Citizen NY0040 - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

I present to you my Citizen Promaster NY0040-17LE Automatic Watch…I really like this Japanese diving watch, a watch that is solid and that I find aesthetic, it is often compared to the Skx from Seiko, my Citizen Promaster has a diameter of 42mm…and a mineral glass which is the only flaw that I find with a sapphire glass it would have had a perfect score for its price which is 230 euros. I admit that I have a weakness for Japanese watches, and French watches from the Yema and Lip brands.

I had become interested in this model after reading that it had been used by the divers of the Marina Militare in the 90s. As for the look, I really like the almond green on the indexes and hands, as well as the little touch of red on the dial. In addition, the mirror finish of the hands and the index rim give a very nice changing look. It is very comfortable thanks to its rounded case and the position of its crown at 8 o'clock. Its luminescence is generous and persistent enough to allow me to read the time on my nightstand until morning. As for the movement, mine (purchased in June 2022) has a stop-seconds and its drift is very good for an automatic watch of this price, around +6 seconds per day on average. Finally, the bezel, insert, flange and dial are very well aligned, as are the hour and minute hands when it is noon.

I chose this watch for several reasons: its price, its original and recognizable look, its diving capabilities and its military heritage. And it meets all the criteria and accompanies me absolutely everywhere! On a daily basis on a nato or in sports activities on its rubber!