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New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by AtomicTom » Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:25 am

Did anyone have a chance to see this new Citizen?

It's the Promaster Tough, and it almost looks to have an INOX personality.
With specifications like a 42mm monocoque stainless steel case ( Has no
case-back), with surface hardening treatment, 200m WR, AR coated sapphire
crystal, black, or green dial choices with lumionous markers, and hands, and
either a stainless steel bracelet, or green, or black Cordura ballistic straps.
With the caliber E168 Eco-Drive movement being behind it all.

Just a few pictures...

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Wrist Watch Review, and Citizen with even more guys...

https://wristwatchreview.com/2018/11/09 ... ter-tough/

https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/mens ... 1-50E.html

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by HapaHapa » Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:59 am

This one looks like a winner. Duratect coating! I like the PVD version on the strap.
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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by hoppyjr » Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:05 pm

HapaHapa wrote:This one looks like a winner. Duratect coating! I like the PVD version on the strap.
The review mentioned 22mm lugs, so it would easily nato.

I’d go for the black one.

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by kfalk » Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:11 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:05 pm
HapaHapa wrote:This one looks like a winner. Duratect coating! I like the PVD version on the strap.
The review mentioned 22mm lugs, so it would easily nato.

I’d go for the black one.
Now that’s a surprise. :mrgreen:
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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by Panerai7 » Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:17 pm

That IS Awesome! What a great tool watch and grab-n-go

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by eddiea » Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:22 pm

Nice!

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by mattcantwin » Mon Nov 19, 2018 2:11 pm

HapaHapa wrote:
Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:59 am
I like the PVD version on the strap.
Same here. :cheers:


No idea if this is a good price or not; $288.99 through 11/20 at Macy's.


https://www.macys.com/shop/product/citi ... tID~z23930
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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by Denizen » Mon Nov 19, 2018 3:47 pm

I like these much more than the Inox for several reasons...solar powered (so never need to open the watch for battery changes), a few mm smaller and thinner (there really no reason why the Inox is so big and the movement spacer they must use must be laughably big if you take the back off), and the calibre Citizen uses is much better (I think).

That date window is a bit small though...I think too small. And over 170 grams?! That's a lot.

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by dinexus » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:16 pm

Honestly, I think the INOX has a bit more personality, but more competition in this space is always great.

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by tattoo chef » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:19 pm

Bracelet version for $321 at Reeds after coupon code
https://www.reeds.com/men-s-citizen-eco ... 77232.html

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by tattoo chef » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:22 pm

Strap versions $268 at Reeds

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by mattcantwin » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:28 pm

tattoo chef wrote:
Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:22 pm

Strap versions $268 at Reeds
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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by Denizen » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:34 pm

If they axed the date, the watch would look so much better. (Just talking aethetics, of course.) ;)

I realize many need/want a date.

And yes, at least more choices now besides the INOX.

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by hoppyjr » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:39 pm

Denizen wrote:
That date window is a bit small though...I think too small. And over 170 grams?! That's a lot.
170 grams on the bracelet?

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by tattoo chef » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:43 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Denizen wrote:
That date window is a bit small though...I think too small. And over 170 grams?! That's a lot.
170 grams on the bracelet?
I imagine so. It’s a 42mm watch with what looks to be a very solid bracelet.



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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by Denizen » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:47 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:39 pm
Denizen wrote:
That date window is a bit small though...I think too small. And over 170 grams?! That's a lot.
170 grams on the bracelet?
That's what it says in the 1st link...174 g.

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by 59yukon01 » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:51 pm

The PVD looks great, and is the one to have imo, but last thing I need is another affordable beater.

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by hoppyjr » Mon Nov 19, 2018 5:04 pm

So probably 90g head only

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by deepcdvr » Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:26 pm

:think:

This may fix my office watch delemna
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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by HapaHapa » Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:32 pm

deepcdvr wrote::think:

This may fix my office watch delemna
Was wondering if you'd consider this as a choice. Duratect coating is a sweet plus.
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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by mattcantwin » Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:02 pm

deepcdvr wrote:
Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:26 pm
:think:

This may fix my office watch delemna
Seems like a "dress watch" that suits you.
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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by Sniper13 » Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:07 pm

I like this one. But I don't know if I NEED another beater watch.

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by AtomicTom » Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:20 am

Wow, really glad everyone's liking this one so much. Wasn't sure you guys
would care for it. :thumbsup: But thought it had a definite INOX vibe to it, and
that it's just looked plain mean !

The all stainless with the black dial is really cool, but the green dialed,
and all black look pretty 'tough' too ! :grin:

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by CarloDWC » Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:35 pm

Thank you Tom, I think they are both similar in general design. I had a Inox and while nice it was pretty heavy, but I guess that was on purpose since it was made so one can over it with the car etc. :lol:

Definitely a no thrills wearer that can get the job done. :thumbsup:

I would like some more interesting design personally, maybe a bit of military or pilot flavor... :grin:

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Re: New Citizen Promaster Tough

Post by AtomicTom » Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:13 am

CarloDWC wrote:
Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:35 pm
Thank you Tom, I think they are both similar in general design. I had a Inox and while nice it was pretty heavy, but I guess that was on purpose since it was made so one can over it with the car etc. :lol:

Definitely a no thrills wearer that can get the job done. :thumbsup:

I would like some more interesting design personally, maybe a bit of military or pilot flavor... :grin:

Don't mention it Carlo ! :) ..Honestly, wasn't sure if it was actually like the Inox, so it's super cool
to hear from someone who had one. :thumbsup: Both the Inox, and the Tough really do have an almost tank,
or truck for the wrist way about them. Just love it !

Oh, and right on about what you said with the design, and maybe seeing a military, or pilot flavor !
Can imagine Citizen adding more models into the Tough collection that have different styles, and
designs in the future sir.


By the way Don, thanks so much for the look at these at Reeds above, and the surprising price too ! :salute:

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