Promaster Tough Reviews

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Test the extremes with the brand new CITIZEN Promaster Tough series. Living up to its name, this timepiece features a monocoque case (2 piece construction resulting in no caseback) resulting in extreme rigidity, shock resistance and anti-magnetism. Super Titanium™ coating on a stainless steel case and bracelet allowing for anti-rust, scratch resistance, hypo-allergenic and 5X harder than stainless steel. Other features include anti-reflective sapphire crystal, super LumiNova hands and markers and ability to function in extreme temperatures. Featuring our Eco-Drive technology – powered by light, any light. Never needs a battery. Caliber number E168.\r\n* LumiNova® is a registered trademark of NEMOTO & CO.,LTD.

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“I wish this piece also offered a day complication.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“This is well built, rugged and durable watch. It might be a bit heavy for some, but that's usually what you get as a trade off for the durability. If it were made in titanium as some wish, it wouldn't be as durable. Even with the scratch resistant coating, it will scratch if scraped on rock or a stone wall. I doubt either are heat treated to 41 HRC for the ti, nor in the 51 or 60s for steel, but steel is easier to get that hard. I bought this to wear for work since at times we have to physically intervene with violent residents and didn't want to beat up my other watches. The only thing I sort of don't like is the coating on the case and bracelet. I'd prefer it were just heat treated to a higher hardness instead of their titanium coating. As I said, everything will scratch, especially a watch made to be a "tough" use watch. Plain stainless can have most scratches polished out. With the coating, it won't be possible unless all of it is removed. That's the only thing that keeps me from giving that fifth star.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“1)keeps very good time: about 5 seconds fast a month ( much better than most quartz watches at this price range.Have worn the watch for almost 2 months & set it to NIST & checked every week. 2) a tad heavy on the wrist but not intolerable (have a 6 &3/4 inch wrist & was hesitant to purchase because of this, but it wears well even on a smaller wrist) 3) very easy to read for these tired old eyes.Lume fairly good- lasts about 5 or 6 hours. 4)a little lackluster since it appears to have a matte finish 5) pins in the band are not tight enough; hopefully they wont give out at some crucial point in time. However it made sizing easier. 6) all in all a very fine & sturdy piece of craftsmanship that should last for many years & require no servicing.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Thoroughly enjoy this handsome solar watch. As others have stated, the date window is too small to be useful in dim, or worse, light or when viewing at an angle. Like the second hand with a different color scheme. Using a NATO strap; bracelet came in wrong size when using their print template.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“How do I keep it working? Often in the morning I see it has stopped during the night.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Have owned Rolex, Breitling, Rado, Ebe,l. and Cyma watches. This is the most accurate and comfortable I have had!”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Perfect watch for me. One thing I can complain is that the date is too small to read.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Bought one for myself. So pleased I bought two additional for my sons. Value lies in durability and versatility. At home in the water, in the office, and appropriate for every social event short of a black tie affair. Can easily dress up this watch with one or more leather bands or a NATO strap. Only criticism is that the date window is very difficult to read and is a distraction. One of the virtues of eco drive is the ability to set it and forget it. Except for the five months that have less than 31 days, when the date needs adjusting, one could set and forget the screw down crown except if one lives in a part of the world that observes daylight savings time. My suggestion to Citizen would be to drop the date window and consider issuing dials with Arabic numerals in addition to the current baton style. I’d probably buy another one.”

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Posted 4 years ago