The CITIZEN Eco-Drive Promaster Aqualand Depth Meter BN2024-05E, which debuted in Basel 2014, is poised to make waves throughout the dive watch community, and as it splashes down on my wrist, I can certainly see why.
The watch commands attention, as does other iconic Citizen Watches that have come before it, many reaching a cult-like following. The NEW BN2024-05E initially appears to be cut from the same cloth, so to speak, but with a personality of its own. In an era of over-used case designs, individuality is key, as it sets itself apart from the traditional sub-design, while performing similar dive functions; only better!
Coming in at 52.5mm and 18.5mm thick, it’s packed with features for use at sea, one being an anchor or a weapon, should you be invaded by pirates as you dive near the Somali coast. Personally, I’m delighted to own it despite knowing that at best it will get a light shower or two while on-the-job. Who knows, I may go all out and jump into my neighbor’s saltwater pool and let this bad boy ” work” underwater.
For those that do dive, this watch will be a breath of fresh “Nitrox.” Stay tuned to WatchReport.com for an “In-depth” review of the rebirth of an iconic dive watch, as I explore the multitude of features the BN2024-05E provides all those that that adorn it; crashing waves or crashing parties.
Rhstranger
This watch is on my radar. Looking forward to a detailed review.
clouser
Great pics and initial thoughts. My wrist is too genetically inferior for this one, but I plan on buying 2 of them for use as ankle weights.
Ariel Soltura
Correct, they do serve as ankle weights but after my in-depth review, you may find several more uses for this iconic diver. Stay tuned…
Scott Hayes
Wow,that’s massive!!! I can’t wait for the full review. Looks like Citizen has another winner.
Ariel Soltura
Shouldn’t be too much longer Scott. Thanks for stopping by!
Igor Saucek
Hi guys,
I usually never write a reviews but for this beast I need to as I can see that you can really understand and appreciate what I mean. I just got one of these for my 40th birthday from my lovely wife and I have to say this is the best watch I have ever had… and I had a lot of them. I got it in Spain for 550 euros (after a bit of barging – it was 590). You can really see the quality of this watch and attention to detail is amazing. Mine come in a little suitcase that looks and feels like peli box! I can’t say enough how good this watch is and I can hardly wait to test it properly. Don’t be put of by the size of it as it looks very powerful on the wrist and it is not that heavy! Please let me know when you get your hands on one of this and what you think. Thanks, Igor