Just bought one of these full lume Promasters from an Italian official Citizen dealer, (very difficult to get here in the UK ) It will compliment my black dial one, I love these watches and your mod has improved what was already a fantastic watch, well done !
Hi. Please can you let me know the seller name? Are they on ebay registered as a citizen retailer as then I presume we can go to citizen UK direct if any issues under the warranty? How was the process, did you get stung on import duties? I too am struggling to find one in the uk. Many thanks
@@spingybingy5610 Hi, yes I purchased it from eBay it was £230 from an Italian dealer. The buying experience was faultless and super quick delivery. The advertisement certainly states that the dealer was an official Citizen dealer. I paid no import duty but I did buy it before Brexit. The dealer was Adriano Gioielli from Venice and the Ebay name was Clodiatime, They still have some for sale Just search Citizen Promaster full lume.
Nice video! I just purchased mine also from Italy and now it comes with the Miyota 8204 Cal Movement (Hacking and handwind). I paid 189 Euros for it with shipping included.
Nice comments and attention to detail, didn't knew about the steel tubing in the strap. I'll probably get the traditional black, but this full lume is fantastic.
Complimenti! Hai saputo valorizzare al meglio le peculiarità del full lume grazie al bracciale che tra l'altro è veramente bello! Complimenti! Un artista! 👍🏻💯
@@04wilhelm preso tempo fa su eBay. Se lo cerchi stai attento che ce ne sono molti economici ma di qualità inferiore. Io lo avevo pagato sui 25€ se non ricordo male. Quando lo cerchi controlla che la fibbia non sia in lamiera stampata ma come nel mio in acciaio massiccio e che siano presenti i pezzi di aggiuntivi di prolunga con anse ad avvitare.
This model is also available with a bracelet, model number is NY0040-50W, i have that one and the blue dial blue strap NY0040-17LE. Luckly i have the 2018 Asia limited edition NY0080-12x limited to 999 pieces.Love them all, the size and the look.Might get the 2020 limited lumed dial version, there has been significant changes to the size ,strap and is fitted with a sapphire glass.They are some how addictive especially the Fugu limited series colour ways.In europe there are a couple of titanium models with green or blue dial.Hopefully in next gen models they introduce the 9000 series movement.
Great close ups of the hands and dial. I was curious if the hands were black or silver as all the pictures you see they are black. Now you've answered my question. It's interesting that the hands have that burnished finish. Great video thanks. Subbed 👍
I wish they would have made the hands Black. No need for Lume hands against a dial, and would be more legible during the day. Nice review. I forgot to add -I have the eco drive Black version and also put it on a shark mesh Milanese. I had one like yours but swapped it for the quick adjust Milanese because my wrists seem to get bigger outside working....and are smaller in the air conditioned house--so I like the fast adjust. I did like the look more of the bigger shark mesh like your though.
My favourite watch and the best budget dive watch in my opinion. Shame you didn't show how you did the mod with the crystal...Some say it is very difficult to get the bezel off. Would have been good to see:)
Citizen has upgraded the movement on the more recent NY0040 models. They now are equipped with the 8204 movement with hacking and handwind. The movement is engraved on the case-back, so something to pay attention to when buying one. Old movement is 8203.
No, the crystal have the same edge thickness of the original one and if you replace the gasket with a new original one, you will not lose any water resistance. Citizen original crystal gaskets are L shaped instead the aftermarket one are I shaped, and that makes big difference in terms of water resistance. Probably they label the crystal 100m mainly for warranty issues because they don't know how it will be assembled by the final user. But the crystal itself can't reduce the water resistance, other components and assembly procedure does.
I've got this model, full Lume face seems a nice idea but in reality I find the hands gets washed out and the contrast not that good, hands against dial...
Dear Michele, I really enjoyed your video regarding modding of this beautiful Citizen Full Lume. Since couple of weeks I also own one (NY0040-50W delivered with metal bracelet). I have seen that handwinding of this Miyota 8203 movement is possible, however, I don’t know exactly how... Can you help me how to wind this watch by hand (which position of the crown and which direction)? Many thanks in advance, L. Fulop
Great video, just bought the same one. How hard was it to change crystal? What measurements does the crystal and gasket need. But most important is what is that beautiful music with those metal drums(first song) playing in the background? Thanks for your help!
Replacing the crystal is an easy job but you need the right tool (a good crystal press). You have to bought the dedicated Crystal/gasket for that model, it has custom measures and generic sized crystals or gaskets didn't fit. Take a look on crystaltimes web shop I found mine there. The music should be an handpan cover of "once again".
Grazie! Il bracciale lo ho trovato su ebay per 17$. Per il prezzo è ottimo e la fibbia risulta robusta. Unica pecca è che i bordi delle maglie della "rete" non sono saldati tra di loro come nei bracciali più costi e questo lascia più esposti i bordi del filo metallico. Però al polso risulta comodissimo!
How did you remove the bezel to insert the sapphire. There isn’t much tutorial on how to pry the bezel open. A little information will come in handy Thanks
Nope, the crystal came out easily without removing the bezel and the new sapphire could be pressed in fine with the bezel installed. The bezel is well secured with an strong spring, you have to pry it of in order to remove it. But if there is no need for doing that, it's better to avoid if you won't risk to damage it.
@@Mikicomi23 thank you for the reply. I have 2 FUGU Asia limited beautiful watches in different color ways and have been wanting to get them upgraded with sapphires.
@@Mikicomi23 so if I get you correctly, 1. Remove the bracelet or strap and spring bars 2. Remove the crown 3. Remove the movement 4.remove the crystal from inside using the press 4 insert the sapphire in from outside using the press while the bezel remains fixed to the watch case right? Will the steps stated above be the right order? Thanks again!
If the blue ar is on a dome crystal, it won't put off the dial colour, you will just get some blue sparkle when you twist the watch under a light source. If the crystal is flat it may put off or blind completely the colour of the dial on certain angles (I'm not a fan of flat crystals with coloured ar)
Very useful video well done. Do you find that the blue undercoating on the crystal doesn't compliment the lume? I guess crystaltimes also does clear anti-reflective as well?
Preso tempo fa su ebay, non trovo più l'inserzione. È un prodotto abbastanza economico devo averlo pagato sui 18 euro. Per ora regge bene, anche dopo bagni in acqua salata. Cerca "shark mesh bracelet" e ne troverai sicuramente tanti su Internet, tutti similari. Quando acquisti controlla solo che il tipo di fibbia sia di tipo pesante ( tipo il mio) e non quelle di lamiera stampata, e che siano presenti le false maglie per la regolazione della lunghezza.
It's not a standard size. It's 29.8mm. You have to find one of the exact same size because it is mounted on a L shaped gasket so the size needs to be accurate for ensure the water resistance. Anyway crystaltimes.net aka seikomods.com sell it.
Beautiful video! Very well done. I have been looking at this watch for some time. They appear harder to find. I was never a fan of the mesh bracelet but you sold me on it. Cheers
Great choice! Just a quick advice, if you didn't already notice, the watch use a L shaped crystal gasket, so just pay attention to that during the replacement of the crystal ;)
Just bought one of these full lume Promasters from an Italian official Citizen dealer, (very difficult to get here in the UK ) It will compliment my black dial one, I love these watches and your mod has improved what was already a fantastic watch, well done !
Hi. Please can you let me know the seller name? Are they on ebay registered as a citizen retailer as then I presume we can go to citizen UK direct if any issues under the warranty? How was the process, did you get stung on import duties? I too am struggling to find one in the uk. Many thanks
@@spingybingy5610 Hi, yes I purchased it from eBay it was £230 from an Italian dealer. The buying experience was faultless and super quick delivery. The advertisement certainly states that the dealer was an official Citizen dealer. I paid no import duty but I did buy it before Brexit. The dealer was Adriano Gioielli from Venice and the Ebay name was Clodiatime, They still have some for sale Just search Citizen Promaster full lume.
Just picked one of these up for a nice price second hand, not a fan of divers but this for me just works
I've just ordered one of these,i already have the black version.. brilliant watches, great review . enjoyed the extra info of the watch thanks
Nice video! I just purchased mine also from Italy and now it comes with the Miyota 8204 Cal Movement (Hacking and handwind). I paid 189 Euros for it with shipping included.
this review makes me more wanting to buy this model
Nice comments and attention to detail, didn't knew about the steel tubing in the strap. I'll probably get the traditional black, but this full lume is fantastic.
Great video. The hidden features were very interesting.
8:11 - 8:24😊
I didn't know the exact configuration
Thank you 👍👍
My dad gave me this watch and I love it!!
Complimenti! Hai saputo valorizzare al meglio le peculiarità del full lume grazie al bracciale che tra l'altro è veramente bello! Complimenti! Un artista! 👍🏻💯
Grazie!
il bracciale dove lo hai trovato??@@Mikicomi23
@@04wilhelm preso tempo fa su eBay. Se lo cerchi stai attento che ce ne sono molti economici ma di qualità inferiore. Io lo avevo pagato sui 25€ se non ricordo male. Quando lo cerchi controlla che la fibbia non sia in lamiera stampata ma come nel mio in acciaio massiccio e che siano presenti i pezzi di aggiuntivi di prolunga con anse ad avvitare.
This model is also available with a bracelet, model number is NY0040-50W, i have that one and the blue dial blue strap NY0040-17LE. Luckly i have the 2018
Asia limited edition NY0080-12x limited to 999 pieces.Love them all, the size and the look.Might get the 2020 limited lumed dial version, there has been significant changes to the size ,strap and is fitted with a sapphire glass.They are some how addictive especially the Fugu limited series colour ways.In europe there are a couple of titanium models with green or blue dial.Hopefully in next gen models they introduce the 9000 series movement.
Great review! It looks this watch is far better choice than SKX's.
Great close ups of the hands and dial. I was curious if the hands were black or silver as all the pictures you see they are black. Now you've answered my question. It's interesting that the hands have that burnished finish. Great video thanks. Subbed 👍
I wish they would have made the hands Black. No need for Lume hands against a dial, and would be more legible during the day. Nice review. I forgot to add -I have the eco drive Black version and also put it on a shark mesh Milanese. I had one like yours but swapped it for the quick adjust Milanese because my wrists seem to get bigger outside working....and are smaller in the air conditioned house--so I like the fast adjust. I did like the look more of the bigger shark mesh like your though.
My favourite watch and the best budget dive watch in my opinion. Shame you didn't show how you did the mod with the crystal...Some say it is very difficult to get the bezel off. Would have been good to see:)
Great video, love the mods. I have the bn0150-28e model but think I'll get your model. Could you fit a ceramic bezel to either model.
I use to own this watch, I regret selling it. I do wish they had a better movement in it with hacking. Nice review!
Citizen has upgraded the movement on the more recent NY0040 models. They now are equipped with the 8204 movement with hacking and handwind. The movement is engraved on the case-back, so something to pay attention to when buying one. Old movement is 8203.
@@kingpatrick22 That's thanks for the info Patrick.
The 8203 movement has been outstanding for me. Around +1 second per day. My new favourite watch!
Very nice watch.
Esiste anche la versione braccialata del full lume referenza ny0040-50w
hello. What are the exact measurements of the glass on this watch? thanks
Очень красиво и миланская петля весьма кстати!✋🦍
L’ho appena comprato anche io..dove hai preso quel bellissimo cinturino mesh?
Can you link the watch band?
Hiw do you fit a new bezel, mine won't go back together😬
What music is that used at the beginning?
Excellent video! Question for you: Did you lose some Water Resistance with the crystal mod? It looked like your crystal was labeled 100M....
No, the crystal have the same edge thickness of the original one and if you replace the gasket with a new original one, you will not lose any water resistance. Citizen original crystal gaskets are L shaped instead the aftermarket one are I shaped, and that makes big difference in terms of water resistance.
Probably they label the crystal 100m mainly for warranty issues because they don't know how it will be assembled by the final user. But the crystal itself can't reduce the water resistance, other components and assembly procedure does.
One hack about rubber strap is to heat it and make a shape of a hand, it will be very comfortable!
How do you heat it?
@@danieleraso1 I came up with this myself. Works good!
@@danieleraso1 with hair dryer
Cuánto dura el lumen encendido??
I've got this model, full Lume face seems a nice idea but in reality I find the hands gets washed out and the contrast not that good, hands against dial...
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Dear Michele,
I really enjoyed your video regarding modding of this beautiful Citizen Full Lume. Since couple of weeks I also own one (NY0040-50W delivered with metal bracelet). I have seen that handwinding of this Miyota 8203 movement is possible, however, I don’t know exactly how... Can you help me how to wind this watch by hand (which position of the crown and which direction)? Many thanks in advance, L. Fulop
When facing the crown, winding is always clockwise.
@@whatsstefon Thank you very much for your great help!!! :))
Great video, just bought the same one.
How hard was it to change crystal?
What measurements does the crystal and gasket need.
But most important is what is that beautiful music with those metal drums(first song) playing in the background?
Thanks for your help!
Replacing the crystal is an easy job but you need the right tool (a good crystal press). You have to bought the dedicated Crystal/gasket for that model, it has custom measures and generic sized crystals or gaskets didn't fit. Take a look on crystaltimes web shop I found mine there. The music should be an handpan cover of "once again".
@@Mikicomi23 No, "Once again" sounds totally different. Who is the artist?
complimenti per il video, molto bella la versione full lume..mi potresti dire dove hai acquistato il bracciale mesh?
Grazie! Il bracciale lo ho trovato su ebay per 17$. Per il prezzo è ottimo e la fibbia risulta robusta. Unica pecca è che i bordi delle maglie della "rete" non sono saldati tra di loro come nei bracciali più costi e questo lascia più esposti i bordi del filo metallico. Però al polso risulta comodissimo!
How did you remove the bezel to insert the sapphire. There isn’t much tutorial on how to pry the bezel open.
A little information will come in handy
Thanks
Nope, the crystal came out easily without removing the bezel and the new sapphire could be pressed in fine with the bezel installed. The bezel is well secured with an strong spring, you have to pry it of in order to remove it. But if there is no need for doing that, it's better to avoid if you won't risk to damage it.
@@Mikicomi23 thank you for the reply. I have 2 FUGU Asia limited beautiful watches in different color ways and have been wanting to get them upgraded with sapphires.
@@Mikicomi23 so if I get you correctly,
1. Remove the bracelet or strap and spring bars
2. Remove the crown
3. Remove the movement
4.remove the crystal from inside using the press
4 insert the sapphire in from outside using the press while the bezel remains fixed to the watch case right?
Will the steps stated above be the right order?
Thanks again!
@@oluwafemijoseph2830 all right! Just pay attention to not remove the crystal gasket from the case, otherwise you had to replace it.
Where did you order the sapphire crystal... Any links?
Hey man do you have more pics of this? Have same dial just wondering if the blue AR is weird with that color dial lol
If the blue ar is on a dome crystal, it won't put off the dial colour, you will just get some blue sparkle when you twist the watch under a light source. If the crystal is flat it may put off or blind completely the colour of the dial on certain angles (I'm not a fan of flat crystals with coloured ar)
Ty!!!!🎉
Nice one da chi hai preso il cristallo?
Crystaltimes.net
10:10 the test
I do not like the dial and hands are same color. This would be a win for me if the hands were different. I have the NY0085. I really like it.
Awesome! But where did you found that price? I got black dial and i love it!
From an Italian jewellery shop nuovagioielleria.it it was on sale!
Very useful video well done. Do you find that the blue undercoating on the crystal doesn't compliment the lume? I guess crystaltimes also does clear anti-reflective as well?
Where did you get the bracelet?….
From eBay for around 17$ ... definitely worth the money
Ma hai fatto il test di impermeabilità dopo aver cambiato il vetro?
Certo, ho cambiato pure la guarnizione del cristallo per sicurezza.
ciao, complimenti per l'idea del bracciale milanese. Potresti indicare il riferimento per acquistarlo? grazie.
Preso tempo fa su ebay, non trovo più l'inserzione. È un prodotto abbastanza economico devo averlo pagato sui 18 euro. Per ora regge bene, anche dopo bagni in acqua salata. Cerca "shark mesh bracelet" e ne troverai sicuramente tanti su Internet, tutti similari. Quando acquisti controlla solo che il tipo di fibbia sia di tipo pesante ( tipo il mio) e non quelle di lamiera stampata, e che siano presenti le false maglie per la regolazione della lunghezza.
@@Mikicomi23 grazie
what is the size of the sapphire crystal?
It's not a standard size. It's 29.8mm. You have to find one of the exact same size because it is mounted on a L shaped gasket so the size needs to be accurate for ensure the water resistance. Anyway crystaltimes.net aka seikomods.com sell it.
Beautiful video! Very well done. I have been looking at this watch for some time. They appear harder to find. I was never a fan of the mesh bracelet but you sold me on it. Cheers
is the newer 3rg generation brighter?
To me looks very similar in brightness to the previous generation. Anyway gen 1 an 2 were already super bright in lume.
@@Mikicomi23 yes and i like the older version better.
Is it with blue AR coating or clear crystal?
It's blue AR!
@@Mikicomi23 thanks :) ordered the same just now
Great choice! Just a quick advice, if you didn't already notice, the watch use a L shaped crystal gasket, so just pay attention to that during the replacement of the crystal ;)
@@Mikicomi23 I'll be taking it to my watchmaker, and I'll give him that notice. Thanks :)
Ciao proprio un bel lavoro ,potresti lasciarmi il link esatto della pagina dove poter acquistare il vetro zaffiro? grazie
Dove lo avevo acquistato io non è più disponibile, ma questo sembra avere le stesse caratteristiche www.seikomods.com/shop/ct100/
@@Mikicomi23 grazie mille molto gentile. Avevo trovato anche io questo prodotto ma sembra che sia leggermente a cupola.
@@DesimoneOfficial anche il mio è a cupola, ma la curvatura è molto leggera da come puoi vedere nel video.
@@Mikicomi23 ultima cosa ma si paga la dogana per importare il vetro in Italia? Scusami ancora, Grazie mille
@@DesimoneOfficial purtroppo si, 5€ di spese doganali più 22% di iva
Dove hai comprato il bracciale? Ciao grazie😊
È un bracciale che ho preso su ebay, pagato circa 18 euro, ma fa la sua bella figura.
Кто знает где можно заказать накладку на безель?