Citizen's new "Promaster Marine Series Light-Powered Eco-Drive Diver 200m" is an ISO-certified diver's watch, all priced in the 8 yen range. In addition to high water resistance and reliability, it also has a size and style suitable for everyday use, making it a highly capable watch with excellent cost performance.
Text by Sabine Zwettler
[Article published on January 6, 2025]
A Citizen diver's watch with full-scale specifications
Citizen's "Promaster" brand has been offering professional sports watches for over 35 years. The lineup covers three categories: sea, land, and air, and includes diver's and pilot's watches, as well as tool watches suitable for mountaineering and the field. All are designed for professional use, offering high durability and practicality at attractive prices.
A tough diver's watch you can rely on in any environment for under ¥8
The new "Promaster Marine Series Light-Powered Eco-Drive Diver 200m" is also part of the Promaster lineage. It's a full-fledged diver's watch that complies with ISO 6425 standards, and its price starts at 81,400 yen (tax included). In addition to being water resistant to 200m, it also features a unidirectional rotating bezel, a screw-down crown, and a screw-down case back.
Four variations, each with its own unique personality
Eco-Drive (Cal. E168). Runs for approximately 6 months on a full charge. Stainless steel case (diameter 40.6 mm, thickness 11.7 mm). 200m diving water resistant. Price: 89,100 yen (tax included).
The new collection is available in four models, each with a distinctive sunray-finished dial in a different color. The Ref. BN0260-54L features a blue dial and stainless steel case. The Ref. BN0261-51E is a stainless steel model with a black dial, and the Ref. BN0269-50W features a green dial.
Eco-Drive (Cal. E168). Runs for approximately 6 months on a full charge. Stainless steel case (diameter 40.6 mm, thickness 11.7 mm). 200m diving water resistant. Price: 89,100 yen (tax included).
The lineup also includes the Ref. BN0262-59W, which stands out among the series with its green dial and gold-plated case.
Eco-Drive (Cal. E168). Runs for approximately 6 months on a full charge. Stainless steel case (diameter 40.6 mm, thickness 11.7 mm). 200m diving water resistant. Price: 89,100 yen (tax included).
Both models feature highly visible indexes and hands made with Super-LumiNova. The hands are each designed to be easily distinguishable. The date display is located at the 3 o'clock position.
Eco-Drive (Cal. E168). Runs for approximately 6 months on a full charge. Stainless steel case (diameter 40.6 mm, thickness 11.7 mm). 200m diving water resistant. Price: 89,100 yen (tax included).
Reliable in-house movement powered by light
All four models are equipped with Citizen's Eco-Drive movement (Cal. E168). Powered by light, it can run for up to six months. It has high accuracy, with an accuracy of ±15 seconds per month, and a low-battery warning indicator will activate when the battery is low.
Size design and metal bracelet for excellent wearing comfort
The case diameter is 40.6mm and the thickness is 11.7mm, which is relatively modest for a diver's watch. The bracelet is made of sturdy metal and features a safety folding clasp. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is 89,100 yen (tax included) for the gold-colored Ref. BN0262-59W, and 81,400 yen (tax included) for all other models.
