The second hand does not align with the tick marks - in fact, it stops in between each tick mark. My wife just bought this as a gift for me, and now Citizen is saying I have to pay shipping to/from them to correct their defect. I used to love citizen for the quality and value they provide, but I’ll never buy another. It’s an expensive watch to buy to get this poor of quality and service.
I purchased the Promaster Tough (BN0241-59H) to serve as a durable everyday watch. The eco-drive quartz movement is a big part of this: no winding, super accurate time, no service for 10+ years. The 200 meter WR is also important, allowing for worry-free swimming and snorkeling. The super titanium finish has not shown any wear so far and keeps the watch much lighter than comparable stainless steel watches with 200 meter WR. The 41mm case fits surprisingly well on my 6.75" wrist and is very comfortable. The bracelet is also comfortable and easy to use. It would be nice for the bracelet clasp to have micro adjustment, but the links are short enough to be able to size it for a good fit. The black dial with white numbers and hands is very easy to read, though the date window is small. The luminous hands and markers show brightly at first, though diminish to a modest (but readable) glow that lasts a full night.
Citizen Response
The Promaster Tough is a beautiful watch. I wanted an Eco-Drive watch with Arabic numerals, that was easy to see the time, had WR 200 capability, and was comfortable to wear. The numerals are very easy to see (even the date) if you're an older guy. The case is also very rounded-off and doesn't catch on clothes or scratch things, so its very comfortable to wear. I just wish the bracelet was a little more shiny or 'flashy'. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase.
Love this watch. I think the bold hand set suits the watch very well. I also love the applied numerals and markers, they are slightly raised and give the watch dial some pop. The color of the dial also matches the titanium bracelet perfectly. Very well done all around. The case diameter is also ideal for me, it looks great on my wrist. I really enjoy wearing this watch. If you're looking for a great looking and tough all-rounder with NO maintenance this is it.