Citizen Promaster BN0156-05E Eco-Drive Diver
Currently serving in the US Navy as an aircraft mechanic, stationed in Japan. Walking with buddies to a favorite taco spot in the local town outside base. On the wrist, a Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive Diver, the BN0156-05E. The Seiko 5 Sport on the buddy's wrist at the top was the submitter's first watch, the one that started it all. The buddy had mentioned getting a watch but didn't know what to get, and the Seiko wasn't getting much wear. "I knew right then and there that it was calling to gift him that watch." Perfect for him, and a starter watch. Have you ever handed your first watch to a friend to get them started? If you have a wrist shot from somewhere that matters, submit at the link in bio. Tempus Est Potentia.
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Citizen Promaster Diver BN0156-05E Eco-Drive
Citizen showed a prototype light powered analog quartz watch in 1974 and released the Crystron Solar Cell in 1976, which Citizen calls the world's first commercial light powered analog quartz watch. In 1995 it developed a version that could run six months on a full charge using a rechargeable lithium ion cell.
The BN0156-05E puts that system into a Promaster dive watch: steel case, unidirectional bezel, urethane strap and 200 metres of water resistance, running on any light it sees.
Seiko 5 Sports
The Seiko that went to the buddy comes from a line Seiko started in 1963 with the Sportsmatic 5, built on five promises: automatic movement, day and date at three, water resistance, a recessed crown at four, and a durable case and bracelet.