2024/08/14
CITIZEN PROMASTER 35th Anniversary - Mechanical Diver 200m - NY016 series
The new version of the 200-meter mechanical diver, loved by fans around the world for its puffer fish-like shape, is now available in 42mm, the original size of the series, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the PROMASTER.
PROMASTER – A Tradition of Excellence
In the realm of building watches for adventure and sporting endeavours, CITIZEN has always demonstrated continual innovation. For example, in the introduction of the first Japanese made water-resistant mechanical watch known as the “Parawater” in 1959.
In 1963, in order to demonstrate the water-resistant qualities of this model, as well as to aid in tidal research, more than 100 “Parawater” watches, each suspended in a buoy, were launched into the Pacific Ocean. All the watches that were collected later on were found to be operating normally, with the furthest travelled buoy found off the coast of Manzanita in the U.S. state of Oregon, some three years later in 1966.
This culture of producing high performance watches would culminate in a brand-new chapter 35 years ago in 1989, with the debut of the PROMASTER professional sports watch series.
Conceived to challenge the limits of the professionals who would use them, the new PROMASTER series would embody the most important qualities necessary for high performing sports watches. These qualities would include a focus on functionality, enabled by innovative technology, durability, for use in extreme environments, and lastly, a thorough consideration for all points related to the safety of the user.
The PROMASTER brand would be divided into three separate pillars: PROMASTER Land, specializing in Field watches for adventurers, PROMASTER SKY, Pilot’s watches for global players going to the ends of the earth and beyond, and PROMASTER SEA, Diver’s watches for the ocean’s deepest depths.
The NY004 - an Undisputed Icon
The original member of the series, the NY004, that has nickname which means “puffer fish” in Japanese and which was introduced in the same year, was interesting not only for its technical capabilities as a diving instrument but also for its simple design and case size. These factors made it not only a watch that diving professionals could use in the course of their work, but also as a reliable daily watch for general users.
Four signature technical elements of the NY004 would come to define the series. The first, the left- handed crown, that was designed to prevent inadvertent knocks as well as to provide ergonomic comfort to the wearer. The second, the distinctive bezel - with alternating smooth and serrated edges for a positive grip in wet conditions, that was inspired by the pufferfish. The third, the case size of 42mm. And finally, the inclusion of the proven CITIZEN Cal.8203.
The 2024 update of series, the NY016 comes with an updated movement and a return to the original 42mm size
The new NY016 for this year, builds on the legacy of the original NY004 that had been produced over an astounding 15-year run, as well as updates that have been given to the model ever since it was relaunch¬ed in 2018 as the NY008.
Aesthetically, the NY008 brought with it a refreshed look, with redesigned hour indices that match CITIZEN’s first AQUALAND model, the iconic JP2000, as opposed to the circle indices of the NY004 series. However, everything else, including the case design were kept true to the original.
Subsequent to this, many different models have been introduced, with new dial colours, metal bracelet options, a larger 44mm size, as well as a model in Duratect DLC Titanium, all of these models, with one exception, came with the Cal.8203.
The new NY016 however, comes with an updated movement - the Cal.8204, which was first seen in the 2021 model, the NY013. The Cal.8204, offers an improvement in specification over the Cal.8203 as it comes with hacking seconds - the ability to stop the seconds hand in order to more precisely set the time.
Additionally, the NY016 will return to the original 42mm size of the NY004. In 2020, CITIZEN changed the size of the NY011 to a 44mm, in response to market demand for a watch with a bigger and bolder wrist presence. In 2024 however, the new NY016 will return the series to the original 42mm case size, a move that not only harkens back to the iconic NY004, but is also easier to wear and thus accessible for more people.
Variations Available
The highlight model of the new NY016 series, the NY0164-65X comes with a special golden copper dial, inspired by the light of the sunrise being reflected on the seashore. Additionally, it comes with a brown bezel colour with a vintage feel that reflects the preciousness of time. The other three models include the NY0160-66E, with a black dial with black bezel and rose gold markings, the NY0161-63L, with a blue dial and with a blue bezel, and lastly, the NY0168-64A, with a white dial and a green bezel.
All watches will come with a limited-edition box shaped like a scuba tank in the colour of the golden copper dial, the highlight model in the series. In addition to the metal band, the new NY016 series comes with a polyurethane strap which is suitable for diving.
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| Brand | CITIZEN PROMASTER Mechanical Diver 200m NY016 series | |||
| Launch | August 2024 | |||
| Model | NY0164-65X | NY0160-66E | NY0161-63L | NY0168-64A |
| Price | HK$4,150 | HK$3,980 | HK$3,980 | HK$3,980 |
| Dial Colour | Copper | Black | Blue | White |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |||
| Band | Stainless Steel / Polyurethane | |||
| Polyurethane Band Color | Black | Black | Black | Green |
| Case diameter / thickness | 42 mm / 12.7 mm (design specification only) | |||
| Glass | Crystal Glass | |||
| Movement | Cal.8204 / Automatic & Manual winding / Day & Date Display / 200m water resistance / Luminous (hands + indices) / Hacking function / Running time of approx. 42 hours (when fully wound) / 21 jewels | |||
Since 1989, the PROMASTER line of professional sports watches has blazed new trails together with adventurers all over the world. A special website has been established to celebrate the brand’s 35th anniversary in 2024.
https://www.citizenwatch-global.com/promaster35th/index.html
https://www.citizenwatch-global.com/promaster35th/index.html
<About PROMASTER>
Since its debut in 1989, PROMASTER has become an icon among professional sports watches, known for superior durability and reliability in extreme outdoor environments on land, at sea, and in the air. The three classifications in the series are designed with high-performance specifications and durability: MARINE - for divers, LAND - for climbers, and SKY - for aviation. PROMASTER is exclusively designed for optimum functionality, durability, and safety, inspiring the imagination of generations of active sports aficionados who push beyond physical and mental boundaries.
<About CITIZEN WATCH>
CITIZEN WATCH is a true manufacture d'horlogerie with a comprehensive manufacturing process that extends from creating a watch’s individual components to its final assembly. The company operates in more than 140 countries and regions around the world. Since its founding in 1918, CITIZEN has held the belief of “Better Starts Now” — that is, no matter who you are and what you do, it is always possible to make something better, and now is the time to start doing it. Based this belief, we have created watches, invented and improved technologies and explored the future of watches such as our proprietary light-powered Eco-Drive technology and state-of-the-art satellite-synchronized timekeeping.
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