The Citizen Promaster collection offers a range of function-forward professional sports watches that are designed for an active life outdoors, whether that is on land, at sea, or in the air. The Citizen Promaster Dive series consists of a diverse assortment of purpose-built diver’s watches that offer ISO-certified performance and all of the features that are necessary to spend a life exploring the mysteries of the ocean.
The latest addition to the Eco-Drive Diver The lug-free case silhouette, the four bezel guards, and the large indentations on the rotating bezel gave the watch a bold, distinctive look. Fast forward and this latest expression of the Eco-Drive Diver 200m provides an updated take on this unique world-first watch. Similar to the original design, the timepiece features a 60 click bezel and preserves the same crown as found on the 1982 edition. Aesthetically, it also bears the same rounded, chunky shape of the case which combines with the striking indentations on the bezel to create a tough, sporty look and features a sandblasted finish to recreate the distinctive rugged look of the original model. Offered in a titanium gray color, the case of the BN0227-25X features Citizen’s proprietary Super TitaniumTM*2 material with Duratect*3 MRK and DLC, making it ultra resistant to scratches and everyday wear and tear. The vintage inspired look is further enhanced with a fully luminous dial with enhanced visibility of the hands and bezel, providing a more refined interpretation of the original bold design.200m repertoire, BN0227-25X, takes its design cue from the original 1982 Citizen diver’s.
Featuring CITIZEN’s proprietary Eco-Drive technology that’s sustainably powered by any light and never needs a battery, and is ISO compliant*4 water resistance to 200 meters. A timepiece that will stand the test of time from the depths of the sea to everyday use, the dive watch is an illuminating addition to the professional grade Promaster collection.
- Case: Super TitaniumTM Duratect MRK+DLC
- Dial: Fully Luminous Dial
- Movement: Cal. E168 Eco-Drive
- Complications: Center Seconds, Date
- Lens: Mineral
- Strap: Urethane
- Water Res.: 200 Meters
- Diameter: 45.8mm
- Thickness: 14.3mm
- Lug Width: 24mm
- Ref Number: BN0227-25X
With a history that dates back to the founding of the Shokosha Watch Research Institute in 1918, Citizen Watch Co. was formally established in 1930 with the goal of creating high-quality yet accessible timepieces for the Japanese market. Headquartered in Nishitokyo, Tokyo, Japan, Citizen is one of the world's largest and most vertically-integrated watch manufacturers. In addition to producing timepieces under its own name, Citizen also serves as the parent company for a number of other brands including Bulova, Alpina, Arnold & Son, Frederique Constant, Campanola, and Miyota. Citizen’s list of horological accomplishments is both long and impressive, including everything from creating Japan’s first fully-waterproof wristwatch to currently holding the title for the world’s most accurate movement, which is capable of astonishing precision within just one second per year.
