large but it's so clear and legible that it works, really like it's simple no nonsense no step counter no bluetooth approach!!!
@ecofunsies 5 ай бұрын
Looks like it stops working no earlier than in your grave due to the lack of light.
@thetimebombardier 5 ай бұрын
hahaa I'll be very happy to take it with me to valhalla 😎😎
@user-pp1zu6bg2u 4 күн бұрын
which dealer did you buy from?
@thetimebombardier 3 күн бұрын
@@user-pp1zu6bg2u from Jura 👍
@stavros_katsopr 5 ай бұрын
Like you, the old one is a bit more me (in order of colours too)... and i really like this watch. Along with Zodiac Olympos, this is grail for me, in the Cinquecento category (500 that is😉). PS New logo, you sexy ugly??? 😜 Just one thing though... did you get this? If so, honestly enjoy mate! and keep it for me, i'll ask for it... someday! For sure!!!
@thetimebombardier 5 ай бұрын
brother Stav, thanks dude and hot damn dog - I've been looking at the zodiac olympos for a while just thinking it's the best damn dress watch i've seen in ages, good to know I'm not the only nutter thinking that way hahaaha and yeah no worries I'm gonna wear this tough with no repsect and can then give it to you when we meet on your island!! cheers TB
@stavros_katsopr 5 ай бұрын
@@thetimebombardier Picture this: we meet at Olympos, the mountain itself(!). Just to put this watch on a tough test, against all the gods up there!!! Then we head down. Eat, drink, chat, like living gods... Lastly, we jump on a Zodiac (sea boat😜) and away we go to conquer all the Aegean, untill down to Crete!!!!!!! (Cm'on, i know you love the idea😋, as i do our similar tastes😉. Be well bro, honestly enjoy this beauty!)
@thetimebombardier 5 ай бұрын
@@stavros_katsopr mate i'm there with you on that one, just one extra detail... we need to be dressed as Spartans for that adventure 😅😅
@jamessher6956 3 ай бұрын
Is lug width 20 ? I’ve seen spec as 22. Thanks, trying to compare this with promaster Land 39mm 20mm lug width.
@thetimebombardier 3 ай бұрын
hey James thanks dude and yup defo 20mils on this model, cheers
@jamessher6956 3 ай бұрын
@@thetimebombardier Thanks for the reply
@thetimebombardier 3 ай бұрын
@@jamessher6956 no worries dude, which srtaps are you looking at?
@jamessher6956 3 ай бұрын
@@thetimebombardier Probably an FKM rubber strap or a rugged canvas. I own so many straps it makes my watch obsession look reasonable.
@thetimebombardier 3 ай бұрын
@@jamessher6956 hahaha yeah good to have that balance!!
@basker7657 Ай бұрын
What's the name of the watch in the middle of the upper row?
@thetimebombardier Ай бұрын
Hi Basker thanks and that's a gshock 5000U, cheers
@basker7657 Ай бұрын
@@thetimebombardier Thank U~ so much!!!
@thetimebombardier Ай бұрын
@@basker7657 no worries and welcome to the channel 😎
@johanvandersandt8904 4 ай бұрын
Too bad these are like R14 000 in South Africa. They are really nice!
@thetimebombardier 4 ай бұрын
Ouch they adding on a lot of taxes 🤮😬
@johanvandersandt8904 4 ай бұрын
@@thetimebombardier Probably! 🙄 Have a great day!
@thetimebombardier 4 ай бұрын
@@johanvandersandt8904 cheers bud 😎👍
@johanvandersandt8904 4 ай бұрын
@@thetimebombardier Have a great weekend!
@FT__Cool_Stuff______-of5pi 3 ай бұрын
I feel like the numbers on the dial are perhaps too big.. WHY ARE THEY SO BIG???? OMG. The width of the number lines is more than the hour or minute hands and I think that is a design mistake.
@thetimebombardier 3 ай бұрын
Hey dude yup they are enlarged and it's to help with legibility which works well, perhaps the compromise would be a slightly larger dial face and then smaller digits 😁
@thetimebombardier 3 ай бұрын
They've sort of made those changes I just mentioned on the newer version 😊😊
@mmal253625 3 ай бұрын
Newest version is better in my opinion. Hands are thicker and love the watch!
@thetimebombardier 3 ай бұрын
@@mmal253625 cheers Al, if I can I'll get the newer one in for comparison 😜
@FT__Cool_Stuff______-of5pi 3 ай бұрын
@@thetimebombardier Looks like the Japanese version with the automic time updating has verrrry slightly smaller numbers - and a typeface that makes them stand out less. And yeah I think the wider hands on the newer version match better with the thick numbers
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