The Citizen BN-0191 Promaster Diver Wristwatch: The Full Nick Shabazz Review 

So, just to make me seem like an idiot, these have started showing up on store shelves in the last week or so in the US. My local Macys and Kay Jewelers now have them. Hooray!

Used this for months out on Middle Eastern oilfields and intensive diving holidays - stands up well, tough as nails, goes well with 5.11s, neoprene suits or a suit! Excellent performance at a very modest price - comes recommended.

i have no idea how big this watch is because there was no spyderco delica to compare it to

Truth be told, you're better off with this than any other budget diver. Yes I said it, even the SKX. I don't see what the big deal is with Seiko divers anymore. Almost all of them have misaligned chapter rings, sometimes you're paying twice as much for some of their divers.

I love, love, love Citizen and their Eco-Drive movement. Completely bulletproof. However, I wish they would release a model with smaller dimensions. This watch would be absolutely killer at 40mm.

i bought this watch it is amazingly accurate, is a decent size and looks amazing in the light. like i don't see the need to buy an automatic because they all suck at time keeping.

Can this watch be used for muff diving?

Hey Nick! I got this watch as a 21st birthday present based on your review of it, and I just wanted to say how happy I am with it! Thanks for such a thorough review and all you do for the gear community!

Odd to see the watch in wearing now being reviewed. I would like to point out that while the cristal is mineral it is probably the best mineral i have ever had, 0 scratches as of now, has yours scratched even a bit?

For you guys who need more information than what's in this video: Awarded ISO 6425 approval, it is the ultimate diving companion, featuring WR200, large, easy to ready dial and markings, screw lock crown, and unidirectional bezel to prevent accidental turning underwater. Plus, with Eco-Drive Technology converting light to power, you never have to worry about batteries failing you at crucial times. CASE SIZE (MM): 44.5 GLASS: Mineral Crystal WATER RESISTANCE: 200M/20Bar [Scuba Diving] FUNCTIONS: Calibre E168, 3 Hands, Date, One Way Bezel

Awesome job Nick! As a gear geek and a watch nerd it's great to see the variety of content. Even better you're a fan of Citizen. Would love to see you do a good, great, bad and ugly, of the Citizen Nighthawk. I know it's been a little bit reviewed to death, but it would be refreshing to get your take on it, and there are some different variations that haven't gotten as much coverage, mainly a radio control version, which checks all the boxes.

I just bought one of these with the gray dial and bezel ring on Woot for $136. At that price it's a steal and a great watch. This kind of sale happens often with Citizen watches so if you can be patient you can eventually find a really good buy somewhere.

A small paperclip works well for pushing the pins on the quick adjust.

Nice video. Do you think the watch with the bracelet is too heavy for a 7.5-inch wrist? Thank you.

Got the back and blue. Absolutely love them. Contrary to your dislike of the chunky and large size it is exactly what I love about them. There are many smaller & thinner options out there but this has great presence and you can wear it on mesh, leather, rubber or steel bracelet and it will still look great. I think that for the money Citizen has the best lineup of diver and diver style watches out there. I am not only a fan but I own 7 of them.

I just bought this from Jomashop... I wish it didn't have a date complication though. They should've removed the date window, unless they put in a perpetual calendar too. It also only hits around 50 to 60% of the indices. Lastly, it seems a bit slower than my Citizen AT8124. After hacking it to match the seconds hand of my AT8124, it was slower by around 3 seconds after a few days. But i found out that the at8124 actually runs faster than atomic time while the promaster is just slightly faster than atomic time. I do wish they kept the orange minute hand from the BN0151, it could've been the trademark of promasters, and would've made this model stand out a bit more.

I've got this watch arriving this week. I'm a HUGE Citizen fan. The second I saw this watch I knew I had to have it. They just knocked the ball out of the park with the design of it. As far as it not having an expanding clasp... Yeah, I can live with that. How many people actually buy these types of watches to dive with? It's like the people who buy the huge 4x4 and never ever take it off road. They just want the look and appreciate the functionality, but generally they are just going to be wearing it under their sleeve. Serious divers are going to either replace the bracelet with a silicone strap or buy a watch that comes with a strap that more easily adjusts. I really don't think that is a deal breaker. The only thing they could have done better to this watch is put a domed AR sapphire on it, but that is an easy upgrade to do. I'm really excited about receiving mine. I have that same Planet Ocean in the 42mm size and I think I like the way this Citizen looks almost as much as the Omega. They really just nailed it with this one. Thanks for the great review!

Second Citizen I bought because of your reviews... thanks for getting me into watches Nick

Hi Nick , greetings from across the pond! . I stumbled across your channel a month or so ago as was looking at waveceptor reviews, purchased and very happy👍And after owing an Eco drives before, the Perpetual Calendar Citizen caught my eye in your other vids,but can't find one for a fair price😏so I went for this. Received today and couldn't be happier. Owned a lot of seikos over the last couple of years and this lume is as good as and I don't have to wind it!!!!. Really appreciate your reviews and humour, keep it up. 👏

Nice watch, I wonder if its going to replace the Citizen Eco-Drive BN0151-09L.

I would definitely take a look at this watch. I have the Citizen Promaster Diver BN0151-09L and I love it. I also have a 20 year old Citizen quartz that still runs like a champ. It spends most of the time in it's case because it looks to tiny on my wrist.

It's good to note that since it's "Divers" 200m, it complies with ISO testing (that individual watch itself was tested) but should be also be noted that 200 meters water resistance is good for only up to shallow recreational diving. Anything used during deeper diving (deeper recreational diving, professional diving, basically anything over 100 feet) should probably be at least 300 meters water resistance.

I’m definitely I’m adding this watch to my collection

Keep doing the watch reviews Nick, love the variety. Thanks.

I agree about the polished segments of the bracelet. Citizen and seiko are hard to beat. Lately the German watches are really catching my eye. Have a look at some of the Laco timepieces in the 400 to 500 dollar range.

How do you feel about the citizen pro master with the different band and different hands.

This might be a dumb question but can you hear this watch ticking? That would keep me awake if I left it on the dresser to look at the lume.

I got myself one but bezel is gun metal, BN0198-56H. It's not as flashy as the blue one. Very understated and subdued. It looks big on my small 6.5" wrist. Wondering if I should put it on a nato strap so it fits better on my skinny wrist.

Nice video!! I am between this and seiko solar diver's SNE437P1. Which one should I go for? If you could mention some advantages/disadvantages of each one, I would be really thankful.

Im thinking about buying this watch... I have one question: Is the mineral crystal vs shappire a big thing? Is it that much better?

What are the last nummers and letters on this watch? Is it - 55L or is it - 80L. Im woundering cuz i might buy this watch online and I want this one.

Would this be a good first watch to get?

Love watching your videos. How about doing a Seiko SKX007 vs Citizen NY0040 comparison? I know you pretty much focus on quartz watch review but these two michanical watches alway go head to head and I have yet to see a really good video comparing them. Again, love your vids and always look forward to the next. Thanks for the great channel.

I don’t mind bracelets with pins. Of all the ones I’ve sized, the only two that gave me trouble had screws.

I own this watch. It looks great and build quality is solid. I have an Omega speedmaster reduced, a Seiko Alpinist, a Hamilton Jazzmaster, a Seiko Flightmaster. and a couple of vintage Seiko speedtimers. The Bracelet has solid end links and beats the snot out of everything I own except a couple of Hamiltons I sold and a Glycine Combat sub which it is equal to. Comparing it to my Seiko SKX is pointless. Only the Alpinist gives it a run for it's money.The dial is a deep pie pan and the watch is about 11mm thick. Got it for $80 at a pawn shop. The Omega bracelet is loose and jingles plus the bezel is gold filled so I can't wear it with confidence.

Sapphire is not used in actual dive watches for safety reasons, but honestly how many people will actually take this diving.

I wish they include the date complication in this watch. I hate adjusting the date on watches, which is why I bought the Citizen AT8124 with perpetual calendar.

"...I gotta be a little but nuts to choose this guy over this one." BRILLIANT! But, come on Nick, an Omega Master Chronometer is a whole different category.

Solar watches are the best. I have 2 gshocks and they kept booting my smart watch off my wrist only because I hated charging vs never having to worry about it. Nice watch either way.

You need a big magnifying glass to check the date, it is too tiny.

I'm seriously considering picking one of these up... But I'm scared it might be too ridiculously big on my wrist. Wish I had somewhere near me to try one. Awesome video as always, that is some seriously sexy lum

Hi trying to get exact size of this 0191. i have a nh 8389, which is ok for me i find still a bit small = 43.75mm bezel diam, 46mm case diam (because 1mm ledge under bezel). ***Can you give me caliper measurement of outer diam of bezel?*** it looks a bit bigger than 0151 because dial is bigger, bezel goes right to the edge of watch, but on some side by side pictures it looks almost exactly same size as 151 many thanks

Nick when I saw that Lume, I think I just fell in love with that watch, it feels so fancy. Should I watch the rest of your watch reviews just to see their Lumens? Probably!

At first I read Promaster as P**n star... I should really get some sleep. The watch looks nice though.

I’ve had this for 5 years. Great watch. I prefer polished metal, not brushed. Other than that, it’s A+.

Mate, I love the New Yorker accent, the factories in Malaysia have improved over the past few years and we can see it in the Seiko and Citizen product. Only one gripe, Citizen Eco's will fail at about 7 years, I know as I have bought them for my wife and Son in the past. Their not worth sending back for refits, so a dilemma arises with the owner. Clever marketing on Citizens account it would seem. All that said what a great review. Cheers from Brisbane, Australia.

Nice, i've been waiting to see this review from you. Cool watch, definitely interested in adding a solar powered watch to my collection. If it was only smaller like you said (ideally 40mm like the sub would be perfecto) AND i would of immediately bought. 45mm is just way too big for my personal preference. Wish they would offer two sizes! Great review and thanks for showing!!

How long is the lug to lug distance?

I agree. I loved it.....till I saw it's size.

Love your videos. Please consider including the weight of the watches.

Eco drives are a great value for money. Love citizen watches.

What is lug to lug please?

How does it stack up against the Orient Ray II?

Im about to WATCH this video, lets DIVE in... Ill show myself out

I have 6.3 inches, can I pull a trigger for this watches?

Gotta love them eco-drive watches. I'm waiting for a GPS or Radio Controlled dive watch. I'm not sure why nobody has done it yet. Please take my money, Citizen or Seiko!

Good review! I consider to get this watch. But I am a bit concerned about its use of mineral glass instead of saphire. But according to what I read mineral glass is also pretty scratch resistant so it may not be a dealbeaker. I also wonder about the fact that this watch is available under two numbers: bn0191-80L and bn0191-55L. The latter has higher price but still uses mineral glass. These two are identical and I can't see any difference between them.

Is the lug to lug size 48mm sir?

I freshwater swim all summer and I have had a Tudor, a Timex W/screw down crown and I will take delivery of one of these. That is how much I have spent on watches since 1975.

I love this watch. Yeah, it'd be nice if it had a sapphire crystal but, I've banged it against my desk and walls and haven't managed to scratch the mineral crystal and, if I ever do, then I can just replace it with sapphire.

Can I use it as dress watch?

Nice looking watch! Going to pick this one up anytime soon. Great review, love the accent!

Quick adjust that requires a tool and can cause you to lose the pin in the field should not be called quick adjust. How about cumbersome adjust?

Why do you always have to compare to your omega?

Got one for Christmas Nick. It was on my list for Santa cause your review. Thanks friend!

the watch that this replaced had a ratcheting divers extension clasp........ why did they remove it 0_0

Are citizen watches better then Seiko?

I bought this watch in Ontario, canada at peoples jewelers store in 2017 and it's been amazing,peoples has excellent service and top quality knowledge about this peice ,I've seen and heard so many bad stories about fake time peices like this one frankly this scares me,I would suggest buying local at a authorized citizen dealer like peoples jewers, you get to physically talk to people who know this watch and if you have any problems you know your in good hands.Buying big ticket items like this should be purchased from trusted sellers that are local and this will also support your community, fakes are fakes and they are not genuine ,a lot of online sellers with 99.9 percent selling numbers dosen't mean anything if there buyer's got fooled by a fake watch,remember unless your a professional on these things they can be extremely difficult to tell the difference .The real deal has built in qualities.This has been the nicest time peice I've ever owned. Be smart and good luck.

I have the this exact watch and also the black dial version.. Very accurate

I don't get it! You commend this watch for its modest price and then criticise it because it doesn't have a better glass or bracelet or hour-only time adjustment. If you want those features buy a more expensive watch.

Nick! Excellent review of this 🌊 ⌚!!! 👍👍👍

where in brooklyn are you from.

Review the citizen skyhawk eco drive! I have a a citizen skyhawk 2100 eco drive, blues angels special edition. Best.Watch.Ever. if you read this nick, as the bird why he isn't uploading

Dial and bezel way too reflective for me. It would be like looking into upcoming traffic all the time. I like your comparison watch, the Citizen BM8180 more because that black dial appears flat - much easier on the eyes - at least in your lights.

This or orient ray ii? Thanks!

+1 Got this watch as a birthday present and it's great!

I like that black macho background.... Nice relaxed style Nick... Happy marriage secret ? Who knows.... Fascinating watch.

I'll take them little polished edges compared to my Seiko Solar Padi the whole goddamn watch is polished

I like how you say "good to go." Interesting mannerism. Oh, the video? Yeah, that's good too.

Really wish there were options for titanium watches with sapphire crystal, radio control, solar power, decent water resistance, perpetual calendar (due to radio), good lume, and slim size/uncluttered face.

Best watch reviewer on RU-vid & funny AF.

is this 45 mm in diameter with crown or without ? thanks

Nice review. Thanks

Awesome review! I definitely know what watch to get now!

An absolutely review. Nice work!

Is this watch has Shapiro cristal?

I have the exact watch but the second hand double ticks.. why?

I was drowning on your humor at the end. It kinda went down the drain. Kidding of course. First time I’ve seen one of your watch reviews. Was inspired by your Upper Peninsula review to expand my horizons. Was slightly disappointed not to see the Delica size comparison though.

I like it..

The bezel on my 191 seized up on me. Never wash your watch and then run it under a hand dryer..

You wear a mechanical every day!? Never thought I'd hear you say that.

So Nick, will you be bidding on Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona ? :-)

I like the Citizen better than my Seiko turtle. I really do. Felt like wanting to sell my Seiko turtle for this guy. Its durable, far more accurate and have the same crystal glass. Sigh...

Can you read the date off the lume?

If anyone could point me in the right direction for used watch sales that would be much appreciated! This, and the signature diver are calling my name for a first nice watch.

Wheres that NATO strap from?

I bought one for 276 what a great value very pleased

This or the Seiko sne437p1 propex solar

I agree with everything you said about this watch. Wait, am I you?

any chance of a hublot review?