Dial Of The Year 2022! Citizen NB1060-12L
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Thanks again, Gary, this one is lovely. You really do have excellent taste my friend, and each watch very diffferent from the last. My first JDM Citizen, and the first Citizen over $500USD and it is very impressive. Case finish, handset, and of course, the dat dial! Cheers, Jody
Citizen has always had some hidden gems, and over the last few years they've started really killing it with their new releases, particularly with mechanical watches they somewhat neglected before.
I really love Citizen, had only good experience with the models I own. But now I just want this one on my collection. It looks amazing.
I'm happy to see Citizen stepping up their game here. A lot of people have lost enthusiasm for Seiko in the last few years so it's great to have a quality alternative.
Feel better soon Jody. And thanks to Gary and all the others who loan you their watches so you can share them with us.
Even tho I overpayed havely on this one due to taxes and high local currency flactuations I think its my favourite watch to wear. The dial is just a work of art.
I think Citizen is highly under-rated as a watch company. Seiko could learn a thing or two from them about build quality and QC. And their high-end paper dials are exquisite. This watch is a no-brainer for me. Definitely worth considering.
Seikos problem is that they have way to much products. They began to see that problem and started cutting off a lot of models.
It's like Seiko has it's own favourites. There are watches like the Alpinist reinterpretation where they go crazy on the specs and the QC is on point. Then they have some other Prospex-models they don't care about. It's not even a thing about pricepoint. There are some 2000 dollar watches from Seiko with bad QC and models like their diver-reinterpretations are flawless. The Sumo has way better finishing than the normal turtle. I think it's good for them that they step up in price, reduce their catalouge and offer better products. They really understood their own faults from recent years.
That Citizen is way nicer than I expected, even compared to the thumbnail image. The unique dial, hands and case finishing all add up to an impressive piece.
The silver dial probably looks like the surface of the moon. 👍🏻
Been eying this for a while and finally bit the bullet. 100% lives up to the hype. Great size as well (I was afraid it would be a little thick for my wrists). Might be my new daily driver as it dresses up and down well.
Awesome dial much better than the Ginza in my opinion and the shirt you are wearing is awesome in a completely different way 👌
that dial is an absolute beauty. a really lovely understated classy watch
I just came across this watch by accident and thought it was stunning! Decided to search UA-cam for reviews and, surely enough, Jody had just posted this. This is a sign! 😂 I’m buying the watch!
Just an pair of hours talking about this with a friend. Between 650 and 750 depend blue and white dial in Spain. Awesome
I never knew that 😳. I'm still learning. wowie. I think texture dial and metal fleck colours should be awsome next year.
What a beauty! Gary did well there. Definately getting GS 'Elegance collection' vibess off that.
I own the NB1050-59A, which has a white dial with a slight silvery complexion. The stock bracelet was useless (male end links, two micro adjusts and 19mm as well), but after putting it on a Strapcode superfine mesh bracelet, it exudes more of a vintage King Seiko vibe. Very simple and elegant piece. Citizen also offers black and blue dial variants of the NB1050 line--these are great alternatives to the SARB for those who are interested.
I've got the same watch with the black dial, don't mind the band at all personally
I own the black dial as well. One of the best bang per buck watch out there. Crazy specs for the money and I like the bracelet. I am a bracelet guy so the 19mm doesnt matter to me - it wont leave the bracelet.
The male endlinks are a plus in my book, because a 38mm is a small watch and it makes it wear better on my wrist (that obviously depends on wrist size). It has solid links and endlinks, it is sized with pins and collars (which imo is superior to just pins and equally easy to size in this case due to the collar being on the middle links and not on the outter), a milled clasp, etc. It could have more micro adjustments holes or at least half links for sure. And the clasp could be better finished on the inner part - upon close inspection you can see the harsh finishing on the inside of the scissored milled parts (a small sandpaper can fix it rather easily tho). But still it is a great bracelet for a watch that costs less than 500 bucks.
@@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95 if you have a big wrist the bracelet is ok. But with those male end links it’s like 51mm which is way too big for people with sub 7” wrists
Late comment, but do you mind dropping a link for the strapcode bracelet? Planning to buy the 1050 and pair it with a third party bracelet.
That's a beautiful watch. I'd have a hard time paying that for a Citizen, which I know is silly. But I'm glad to see them stepping up their game. Feel better soon, J.
Thanks Alton! Check out the AQ4020-54Y, and particularly the sadly limited AQ4020-54Z. Stunning! And $2K+
Definitely wouldn’t pay $1k+ for a Citizen. But I am warming up to the brand
Honestly I usually agree. I haven't seen many Citizens I found tempting.... but if I could afford to, this one might just do it. Sadly, my current most expensive watch was a little under half the cost of this one, and that was a stretch for me. lol
Holy crap this looks good. Why wouldn't they release this worldwide already?
The NB1050 series is lovely too if a bit boring on the dial front. Still compelling in a post-SARB033 world!
Nice to see Citizen getting some love although the Seiko is equally nice. Great video as always Jody!
Citizen is so under rated. They make superb watches.
In fairness, the Citizen Chronomasters, and the washi paper variants, have always had exceptional dials. But, they tend to be JDM models.
I feel your pain Jody, my voice has lowered two octaves as I've been under the weather too. Glad it didn't stop you from reviewing this watch though, a real beauty it is.
Fabulous looking watch. Love the deployment strap and GS handset. Dial is great, being unique. Not sure on the engine. Looks good on wrist.
Thank you! I enjoyed this video. I've been eyeing these since they came out a couple of months back, but thanks for taking the trouble to shoot some nice footage of it. The Silver is also fantastic. That said, the blue packs the biggest punch.
But what is your fascination with signed crowns? The more I collect watches and wear different watches, the less I find myself caring about what's on the side of the watch I will never, ever look at. Crowns need to feel good and be proportional. But signing them? Zero shits given here. :)
And this branding question is also interesting. Personally I really don't care that a 7000 Euro Citizen actually just says Citizen on the dial. It's honest. The luxury is in the product: The technology and finish of a Chronomaster are truly something else, and if you associate that with Citizen's mall watches.... well, then it really isn't about the watch.
I would argue Citizen should not do anything Grand. The brand is just fine.
@@Chrissepisje Thanks for bravely contradicting the obsession with signed crowns. Sure they're nice to have, but I’ve never considered them a decision factor in whether or not to buy a watch or something that by itself justifies a higher price. The size, feel, and ease of operation of a crown are much more important to me than whether it’s signed or not. A logo or initial will not relieve your frustration if a crown doesn’t reliably click into the date position when you need to adjust it.
Amazing watch Jody! Recently Citizen has started to focus more on "watch connoisseurs". Until then, it was almost 100% aimed at the average joe only.
Definitely one gorgeous dial. I put this one in my 10 amazing watch dials video I released a couple of months ago.
Magnificent piece, love the aqua 🌊 marble I said $ 700 dollars sounds right, I guess you're not paying for the movement or the crown,is the impressive dial ,a has wow factor in my humble opinion.....lovely piece ,thank you again for reviewing this incredible gorgeous piece no doubt seriously,,Jodi wet well soon Greetings from St George Utah 👋 until next time...
Thanks again Jody..
I aimed at between £600-700 which looking at how sterling is doing ain't far off , but i'd say i'd take this hi-beat beauty over what Seiko offers for an equivalent price plus in general Citizen qc by comparison isn't as much of an issue , but agree re: the signed crown & having varying lines but the main thing is the quality of the piece for the price .
I certainly was guessing more than $ 500, having a curved sapphire crystal, nice strap with a deployant clasp. The 19 mm lug with is slightly annoying but Citizen got the proportions right. More of these please Citizen!
More of these as non-JDM, please
Many Grand Seiko do exactly the same and use the 19mm and 21mm
While unpopular measures but certainly available
Cool dial. For someone like myself who already has a Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SARY085, it would seem a little redundant to add one of these Citizens to the collection. I think the Presage Cocktail Times offer a bit more in case design, crown, case dimensions, etc.
Okay Citizen you have my attention! Not just the other Japanese watch company in the shadow of the great Automatics like Seiko and Orient.
Wow, that is a really nice looking watch. I would really love to see what the silver dial version looks like. I definitely think this would make a really nice office watch that is a departure from your typical plain jane watches that are out and about. The best thing is that each dial is going to unique and different from the others in it's execution. That makes it pretty special. I would really love to see your take on The Citizen 0100 or even any of the Chronomasters.
As far as branding goes, I have to say that I like the fact that I have a double branded Snowflake. Everyone not in the watch community see is and says, "Oh, that is just a Seiko" and I'm fine with that. I would rather have a stealthy high end watch rather than something that draws attention to me as a target when I am out on the street. That being said, I wouldn't mind having one of the Citizen 0100's because most people will just think it is "just an Eco Drive" and nothing special.
Citizen is so underrated, I saw the dial and I really liked it but....then you showed the movement and the automatic rotor, what is that :O truely stunning!
One of the only watches I’ve ever bought immediately at first sight. Amazing
still pretty?
Happy with the purchase?
Awesome dial! Citizen is getting better in value for money compared to Seiko imo. Please review the Citizen Tsuyosa! It's an automatic, sapphire crystal Rolex OP inspired watch for 300 usd.
Get well soon!
Thanks mate!
Had some great citizen divers, and recently started looking at their other offerings. Picked up a titanium NJ2180 in blue and love it. Dial is very reminiscent of a Presage.
What a fantastic dial. I must say some of the JDM models are fantastic.
This watch caught my attention some time ago. Initially I wanted Tissot PRX but then I found this one. Both are at the same price range. I still can't decide which one should I get, but I'm slightly leaning towards Citizen. Thanks for rewiev Jody, there aren't many detailed rewievs of this watch on youtube.
Citizen doesn't get the credit they deserve. I own 5 and I have yet to encounter any of the notorious QC issues that Seiko is known for. Also, this dial is stunning. Absolutely love it.
Citizen > Seiko
Citizen doesn’t get the credit, cause most of their interesting watches are not being offered outside of Japan. And the watches they offer here in Europe are mostly non mechanical, big and pretty uninteresting. So yeah, I don’t think they deserve more credit.
I mean, I have 6 Seiko's with 0 QC issues so that's not saying much.
This is a beautiful watch though and I can appreciate it without slagging off another brand
@@pk1342 Neat. 👍
Cheers for the review again Jody! I never really had any interest in Citizens before but it was more to do with their designs and less so about the brand itself.
I'm still in the honeymoon period with it at the moment but I'm very very happy with this purchase so far.
Ps I saw my Barry White comment yesterday sneaked into the video 😆
Cheers Gary, it's a stunner! ❤
Can't get enough of your love baby 🎶
@@juniorjohnson5961 🤣
Citizen always been my favorite .... Great Watches In a great price !
Beautiful dial, love a citizen and hope this will rival the Seiko Cocktail time now they've turned a bit crap. 700 dollars with no signed crown and a Miyota is mental though. They either need to go for luxury or affordable, this just sits in a weird spot in the middle. Dial is mega though.
I love my Citizen Blue Angels! Very beautiful and surprisingly legible! The leather/nylon strap is great but takes time to break in.
Good analysis within the review. Agree with you about branding. This is on my Christmas list. I find your videos alyways worth a second look.
Looks like a Seiko with a dial by anOrdain. Love it love it love it. Gets my vote for dial of the year for sure. Thanks Jody!!!
exactly
The dial of the serie 8 NA1015-81Z 830 is Insane!
That case and dial looks just like a Grand Seiko. Wow!
Glad to know that the Birmingham in question is not the one in England or Alabama.
On the other hand, I would love to see somebody brave enough to send multiple not inexpensive watches to the other side of the world for somebody else to do a youtube review.
Love it. I was expecting at least $800 Aussie. It’s all in the dial I guess, and probably fair enough. I think Citizen case finishing is excellent on the whole.
What a great dial Jody. The price is a bit too high with an unsigned crown I guess.... Thanks for the review.
That price is about the same as my sarx055, which is titanium case and bracelet. You're right Jody, that dial is great, maybe better than the "snowflake" style dial on the sarx.
Simple and elegant with an interesting colour palette, think Jackson Pollock lite. Impressive with a silly lug width, but I would forgive it that for that dial.
Damn, sweet Yolandi shirt. Wouldn't have guessed you were a fan
Hey Jody:
1. My guess was an rrsp of $800usd.
2. And here's an idea: How about launching an annual awards show with your pics for the best watches in different categories (diver, dress, etc.) and/or with the best elements (best dial, best lume, best bracelet). I even have the name for you: the Jodys!
Stunning dial indeed, would look amazing on a bracelet!
I just got this watch for Christmas and I am blown away. The quality to value ratio is amazing
When this first arrived, I was seriously gawking at it for about 5 minutes. You know what I mean, when I say that even these videos don't do it justice with how nice it actually looks in person.
Where did you buy this from, I wanna get it too
@@ashwinarya5896 a seller directly from Japan. But I have seen it on Amazon too
And mine came in today and it’s a stunner
That's a beautiful dial. Reminds me of the Seiko cocktail series matcha limited edition from last year but in a different color and with a bit more color dynamics. Really well done.
Get well soon (if you're not already by the time this goes out)!
Nice watch also.
I was eyeing this one few days ago, before I watched your video, Jody. So... I guess we have same sophisticated taste! Cheers!
All hail Gary from Birmingham! 🙏❤ Hope you feel better soon Jody. I'm in the same boat 😬
You need to look at the Citizen Nb1041 and 1050. Both of them are way cheaper, and also very nice.
For all kinds of luxurious ⌚👆👆👆 look up and check him out 💯✅
As pretty as this dial is, I have never been attracted to Citizen as a brand. I have tried and tried and tried but never been able to connect with the brand, with no citizens finding their way into my collection. However, if this had Seiko on the dial, I potentially would have been all over it. Fab video and review as always mate👍
@@mahboobahmad9743 Isn’t it interesting how we have or develop distinct emotions about these abstractions we call brands? For example, your description of your lack of connection with Citizen could exactly apply to my indifference to Rolex (o.k., with the exception of both versions of the Explorer). Even as a kid, long before I ever thought of collecting watches, I just didn’t like the name. It seemed to me more appropriate for a maker of ball bearings or baked rolls. On the other hand, I always found Omega an appealing name for a line of watches, even though I'll probably never own one. Rationality has nothing to do with it.
I can appreciate the aquarium glass analogy, but I kinda like it.
Gorgeous watch, there is so much going on with Citizen, but too much of it is JDM only. Get it out into the world Citizen!
I fink you freeky and I like you a lot. I guessed lower. Many choices at $700 and the Citizen name just doesn't have the oomph at more than $500 for me. That said, what a beautiful watch. Citizen can do great things of that there is no doubt. Cheers from the land of hurricanes.
I certainly wouldn't have problem with paying that for this one if I were looking into that range of prices. The dial is gorgeous and the finishing looks superb, plus Citizen is a great brand, real bang for the buck. I have an Eco Drive blue diver, and I couldn't be more satisfied with it.
I am quite enjoying the guest narrator, great gravitas and timbre 😂
WOW! What a Dial! Impressive! Thanks Jody for this nice Video and speedy recovery!
I saw this watch and it was love at first sight, but being a broke University student I can't buy this but surely one day, I'll own this.
I've been looking at this recently so was great to see a fantastic, detailed review, thank you. It really helps to see those macro shots and especially to see it on wrist and you always do a fantastic job. I've always been a fan of Citizen and think they are overlooked/underrated a bit by the UA-cam community. Thanks for another great review, keep up the outstanding work.
Plus those hands! Lovely watch all the way, cheers Citizen (at last??!!).
Thanks for the review Jody, a great watch featured today. Get well soon mate, cheers.
Your cold makes you sound a bit like Pazuzu from The Exorcist. "What an excellent day for a Citizen!"
An absolute STUNNER, I"m in love!!! But... I have to agree with you- if Citizen is stepping up in this game to a higher league, this should go with some sort of distinction in terms of branding... When you started presenting the watch, I was ready to "pull the trigger" on it immediately right there...until you revealed the price! From Citizen I"d expect something below 500 USD! With 700 USD they are entering some strong competition and the "trigger pulling" is becoming not so obvious anymore...
Name me one watch below $1000, that has an equally good or better dial. You can't.
Senior citizens, although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, can still serve a purpose.
Brand doesn't matter if you build brand trust and price reasonably for what you're selling that's better than tonne of sub brands
Citizen makes a lot of beautiful watches, that's for sure. I think the Chonomaster design is amazing. The watch in this review is lovely. How is the accuracy? Is it ~2 secs a day like the best Rolexes?
Great video, I have a green dial Kuroshio that is my favorite dial out of my collection
Yes, it's ridiculous what citizen created there. Who could've known. I'm absolutely in love with this dial, but since I bought a 3k watch, I suddenly became a 1 watch person 😅😅
Citizen maybe should bring back the eagle motifs to differentiate mid range stuff, it’s a lovely thing. Bit harsh on the Blue Angel, Seiko watches with chronograph and slide rule are pretty busy too…
I have to say that if I hadn't seen the brand logo I'd have sworn it was a Seiko dial. Hands and indices have a very Sarb 35 look to them. Cracking looking watch and I even think the date window suits it. Looks an absolute strap monster as well, despite the 19mm.
Beautiful watch. At $600 it should have a 28,800 movement with bidirectional rotor imo. As it stands, I think it shouldn't be over $400.
The dial is nice not sure it is the dial of the year though. great video
Awesome looking watch! Citizens been on a roll lately while Seikos been rather stagnant...
I think Gary and I have very similar tastes. LOVE all of the watches he's lent you! Does he have an IG?
He doesn't but his taste is always really interesting. He has loaned me another, coming next week!
Picked this one up last month. Absolute delight!
For the price guess I'd say $550 actual retail $800 RRP
It's a nice watch, the colors are good. it sounds like it would probably barely fit me with my 7.5" wrist
I used to have citizens but all ended up being a dissapointment in the end.
I think I will have to forgive and give a place in my collection for one. This gem looks a perfect option
It’s back in stock and I am pulling the trigger on it this time but I have to grab the black one on bracelet and switch it. What a stellar looking dial.
I had to come back and check it again on the best Watch review channel on UA-cam, long time Jody ! Hope all is well brother !
Please signed crown!!! Citizen!
I do love my Ginza. Interestingly, it also has 19mm lugs and an unsigned crown. The lug width doesn't really bother me too much as a 20mm straps sit in there just fine.
I think this Citizen has gorgeous
Also you need to look Chronomaster series
I recommend this bracelet for this watch here : ua-cam.com/video/R0ndQT2_mYQ/v-deo.html
Stunner dial indeed! … and I hope you’ll feel all-the-way better soon!
Jody, which do you have more: watches or T-shirts? 😃😃
Looks lovely, but id go with the Seiko Presage Blue Moon. Would really have to see both in the flesh.
As someone whos top limit for a watch is around $1200, I hate that those kind of affordable classy watches always comes in 38mm. Anything less than 42, maaaaaaybe 40 looks ridiculous on my wrist, and there are so many Japanese out there which I would want to have which simply looks ridiculously small on my wrist :(
Bloody Hell that's Beautiful!!!!
For some reason it reminds me of a Moser watch. Look fabulous.