Citizen just smashed a titanium $370 Grand Seiko!

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  • Опубліковано 13 тра 2024
  • Today we are looking at the exciting new release signed by Citizen, the Titanium NJ0180-80X is hands down the best integrated bracelet watch I've ever tried!
    Hope you enjoy it, Andrei
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  • @lefroy1
    @lefroy1 15 днів тому +80

    Well done Citizen. They are doing a great job filling the 'value proposition' void that Seiko left behind.

    • @skirt_skirt
      @skirt_skirt 4 дні тому +1

      New to watches, what do you mean exactly when you say " the 'value proposition' void that Seiko left behind."?
      Is Seiko not good value anymore?
      Edit: Context, when I watch videos about value watches, Seiko gets mentioned almost every single time.

    • @lefroy1
      @lefroy1 4 дні тому +4

      @@skirt_skirt Yes, Seiko prices have gone up several rungs in recent years, arguably without the equivalent increase in quality.

  • @MrMroliversmith
    @MrMroliversmith 15 днів тому +117

    "CITIZEN BEATS GRAND SEIKO! (3hz, 40hr, low accuracy, stamped clasp)" A solid PRX rival but not really a GS rival is it? Come on BB - you're better than these click bait titles 😂

    • @allodesousa
      @allodesousa 6 днів тому +8

      Comparing 32h Sellita to 9R 5days Spring Drive Movement is just a focking lough

  • @rafipermana2694
    @rafipermana2694 16 днів тому +328

    Now THIS is the real "affordable luxury"

    • @BraveBeaters
      @BraveBeaters  16 днів тому +5

      Haha! True :)

    • @shahan1465
      @shahan1465 15 днів тому +1

      You misspelled san martin

    • @bigboiganiga8356
      @bigboiganiga8356 14 днів тому +5

      @@shahan1465 San Martin is crazy good. Lack originality but crazy good.

    • @markmcgowan3692
      @markmcgowan3692 14 днів тому +4

      I just got this watch and it doesn’t check the box. The bracelet feels very cheap and doesn’t offer good adjustment.

    • @PaullHutchh
      @PaullHutchh 5 днів тому +1

      Forget Rolex 👏👏

  • @lilorre15
    @lilorre15 16 днів тому +164

    Citizen really taking the spotlight lately!

    • @BraveBeaters
      @BraveBeaters  16 днів тому +6

      Fully agree! :)

    • @jzayas5698
      @jzayas5698 15 днів тому +2

      They are making beautiful watches!

    • @moezach
      @moezach 12 днів тому +3

      Citizen has their spotlight since a long time ago. Great history, innovations, and achievements in horology, a lot of people just don't know about it. I've Citizen Attesa ATD53-2841 with the features like sapphire crystal (anti-reflection coating glass), antimagnetic, perpetual calendar, titanium, hard-coating band, eco-drive, radio controlled, duratect (scratch resistant), got it second-hand just for $50! Swiss-made just never on that level of insanity price worth comparing to some japanese watches.

  • @ahha6304
    @ahha6304 16 днів тому +289

    I've said many times, if you want a watch that would not disappoint you and never break a bank with cheaper to need almost no maintenance -- Citizen

  • @VWatchie
    @VWatchie 13 днів тому +50

    As an independent watch repairman I just love the Citizen/Miyota movements as they are so well designed and reliable. I take a Miyota movement over a Seiko movement any day, and the Seiko movements are pretty darn good!

    • @vantage789
      @vantage789 12 днів тому +1

      What’s your opinion on Rolex and whether they’re worth the money?

    • @n1ghtmare724
      @n1ghtmare724 11 днів тому

      I would like to know your opinion on sellita vs eta please

    • @robbiecleighmarks3088
      @robbiecleighmarks3088 11 днів тому +6

      This is a Grand Seiko Spring drive.. it's an abomination to have these 2 watches compared aside from MAYBE the dial texture.

    • @popecosh307
      @popecosh307 11 днів тому +3

      Miyota movements are what watchmakers call a throwaway movement… it’s not even worth the time and effort to fix one versus just buying a replacement and being done with it…

    • @UnitedBrothersNL
      @UnitedBrothersNL 11 днів тому

      @@popecosh307 thats why his lazy ass likes it more than a seiko

  • @giovannipunto8058
    @giovannipunto8058 15 днів тому +13

    I love your enthusiasm and authenticity ! And that your cat just randomly walks across the screen 🤣

  • @shinjiakira33
    @shinjiakira33 16 днів тому +45

    You are by far my favorite watch UA-camr. Great review, man! Glad to see Citizen getting the love it deserves!

    • @BraveBeaters
      @BraveBeaters  16 днів тому +6

      Thank you very much! ❤️ They are super cool! Citizen always makes me spend money on their new releases 🤷

  • @EndtheWokeMadness
    @EndtheWokeMadness 16 днів тому +5

    I recently bought the Citizen Attesa Moonphase AT, and I absolutely love it. The finishing of the titanium is amazing. With the protective coating, there are no marks on the finish, and I've hardly taken it off for several months.

  • @currypuff
    @currypuff 16 днів тому +28

    Great shots & excellent review. Thank you.

    • @BraveBeaters
      @BraveBeaters  16 днів тому +1

      Thank you! :)

    • @AndreiLucaa
      @AndreiLucaa 16 днів тому

      The cinematography here is the best I’ve seen on UA-cam. Well done, Andrei!

  • @kasprianphoenix1931
    @kasprianphoenix1931 14 днів тому +2

    I own citizen nb1060 and i think the dial is one of the most beautiful dials ever created. This one in particular is astonishing as well. Hope they will make more of such watches in the future!

  • @DeCntrl
    @DeCntrl 13 днів тому +1

    a really thoughtful and visually appealing review, thank you very much for this!

  • @dunderhay9169
    @dunderhay9169 15 днів тому +1

    Beautiful watch, thanks for reviewing 👍

  • @mohamadksjebev
    @mohamadksjebev 16 днів тому +6

    Wow citizen is killing it with these automatic watches!!! Keep the good work citizen 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @dragan7638
    @dragan7638 11 днів тому +1

    After your review I bought one!! Followed your advice and went through Chronicles 24 and it arrived in Australia from Italy in 2DAYS!!!!
    Thank you love it.

  • @samuelkim2611
    @samuelkim2611 16 днів тому +16

    Strongly agreed !!! Citizen is making fantastic watches.

  • @higgledypiggledycubledy8899
    @higgledypiggledycubledy8899 13 днів тому +1

    I love the placement of the seconds, very tasteful

  • @lansvale28
    @lansvale28 16 днів тому +5

    Looks great and an amazing value proposition. Thank for the review.

  • @peteglanton9259
    @peteglanton9259 16 днів тому +3

    I love these textured dials that are popular at the moment, they look so cool.

  • @StandAloneState
    @StandAloneState 15 днів тому +2

    I wish they made it in 36-37mm! But this looks absolutely stunning

  • @tedblack2415
    @tedblack2415 16 днів тому +4

    Impressed ! ... good to see Citizen waking up & shaking up things in the market offering some nicely thought out & well put together pieces at a sensible price. i think the clasp would be a fair niggle but other than that what's not to like .

    • @BraveBeaters
      @BraveBeaters  16 днів тому +1

      Fully agree! Great offering and great competition for luxury watches! :) cheers

  • @frederickontour1478
    @frederickontour1478 13 днів тому

    Great authentic video, great recomendation! going on my watchlist!

  • @SerialWheeler
    @SerialWheeler 16 днів тому +5

    Ome of the first Citizens that actually grabbed my attention. Excellent shots and overview 🤘🏻

  • @chaitanya5652
    @chaitanya5652 14 днів тому

    Hello there!
    Just discovered your channel I like your genuine enthusiasm which is kind of rare to find these days
    Excellent production quality is an added bonus

  • @DonJon200
    @DonJon200 15 днів тому +1

    What a gorgeous watch !

  • @ajmarion
    @ajmarion 16 днів тому +2

    A lot of really cool Citizen releases lately! Would love to get one of these as my first Citizen 😊

  • @nikkolomakaveli8295
    @nikkolomakaveli8295 16 днів тому +5

    One of my favorite watch reviews from one of my favorite reviewers. Great footage and I think Citizen has been on a roll lately. Citizen is doing what Seiko simply can’t anymore, it’s offering good quality at their affordable price.

  • @jimbojones101
    @jimbojones101 16 днів тому +1

    That is a gorgeous time piece.

  • @prwoland3750
    @prwoland3750 16 днів тому +15

    Thank you. Another great video. Interestingly I’m a hardcore Grand Seiko collector (10+) and I recently fell for a Citizen chronomaster in titanium. Crazy specs (washi dial on a solar quartz with perpetual calendar, insane accuracy, zaratsu polishing), gorgeous looks and design, and half the price of a basic GS 9F…

    • @BR81-iv6lt
      @BR81-iv6lt 16 днів тому +2

      10 ? And your kids eat dry bread?

    • @duncanhamilton5841
      @duncanhamilton5841 16 днів тому +3

      @@BR81-iv6lt The trick is to not have kids. Unfortunately I only realised this after my third... 10 x GS is a distant dream now

    • @BraveBeaters
      @BraveBeaters  15 днів тому

      That is a beautiful watch for sure, I have to grab one for myself :) Cheers!

    • @TimeKeeper978
      @TimeKeeper978 14 днів тому

      ​@BR81-iv6lt you realize there's people that can afford nice things and feed thier kids right? Not everyone is in the shitty situation as you. Drying doing better instead of hating people that are

    • @BR81-iv6lt
      @BR81-iv6lt 14 днів тому

      @@TimeKeeper978 hahaha...😂

  • @mehdi4504
    @mehdi4504 15 днів тому

    The outdoor shots are amazing, nice job 👌🏻

  • @rovor24
    @rovor24 14 днів тому

    Wow, thanks for bringing this to my attention. Could always use another Tsuyosa in my collection.

  • @stevehenrytagami4709
    @stevehenrytagami4709 16 днів тому +10

    Just got a citizen chronomaster.
    It is so gorgeous. The titanium in brown is on my list

  • @speedmaster001
    @speedmaster001 13 днів тому

    Right on Citizen!
    Started browsing while having a Speedmaster on my wrist.

  • @JenniElle
    @JenniElle 2 дні тому +1

    Fantastic review!! Citizen is really nailing it with their releases lately - this and the AW0130-85ZE with the Salmon dial are probably my favorites so far!

    • @BraveBeaters
      @BraveBeaters  2 дні тому

      Hi Jenni,
      You are right, many versions to choose from, I was just thinking I'd buy yhe chrono and the quartz version as well :)
      All the best,
      Andrei

  • @ninosalvati379
    @ninosalvati379 16 днів тому +3

    Absolutely stunning! Citizen are on a roll at the moment and keep going from strength to strength... love your content and this review was superb 😊

  • @infinitekronos
    @infinitekronos 10 днів тому

    Love this watch! Citizen is really bringing some great well priced models to market. Thanks for the review!

  • @tohian
    @tohian 16 днів тому +5

    This is gorgeous. ❤

  • @Whistiling_in_the_Wind
    @Whistiling_in_the_Wind 9 днів тому

    Nice bro thanks for the info. Everything i wanted.
    Titanium.
    +40mm.
    Beautiful dial + colour.
    Affordable.

  • @AkshayChaudhari5
    @AkshayChaudhari5 День тому

    I like every video of yours. Kept aside how well u explain and create hype and deliver. I really like the watches u showcase and maybe its just same viewpoint of us.

  • @jasonpeng6767
    @jasonpeng6767 16 днів тому +1

    great review! I'm watching this while wearing my Garrison titanium as well!

  • @randelcheese
    @randelcheese 16 днів тому +2

    It looks amazing, great video
    I'll be looking for the chrono

  • @ElectricShadowsZone
    @ElectricShadowsZone 16 днів тому +2

    Thank you for your review, Mr Brave Beaters. Looks like another watch you have convinced me to buy.😀

    • @BraveBeaters
      @BraveBeaters  15 днів тому

      Hahahaha! It looks very nice! It deserves a chance for sure :)

  • @user-qq8jn5bb4m
    @user-qq8jn5bb4m 16 днів тому +6

    I was already thinking about this one. Really nice watch with a beautiful dial color, like a tropical turqoise bay!! 38/39mm preferred and shame they did not use a higher beat 9 series movement. Thanks man!

  • @canadianwatchmonkey3992
    @canadianwatchmonkey3992 16 днів тому +4

    Wow this truly is a looker! ❤ Nice review 😊

  • @gregorychoubana6755
    @gregorychoubana6755 15 днів тому +1

    Got mine a couple weeks ago, went for the salmon dial version, and I absolutely love it! 😍

  • @matth8205
    @matth8205 14 днів тому

    Looks superb ! Just picked one up! It’s a no brainer at that price!

  • @deepjoshi1333
    @deepjoshi1333 16 днів тому +1

    After getting Tsuyosa Iced blue dial last year, I got 1 eco drive from Citizen and planning to get more. Becoming a fan!

  • @russellekins2799
    @russellekins2799 13 днів тому

    Just came across your channel. I really like the detail you go to and how you do your videos. Keep up the good work

  • @ugabrew
    @ugabrew 15 днів тому

    I love the content on this channel, with affordable pieces that are often overlooked, and are more interesting than the usual Ali Express stuff that other channels cover.

  • @Billeh556
    @Billeh556 14 днів тому

    Bravo citizen. This is the first big brand watch that ive liked, that gives any micro brand a total run for the money.

  • @tromp2000
    @tromp2000 16 днів тому +1

    I love your videos man, keep it up! This watch looks amazing.

  • @RasaRasa-wm8em
    @RasaRasa-wm8em 16 днів тому +2

    Very high quality content and images, congratulations 👏

  • @sheikhalif1397
    @sheikhalif1397 9 днів тому

    Nice review

  • @charliewolfe1455
    @charliewolfe1455 12 днів тому

    Wow it looks amazing

  • @larsstougaard7097
    @larsstougaard7097 16 днів тому +1

    Super cool watch , will consider

  • @hbgghx5764
    @hbgghx5764 15 днів тому +2

    Thanks for the review! What a gorgeous watch! Such a pity that it is again so oversized... If it had a reasonable size (36 - 38 mm) I'd buy it without thinking twice.

  • @austinlaudry8335
    @austinlaudry8335 9 днів тому

    After several months of searching for my “perfect watch,” I think I found it. And I would also consider this a field watch to some extent. Hear me out…
    The watch is 39.5mm, has a day, date, sapphire crystal, great luminous hands, 200m water resistance, screw-down crown, titanium bracelet, quick adjustable clasp with a fold over safety clasp, perpetual calendar, and is radio controlled (the radio control only works in Japan, but you can get an app that can sync it. Also, the perpetual calendar works without the radio control feature; I just tested it this past February to see if it would go to the 29th, then change to the 1st, AND IT DID!) and lastly, is an Eco-Drive (solar)!
    The watch is the Citizen Promaster Land, reference PMD56-2952 Japanese Domestic Model. I had mine imported through Chrono24 and it is definitely my favorite watch!

  • @patrik3450
    @patrik3450 13 днів тому +3

    The watch itself looks like Iwc ingeniour but the dial looks like an OP. Fantastic job Citizen. Normally I’ll only go for higher end watches but citizen made a fantastic watch here

    • @dgdave2673
      @dgdave2673 11 днів тому

      Guess you meant AP. Yes 🙌

  • @creato938
    @creato938 16 днів тому +3

    Citizen always offered good value but this is on another level.

  • @timcheeseman2956
    @timcheeseman2956 15 днів тому

    That is a very impressive watch for that price, really nice work by Citizen there

  • @nguyenhuuthanh3336
    @nguyenhuuthanh3336 14 днів тому +1

    If the Citizen Logo is embossed, it's perfect

  • @Don-yf6yo
    @Don-yf6yo 15 днів тому

    Citizen has been hitting home runs in the last couple years! I'm really glad I didn't yet buy a Tsuyosa and discovered this watch. This is far better in just about every way. I'm very impressed with the build quality of this watch at this price point! It even has a sapphire! Citizen has had a reputation of putting mineral glass on most of their watches and I expected this to have glass as well but I'm glad Citizen surprised me on this aspect as well. I will definitely be picking one of these up! Too bad they are not available in the US right now. Like the Tsuyosas, Citizen may offer these watches in the US a few months after the initial release to other markets. Thanks for the review. It was helpful.

  • @MM-bg7in
    @MM-bg7in 12 днів тому

    Nice watch! Even nicer photography!

  • @ginocolella6373
    @ginocolella6373 16 днів тому +2

    Beautiful 😻

  • @paraknasish
    @paraknasish 11 днів тому

    WOW, I have to pick this one up!

  • @midge148
    @midge148 15 днів тому

    Yeah that is a stunning timepiece and no mistake 👍

  • @frederickontour1478
    @frederickontour1478 13 днів тому

    Sick watch really like it!

  • @marcustaylor9210
    @marcustaylor9210 16 днів тому +1

    Very tempting

  • @xBonyKnees
    @xBonyKnees 12 днів тому +1

    Would take the solar quartz eco-drive. I absolutely love the set and forget and accuracy of the eco-drive. Plus, still gorgeous

  • @marsmanic1666
    @marsmanic1666 13 днів тому

    Citizen really smashing it out of the park last couple of years. Lovely designs and very reasonable pricing.

  • @andrewd7586
    @andrewd7586 15 днів тому +1

    Andrei my first watch given to me by my now late father, was a 1970 Citizen manual date watch wayyyyy back in 1972! I still have it now & recently had it serviced. Honestly I only knew the Citizen brand here in Australia at that tender age of 10!🤪This new titanium auto is a definite to add, especially with those specs let alone the price!🤩👍🏻

  • @ioanpena
    @ioanpena 10 днів тому +1

    I prefer the eco drive since in 19 years of heavy usage i never had to service it . The original battery still going on !

  • @ATIWatchReviews
    @ATIWatchReviews 15 днів тому

    Quite the spec! will defo look to pick it up

  • @kofiofosu9051
    @kofiofosu9051 16 днів тому

    Beautiful

  • @BEM_01
    @BEM_01 14 днів тому +1

    Well done Citizen. Now make a 37mm version thanks.

  • @dgdave2673
    @dgdave2673 11 днів тому

    Citizen on a roll lately! This can be the death knell for Tissot PRX

  • @dgk2123
    @dgk2123 16 днів тому +1

    good review

  • @tonywong8134
    @tonywong8134 15 днів тому +1

    As someone with modest income I used to look at Seiko and Orient...they were cheaper than Citizen for roughly the same specs. Now that Seiko has moved upmarket Citizen has caught my eye these last few years. I've also looked at microbrands too. But Citizen has really knocked it out...but I do wish some of my favorite Citizen watches didn't have integrated lugs. I would like the option to switch out to bands.

  • @AbdulRWatches
    @AbdulRWatches 16 днів тому +5

    I would have bought one right away if it wasn't for that tiny date window. I would rather have a non date dial. Thanks for the video 👍🏽

  • @Corkboard753
    @Corkboard753 16 днів тому +1

    This looks like a winner from Citizen.

  • @bent540
    @bent540 16 днів тому +57

    after 15y of watch nerding i have evolved into solar quartz only

    • @Sirleopard666
      @Sirleopard666 16 днів тому +5

      At the beginning of my watch collection I tried an NH35, then I been only collecting solar watches most of them (90%) Citizen titanium, just one Seikona.. But this last release from Citizen is very tempting.
      Citizen is offering fresh designs with great specs at affordable prices, I'm just waiting for calm down the hype for this automatic release

    • @victorutomo7244
      @victorutomo7244 15 днів тому +1

      I decided to buy watches with manually wound mechanical movement or solar quartz movement.
      However, there are so many interesting watches with automatic movement. So tempting.

    • @stormyb3739
      @stormyb3739 13 днів тому

      I'm evolving to the same endgame. It's like the crab of the watch world.

  • @OsmanMelihFidan
    @OsmanMelihFidan 12 днів тому

    this watch really looks so nice

  • @mimesache8998
    @mimesache8998 16 днів тому +1

    Citizen are smashing it lately, the eco drive chronograph on the integrated design looks very good too, I'll be curious to see a review on their more expensive pieces like series 8 or le to see how they quality compears to seiko or other mid tie, great review as usual and cute cat btw

  • @KeeperCode
    @KeeperCode 13 днів тому

    Citizen has been killing it recently. Ya love to see it.

  • @johanvandersandt8904
    @johanvandersandt8904 16 днів тому +2

    That dial is on point Andrei! Wow look at that! I was wondering if I should get the Series 8 but this is super pretty!

    • @BraveBeaters
      @BraveBeaters  15 днів тому +1

      Honestly? This one looks better than the series 8

    • @johanvandersandt8904
      @johanvandersandt8904 15 днів тому

      @@BraveBeaters I think you are right my friend.

  • @N3VURMYND
    @N3VURMYND 16 днів тому +8

    I really wish it didn't have the pointless reminder that it's "Automatic Titanium" on the Dial.

  • @SoCalWatchReviews
    @SoCalWatchReviews 13 днів тому

    Great video brother ❤

  • @mehmetcamat4458
    @mehmetcamat4458 11 днів тому

    this watch is superb with its elegant dial and quality build material and very much luxury looking

  • @andreaiacolina
    @andreaiacolina 15 днів тому +1

    I bought one of these for my wife in the last days and it looks really nice and well built. If you put also the price into the equation, it becomes almost unbelievable!

  • @vemund77
    @vemund77 8 днів тому

    This model in eco-drive would be instant classic

  • @DaFox13
    @DaFox13 16 днів тому +1

    Got mine last week 😎

  • @ryndanriley5348
    @ryndanriley5348 15 днів тому

    I wish they'd release eco drive versions of all of these. I get that automatic watches fit the higher end market better, but I love the idea of having a nice watch that's super accurate and powered by light.

  • @tachillecremonini387
    @tachillecremonini387 16 днів тому +1

    Amazing ❤

  • @jodysilvia2
    @jodysilvia2 14 днів тому

    Wow citizen is moving on up. 🚀

  • @legumbro
    @legumbro 16 днів тому

    Beautiful. Maybe a bit big for my super thin wrist, but it certainly has the look and feel of a +1500 dollars watch.

  • @truesf345
    @truesf345 16 днів тому +2

    Citizen is crushing it these days

  • @Yokoway
    @Yokoway 9 днів тому

    I have a citizen but its certainly far from my favorite watch, HOWEVER.... this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and I can't believe they're selling it at this price point!

  • @o.b.9087
    @o.b.9087 13 днів тому

    I just got their latest automatic Promaster gmt which I absolutely adore, looks like I'll have to get this one as well.

  • @johnmonachelli5256
    @johnmonachelli5256 16 днів тому

    They love the date window in Japan lol beautiful piece

  • @pietrom2642
    @pietrom2642 12 днів тому +2

    As an engeneering student, no Titanium is 5× harder than steel. Its just bad marketing but doesnt take anything away from the watch