This model might very well become a classic among watch enthusiasts. As a relatively affordable quartz equivalent of what Seiko used to have with their SKX, monster and turtle watches. Judging by the many versions that have come out it is a good selling watch for Citizen.
I just bought this model. Very nice watch. I hope it will last long. Quartz watches are very practical. I am just surprised how well is this watch is manofactured for 250 Euros I paid.
I love my Citizen eco-drive divers and Others. They are accurate, bracelets while not always top tier...are comfortable. Lume is plenty bright for my old eyes to see at 4 inches morning. Also this one wears smaller that dimensions suggest.
Those straps can be curved to fit the wrist better, by placing it in a coffee cup, making sure it follows the curve, then add some boiling water. Let it sit for a few minutes, and that will set the shape.
I think Macys must have had that watch in there showcase for customers to try on. It is what we call “shop worn”. I’d definitely return it if I were you.
Macy's sent you an used and returned under warranty watch , somebody used it , returned it and they sold it to you in the hopes that you wouldn't return it . The watch is not brand new at all , mine came with nylon films all over it which is the way they are supposed to be sent to the buyer .
looks like you got a customer return that has then been sold "new" again. Its also marked on the bezel on the No 20 Definitely a returned watch resold as new.
I return the black one for misaligned markers but I really like it but hopefully I’ll buy the Pepsi one day. Here in Canada 🇨🇦 it’s always more expensive then you guy’s in the USA 🇺🇸. Nice video Maverick 😃 by the way I have a suggestion can you review the citizen BM7100-59 and tell us what you think about the date window size On Citizen watches thank you.😎
I believe the second one you listed out is a blue dial. I had that one for a while. The original release was black dial/black bezel and blue dial/blue bezel. It does look black in the picture you put up, but it was definitely blue.
Good news is you can drive up to Macy’s and do the return-and maybe even get the replacement? Also, what I have found from Macy’s, is they usually ship from manufacturer, so then you have to wait for them to ship to Macy’s, and then to you, so takes twice and long to receive. And I always check Amazon or others first, who usually have for less than retail.
Thanks for review. Just got the BN0168-06L Pepsi today. I was disappointed to find the casebook doesn't have the same 'engraving' on the back like the blue faced version 😞 And my other criticism is that the date window is way too small for practical use in anything but perfect conditions and with 20/20 eyesite
There's any big difference between this model and the citizen NY 0086-16L? I mean they're some difference between the color of the band. One is black the other is blue. Some difference between the bezel. The numbers in one are bigger that the other, and the date are one at the 3 and the other at the 4. But they are different at the machine? At the inside of the watch? And the glass are different? Like one is mineral glass and the other have sapphire cristal? Because the ine that you're talking about is a little bit more expensive than the other one, but what's that? Best regards
I've got the all blue version of this and my caseback is entirely different. It has quite a bit more text and the entire centre is filled with an ECO DRIVE graphic.
Serious question - do you even know how business and supply chain and logistics works? To keep it simple - Chinese companies sell direct to consumer for the most part from the factory. The '2 BIG' names sell to a distributor, who has expenses shipping the watches to warehouses which then get stocked and then get shipped again to individual retailers. Every step has a cost both in handling (wages) and delivery (trucks, boats, planes, vans, etc cost money dont 'cha know). Also, the '2 BIG' names have a thing called a warranty that's not just a piece of paper. Good luck getting your $125.- knock off fixed and tell me exactly how much it cost you to send your watch to China and back again IF (and that's a BIG if the brand even talks to you about a repair). Everytime I read someone say 'durrrrr, my Ali Express watch has sapphire, durrrr' it makes me faceplam so much my eyebrows are wearing off from the friction.
This model might very well become a classic among watch enthusiasts. As a relatively affordable quartz equivalent of what Seiko used to have with their SKX, monster and turtle watches. Judging by the many versions that have come out it is a good selling watch for Citizen.
I just bought this model. Very nice watch. I hope it will last long. Quartz watches are very practical. I am just surprised how well is this watch is manofactured for 250 Euros I paid.
Probably one of the best watches ever made.
My son just gifted this exact one to me today on Christmas!! Merry Christmas Everyone!
I bought this last night (7_8_2022) from Kay jewelers.
No scratches, 25% off discount. Sorry to hear about yours!
Awesome watch
I love my Citizen eco-drive divers and Others. They are accurate, bracelets while not always top tier...are comfortable. Lume is plenty bright for my old eyes to see at 4 inches morning. Also this one wears smaller that dimensions suggest.
I bought the blue on blue version and added an oem Citizen stainless steel bracelet which cost me $110. It's definitely worth it to me.
My absolute favorite watch review channel!
Those straps can be curved to fit the wrist better, by placing it in a coffee cup, making sure it follows the curve, then add some boiling water. Let it sit for a few minutes, and that will set the shape.
Hi I just ordered the bn0157 11x. Same style but It’s olive green.. I’m excited..
I think Macys must have had that watch in there showcase for customers to try on. It is what we call “shop worn”. I’d definitely return it if I were you.
Such a classic color combo
My first diver
Macy's sent you an used and returned under warranty watch , somebody used it , returned it and they sold it to you in the hopes that you wouldn't return it . The watch is not brand new at all , mine came with nylon films all over it which is the way they are supposed to be sent to the buyer .
looks like you got a customer return that has then been sold "new" again.
Its also marked on the bezel on the No 20
Definitely a returned watch resold as new.
I return the black one for misaligned markers but I really like it but hopefully I’ll buy the Pepsi one day. Here in Canada 🇨🇦 it’s always more expensive then you guy’s in the USA 🇺🇸. Nice video Maverick 😃 by the way I have a suggestion can you review the citizen BM7100-59 and tell us what you think about the date window size On Citizen watches thank you.😎
I have the full red and green versions and have changed the bands. These two all so come with the S/S band. The Pepsi looks good.
Just purchased one yesterday!
Gotta love how Citizen sticks with aluminum bezel inserts: you can't beat the red with ceramic.
I believe the second one you listed out is a blue dial. I had that one for a while. The original release was black dial/black bezel and blue dial/blue bezel. It does look black in the picture you put up, but it was definitely blue.
Good news is you can drive up to Macy’s and do the return-and maybe even get the replacement? Also, what I have found from Macy’s, is they usually ship from manufacturer, so then you have to wait for them to ship to Macy’s, and then to you, so takes twice and long to receive. And I always check Amazon or others first, who usually have for less than retail.
Macy's is an AWESOME place to buy watches...
Bought the blk on blk month ago based on your recommendation. Love it.
Always nice to have a cheap way to wear the same watch as Magnum PI.
damn that caseback...even the bezel insert is scratched at the 20 marker. Someone wore that thing for a while when decided to return it.
just got this one and i love it went diving with it and its a tank!!
I recently bought the green/white variant on a bracelet, so that's still an option.
Thanks for review. Just got the BN0168-06L Pepsi today. I was disappointed to find the casebook doesn't have the same 'engraving' on the back like the blue faced version 😞 And my other criticism is that the date window is way too small for practical use in anything but perfect conditions and with 20/20 eyesite
I like the anmo can packaging. 👍 good for pawns
There's any big difference between this model and the citizen NY 0086-16L? I mean they're some difference between the color of the band. One is black the other is blue. Some difference between the bezel. The numbers in one are bigger that the other, and the date are one at the 3 and the other at the 4. But they are different at the machine? At the inside of the watch? And the glass are different? Like one is mineral glass and the other have sapphire cristal? Because the ine that you're talking about is a little bit more expensive than the other one, but what's that? Best regards
I believe these are 44mm and the OG is 42mm. Different case back also.
only one complaint. Wish these had a bracelet option. Even a basic jubilee would be cool.
Get a Strapcode jubilee bro.
@@GeorgeUK84 they make some for citizen?
Does the Pepsi model have the same shade of blue as the blue model?
Perfect watch!!. Eco or auto? The auto has days of the week.
Thank you for the review
I've got the all blue version of this and my caseback is entirely different. It has quite a bit more text and the entire centre is filled with an ECO DRIVE graphic.
Yes, that is a really a shame. I just bought this and that is just about the only disappointing thing on this watch, the rest of it is near perfect
Bruh you sound like Seth Rogen 🤣 Nice review, I'd pick the military green, it looks so cool
watch chris lol
Great watch do they have a Pepsi Max one.
Cool looking watch, would have been nice if you’d popped the bracelet on it for a look see…
Whats a better watch? This one or the phoibos wave master or leviathan?
Can you swap the strap? I wanted to buy it today but couldn't figure out how to remove them. Any help please?
have the original black version with the strap. Unfortunately the cell died
Could be a watch that a customer returned to Macy’s and they are reselling it “as new”. RETURN IT!
Oh, I did :)
I got a black version that says "E168-s126126" on the back, is that an earlier version of the BN0150?
I think you forgot the blue dial, blue bezel, I've had two.
First. Nice review as always
Do you think that the bezel of that Pepsi would fit the Blue version?
I have the black one - I would like to fit sapphire crystal to it if anyone has a uk link?
Bro, sapphire is more likely to shatter than mineral. Not good for diving!
The price is ridiculous... the blue model costs € 180.- or $ 188.- And by the way: NO sapphire crystal!
Divers shouldn’t have sapphire crystal. Mineral is less likely to shatter!
There's a black dial with a blue bezel?
Can you choose the box it comes in? I got the tank version when I received mine even when the other was pictured.
Personally, I think the tank version is better. You can display it.
Did I read correctly that there are only 5000 of these made?
Wish the band was just a little longer
🥳😎
This vs the Citizen Garrison?
This all day.
@@maverickwatchreviews Even if the Garrison has a sapphire crystal and is made of scratch proof titanium?
That is not a brand new watch.
Unfortunetly date to small.. should give cylops
OG= Original ?
Orange Goose
A classic. Throw away the strap though, get a nice tropic or fabric one .
Seiko and Citizen... No sapphire crystals. Shame. The cheapest $125 chinese watches have sapphire crystals.
What's wrong with those 2 BIG names ?! ?
Serious question - do you even know how business and supply chain and logistics works?
To keep it simple - Chinese companies sell direct to consumer for the most part from the factory. The '2 BIG' names sell to a distributor, who has expenses shipping the watches to warehouses which then get stocked and then get shipped again to individual retailers. Every step has a cost both in handling (wages) and delivery (trucks, boats, planes, vans, etc cost money dont 'cha know). Also, the '2 BIG' names have a thing called a warranty that's not just a piece of paper. Good luck getting your $125.- knock off fixed and tell me exactly how much it cost you to send your watch to China and back again IF (and that's a BIG if the brand even talks to you about a repair).
Everytime I read someone say 'durrrrr, my Ali Express watch has sapphire, durrrr' it makes me faceplam so much my eyebrows are wearing off from the friction.