The first analog watch I bought myself. Not being yet addicted to watches, I wasn't looking for a specific model, I wanted a green watch, solid and in a contained budget. 
A friend recommended the citizen brand to me, I was immediately attracted by this green promaster. 
For less than 200 bucks, we have a diver with an eco drive movement (solar), waterproof to 200m and with a screwed crown!

A good first diver

For my 30th birthday I wanted to treat myself to a beautiful watch. Something robust that would really last, automatic and for less than 1000 euros. I already had this Victorinox in my sights but Basile's video on the channel really convinced me. 
In addition to being extremely robust, the I.N.O.X. is really elegant. The combination of bezel with brushed polished finish and dial with guilloche patterns are very effective. The detail that I love is this superb crown protector that breaks the symmetry of the watch. 
The steel bracelet is very well made, also with a brushed polished finish. 
I've had it in my possession for barely 1 month and it has never left my arm

The armored timepiece

My first mechanical watch, received from my brother for my 30th birthday.
What I like about this Seiko is the "full black" side, quite versatile.

Unfortunately, the nato provided with the watch was a little light for my taste. I replaced it with a Rubber from BBmods.

I think it's a great watch for those who, like me, are starting a collection.

A great gift

My first G-Shock. It was a gift from my partner, so it has a special place in my collection. It's always nice to receive a watch, especially when there was a little risk taken (the watch is still all red, personally I love it) 

This G-Shock is pleasant to wear because of its lightness and exudes solidity. 

Usually I find them rather versatile, it's the watch that you can wear when you don't know which one to take. This one is a little less so with its bracelet, dial and case all red. On the contrary, it lights up the wrist with its flamboyant color.

A colorful toolwatch

Citizen was founded in 1918 in Japan by Kamekichi Yakamazi of the Shokosha Watch Research Institute in Tokyo. Now one of the world's largest watch companies, recognized for its innovative watches and cutting-edge technology. The history of Citizen begins with the launch of its first pocket watch in 1924, called the "CITIZEN".
<h2 dir="ltr">History of the Citizen brand</h2>
This watch was equipped with a high-quality mechanical movement and was highly valued for its precision and reliability. It quickly gained popularity, establishing the foundation of Citizen's reputation in watchmaking.
Over the following years, Citizen continued to innovate and push the boundaries of watchmaking technology. In 1956, the company introduced the world's first pocket wristwatch, which revolutionized the way watches were worn. This innovation paved the way for a new era of more practical and functional watches. In the 1960s, Citizen released several revolutionary watches, including the Citizen Parawater, Japan's first waterproof watch, and the Citizen Cosmotron, the country's first solar-powered electronic watch. These technological advances have solidified Citizen's position as a pioneer in the watch industry.
Citizen has also played a key role in the quartz watch industry. In 1973, the company introduced the Citizen Crystron Solar Cell, the first quartz watch powered by solar energy. This innovation paved the way for a new generation of more precise and durable quartz watches with the 1976 launch of the technology<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/eco-drive"> Citizen Eco-Drive</a>.
Over the decades, Citizen has continued to introduce new features and technologies into its watches. In 1993, the company launched the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/promaster_aqualand"> Citizen Promaster Aqualand</a>, a diver's watch that has pushed the boundaries of underwater performance. It was equipped with features such as measuring depth and diving time, which allowed divers to explore the seabed safely.
In the 2000s, Citizen began developing ecological watches. In 2008, the company introduced the Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave, the first solar-powered watch capable of receiving satellite signals for optimal accuracy around the world. This revolutionary technology eliminated the need to change batteries, providing a more durable and convenient solution for watch enthusiasts. Over the past few years, Citizen has maintained its leading position in the watch industry. The company continues to innovate in design, technology and sustainability, while maintaining its commitment to quality and precision.
Today, Citizen is a globally recognized brand, offering a wide range of watches to suit all tastes and needs. Whether for lovers of classic watches, diving watches, connected watches or sports watches, Citizen offers varied options meeting the expectations of consumers around the world. Citizen is one of the 3 major Japanese watchmaking groups with<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/seiko"> Seiko</a> And<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio"> Casio</a>.
The current range includes models such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/eco-drive">Citizen Eco-Drive</a>, <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/promaster_diver">Citizen Promaster Diver</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/tsuyosa"> Citizen Tsuyoza</a>, Citizen Skyhawk or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/chronomaster">Citizen Chronomaster</a>.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a Citizen watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Citizen watches change regularly and vary depending on the model. Most cost between $400 and $800 depending on the models and finishes. As an example, a<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/eco-drive_diver_200m"> Citizen Eco-Drive</a> starts to $250 and the top of the range Citizen with the collection<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/citizen/the_citizen"> The Citizen</a> oscillates between $3,000 and $7,000. Prices also fluctuate depending on the distributor, and promotions sometimes allow you to benefit from a more competitive price. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a cheaper Citizen.
<h2 dir="ltr">Citizen: The other giant of Japanese watchmaking</h2>
Citizen Watch is a renowned Japanese watch company with a history dating back almost a century. From its first mechanical watches to its innovations in solar energy, quartz and sustainability, Citizen has played a major role in the evolution of the watch industry. Today, Citizen continues to position itself as a global leader, offering superior quality watches combining functionality, design and innovation.
Citizen is owned by a Japanese industrial group in the same way as the brands <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/bulova">Bulova</a>,<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/alpina"> Alpina</a>, Arnold &amp; Son and<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/frederique_constant"> Frederick Constant</a>. Citizen produces several million watches per year, all models combined. To choose the Citizen model that best suits you, Dialicious customer reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating different models through real owner experience.
Check out the <a href="https://preprod.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_japanese_watch_brands">Ranking of the best japanese watch brands</a>, including Citizen.
(Updated December 2023)

Love at first sight when I saw it during a trip to Japan, I was missing a black and white diver's watch.

Super comfortable to wear, it fits my small wrist perfectly, the rubber strap is less massive than my Citizen BN0226-10P, more flexible while giving off an impression of durability.

Very readable during the day, beautiful and durable blue luminescence, I don't have better in my collection.

Titanium, screw-down crown, water-resistant to 200 meters.

Very precise like all Citizen Eco-drives (maximum drift of 3 seconds per week).

For 180 euros, what more could you ask for?

It appeared with this white dial and a black dial on the Japanese site a month ago but is now only available in its black version which I like less. I haven't seen it on the French Citizen site.


Finally a watch that I want to take everywhere

My first Japanese. Powered by sunlight, robust and waterproof to 200m, it makes it the perfect watch for going on an adventure. I was able to use it during my last adventures, from scuba diving to mountain climbing, it has never disappointed me. In addition, I am always amazed by the power of the luminescence which makes reading simplistic.

Good complement to my other mechanical watches... No hassle for a robustness to all tests! Without a doubt my watch for this summer's holidays 😎

A symbol of exploration

La marque SYE [Start Your Engine] a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 2020 par Arnaud Pezeron &agrave; c&ocirc;t&eacute; de Paris en France. La marque inaugure le Sport Tailoring au poignet. Elle propose des montres sport-chic de caract&egrave;re, fiables, ludiques et abordables inspir&eacute;es de l'univers de la m&eacute;canique auto-moto. La gamme comprend deux mod&egrave;les distincts, la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_automatic_24">SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 </a>et la <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/sye/mot1on_chronograph">SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.
Cette marque embarque une innovation sur le changement du bracelet disponible en acier ou en cuir. La montre n'offre aucun espace entre le bracelet et la boite d&ucirc; &agrave; l&rsquo;absence de cornes, ce qui am&eacute;liore son confort et sa portabilit&eacute;.
<h2 class="p1">Combien co&ucirc;te une montre&nbsp;SYE&nbsp;?</h2>
La gamme SYE comporte deux mod&egrave;les disponibles sur le site de la marque : La SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de 750&euro;. La SYE MOT1ON Chronograph est propos&eacute;e &agrave; partir de 599 &euro;.
SYE est ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines montres par an tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une SYE qui vous correspond le mieux, les avis clients Dialicious sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.
Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_francaises">Classement des meilleures marques de montres fran&ccedil;aises</a> dont SYE fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Novembre 2023)

The brand SYE [Start Your Engine] was created in 2020 by Arnaud Pezeron near Paris in France. The brand is introducing Sport Tailoring on the wrist. It offers sporty-chic watches with character, reliability, fun and affordability inspired by the world of car and motorcycle mechanics. The range includes two distinct models, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_automatic_24"> SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24</a> and the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/sye/mot1on_chronograph"> SYE MOT1ON Chronograph</a>.
This brand has an innovation in changing the bracelet available in steel or leather. The watch offers no space between the bracelet and the case due to the absence of lugs, which improves its comfort and portability.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does a SYE watch cost?</h2>
The SYE range includes two models available on the brand's website: The SYE MOT1ON Automatic 24 is offered from &euro; 750. The SYE MOT1ON Chronograph is offered from &euro; 599.
SYE is independent and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an SYE that best suits you, the Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real customer experience.
Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">Ranking of the best French watch brands</a>, including SYE.
(Updated November 2023)

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