The Orient Banbino Killer - Citizen C7 Crystal Seven NH8390
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- Enjoy this review of the Citizen C7 Crystal Seven NH8390-20L
If you are searching for a "magic sized" 40mm sport dress watch that doesn't break the bank, you should check out this very "under the radar" Citizen Crystal Seven. This is a reinterpretation of the 1965 Crystal Seven watch from Citizen. For the price, this is much better than the Orient Bambino, and give the Seiko Cocktail Time a run for its money. At about $200USD or so, this watch has a beautiful dial, hacks and hand winds, and this version even has a (nice) bracelet as well! Enjoy the review!
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0:00 Intro
1:35 The Dial
2:38 Citizen vs Seiko/Orient
3:55 Dimensions & Details
5:00 Dial details
5:44 History of the Crystal Seven
6:40 Bracelet
7:30 Variations & Price
8:08 Movement
9:00 Conclusion - Zábava
The Citizen C-7 was originally introduced into the Far East market due to its popularity in the past. Now that its been introduced in Europe and the States there seems to be more reviews. This watch has a real history and another option to the Bambino.
Thank you, really great information here!
What do you mean, it's not jdm exclusive any more?
@@bozosni I think that is what he is saying
Much better than a Bambino. I'd see it as a half price Seiko Cocktail alternative. Comparable dimensions, very reflective domed mineral crystal, and most of the fun is in the dial. I have both although they are simular.
The Cocktail is twice the watch tbh, made in JPN and 4r winds both ways instead of 1 way on the C7. The c7 really only wins in case finishing, by quite a distance. But that's because they made it in China instead of Japan, just cheaper to achieve this finishing level.
I know most people probably hate it, but I’m really digging that day window. Just a little pop of original design. I love it.
Me too, Matt. I love features that give a timepiece a little "twist"
I think it would look if changed to Kanji
That day window is very retro and Iove it. Most of my watches are vintage. In a stroke of luck my wife caught me watching a video of this watch (Jody’s) and said it was a nice looking watch, and could she buy it for me for Christmas. Well yes!!!! I selected your blue dial version and incredibly found it on a Black Friday sale with leather strap from an authorised online Citizen seller for A$142 (around US$100). Christmas can’t come soon enough. Thoroughly enjoyed your video - thank you.
What a great Christmas present and hell of a price! Bravo!!🙌
GLORIOUSLY SPECTACULAR, this watch.
You used "spectacular", and that's a perfect adjective to describe this piece.
Now, I'm off to find one. 😁
Excellent review, 3HH!
Thank you very much! Off to eBay you go!
A camera does not do that Dial justice. It looks soooo good in person and the sunburst effect is completely different when you actually have it infront of you.
💯 agreed 👍
@@threehandhunter 100000000%
Simple elegance. 😎👍🏽
Thank you! Cheers!
I like the look of this- the BV1120 series from Citizen is also great, for those who like solar-quartz. I couldn't believe the domed crystal was sapphire for such a low price, but I guess Citizen has found a way to profit and still give us some great deals.
I will have to check out the BV reference, thanks!!
one of the things i like about this watch is minutes hand is really long. looks premium
Right?? I have seen comments of people buying many colors because it’s so affordable too
For the price, you can't complain. I got the green dial and the limited edition red dial. Great value.
I actually love the silver as it looks like the original vintage ones circulating around. What a fun piece!
Nice watch at a great price point, not only an entry level piece.
It really is a great watch and a great price
I like the watch and like the price. I understand the history but that day complication is a deal-breaker for me. Really like almost everything else about it.
It’s interesting. So many people are one side or the other. Hit or miss!!
Just ordered today 😊, can't wait!
You will love it! GREAT piece 👍👍
@@threehandhunter You're right. Very good looking watch. Very happy with the purchase
Congrats! @@bkleist229
Haven’t got any C7 experience yet. But i have a feeling I soon will.
They are pretty sweet for the $
Probably a good alternative to Seiko SARB033/SARB035 with a lower tier movement.
Anyway this watch seems balanced and in fact I would have avoided the display case back to lower the price, the movement and its finish being really basic to be polite.
Had 2 cocktail time, a SARB035, and while I also have watches in a very different price range, I still appreciate simple and balanced watch as the Bambino for example, or this one, there's a lot of watch for the price.
Well said. A lot of watch for the price!
Очень интересные часы. Раньше, не обращал на них внимание. У меня Citizen, с тем же механизмом. У них, довольно точный ход .
They are pretty accurate. The 8200 movement is very well known! Thank you for the comment!
Bambino killer? Definitely. Cocktail Time killer? Perhaps. Love the day window under the 12.
Okay okay. Maybe I’m grasping there! 😀
I received yesterday my Orient Bambino 38mm, which looks just amazing on my wrist.
But actually I was really undecided between that and this Citizen C7.
Frankly, I'm buying the other one as well... LOL
😂I doubt you will go wrong with either!!
@@threehandhunter you were right, 'cause I finally got my hands of this timepiece, a month after buying the Orient Bambino. Bought it with the same feats of the other Jap (gold metal, champagne dial). Not disappointed at all, to the point that this C7 has become my everyday watch...
Thanks for this review, it was worth watching!
Subscribed!
Cheers from an Italian in Poland! 🤌🥟
Citizen has so many great models that it does rival Seiko.
They do! The NY series definitely comes to mind!
Very nice video. I'm new to the hobby and found it really helpfull. I'm between this and the open heart citizen (something like the NH9131-73A) . What's your opinion?
Greetings from Greece. Keep up the good work.
Kalimera my friend!! Open heart complications are very nice! I like them, but some watch enthusiasts don’t. And I never understood why!
Really cool watch, great dial, nah movement and contained price. Price could be cheaper. Around 120 dollars I believe. This piece should compete with chinese brand namely Addie's dive, seeestern, etc. Citizen at this range can compete with Seiko and Orient but it's a quite hard segment to lead.
It’s hard to compete with Chinese. They don’t need to have R&D or marketing either.
I have it green ,,, beautiful watch ,,, loving it ❤❤❤..$.
I bet it pairs nice with brown straps! Bravo!!
You made me cry at the end, part of it because of the music 😂
😂you know….picking out music is not as easy as it seems haha
@@threehandhunter :)
Would you pick this over any of the snxs Seiko 5s? Or Seiko sarbs
I love the Sarb, so no. Over a Seiko 5? Yes, me personally 👍
I can't decide between this with the green dial or the Tsuyosa with green dial.
That’s a good question… I think I would ask myself how often would I change the bracelet or leather out. I myself love having the option of doing that. That’s why integrated bracelet watches are great, but you have to keep that in mind.
Great review! I thought it doesn't hack...
It does! And thank you!
Which one is the best? NH8390 or Ny4050-03l?
I’ve never handled the other one. But I’m not a huge fan of Roman numerals. Personal preference
I don't think this is jdm. My local ad here in Israel offered it to me for 234 usd back in February.
Its a great looking watch, just one i decided to pass on bc i had a moonphaser on my mind..
But that dial with the day window is gorgeous! 😊
I pinned a comment on the video. Someone else said it was an Asia release first…then started to go to other markets. That would make sense to me. Thanks for the comments 👍
And I love the day window too! 😻
What brand is that red leather strap?
Vinacreations. It’s nice
For distance that day window just like seiko 5 logo 😅
Yeah… kind of!! I see it!
What is the lug to lug for this?
I can't recall, I don't have the watch anymore since I want a silver one. But I will assume 46-47mm or so
better try the green one
I bet it’s beautiful
Does it hack? I mean i know u said in the video it hacks but i saw that it was still ticking after u pulled the crown ..
I don’t have the watch anymore.🤔
@@threehandhunter hahah ok ok .. would u prefer this one or the kuroshio 64 they are kinda similar in specs and price ..
I have the blue and yellow and looking to get the red and green 😂
I’d say you are officially “in love!” 😂
@@threehandhunter 🤣❤️
Currently, it's sitting under my tree. I really want to peek. This is second best.
Haha Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Interesting, but not the Bambino killer
The Bambino is a fan favorite for sure
Not feeling that day window; the wheel could be dark, the framing... It just looks off to me.
It's absolutely hideous. Guy seems extremely out of touch here. Being paid by citizen I'm sure. I'll easily stick with my Orient.
Haha! Paid.....hahhahaha. It's my watch, paid for by me.
@@bluealveythe orient bambino has short, small hands. This has better proportions
@@bluealvey"hideous" lol chill out my guy we're just talking inexpensive watches here.
Ohh no he likes something you don't like he must be a paid actor lol.@@bluealvey
You're saying mid tier is Five thousand dollars OH MY GOD! maybe among one percenters,but for the rest of us,that's very high tier! Will everyone reading this please chime in ?
Don't get me wrong, I think it is. Put it this way, I am just not a high horology guy (yet)
Ehhh, I feel like their are multiple tiers here. The $5000 mark is certainly getting you a “luxury” watch. I would consider the $2000-4000 tier as “entry level” luxury. And there are probably at least two tiers above luxury. “High end luxury” would include the likes of Rolex, Blancpain, or JLC. Then you have haute horology. And then you have the “sell your house” tier.
lol yeah, I stay out of the "sell your house" tier haha@@MattSeesGray
A beautiful watch but no sapphire crystal - a real shame 👎
I hear ya…that’s Japanese big brand for you
😏 "Promosm"
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It doesn't hack. I have the green dial. Gorgeous.
Sweet dials!