The Next Cult Classic from Citizen" Hands-On with the Promaster Tough
As longtime proponents of mechanical watchmaking, WatchTime doesn’t typically cover the average quartz release. However, when it comes to Citizen, our editorial team feels a bit differently. Personally, a Citizen Eco-Drive served as my entry point into the watch world and I know that story will ring true for a countless number of other collectors. This year has, in particular, been a strong one for the Japanese brand given its ongoing centennial celebration that has resulted in a number of new releases focused on heritage, the unveiling of exciting innovations, and partnerships with pop culture goliaths.
While these announcements and demonstrations of marketing might have been the primary focus for Citizen over the past nine months, there was a quiet release over the summer that may have a lasting effect on value-driven watch collectors or those simply looking for an accurate, durable, and attractive timepiece to wear on the weekend. This new line has been dubbed the Promaster Tough series and is a refined take on the greater Promaster collection. So far, it?s comprised of three new watches that not only include the reliability you expect from an Eco-Drive watch but also some hearty features that enthusiasts of all caliber should appreciate.
The model we received in for review is the green dial iteration on a matching hybrid CORDURA® Ballistic fabric and polyurethane strap (BN0211-09X) for $425. It also comes in two versions with a black dial, one in a black DLC-...
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