bobbysamd
February 18th, 2006, 06:07
My newest, a JP 2000, arrived from Singapore on Monday.
The watch, moments after I unpacked it and opened the box:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a51/bobbysamd/citizen01.jpg
Quality of packaging seems to be important to many people and watch reviewers. I would say that packaging matters if one pays high sums for watches, though my Rolex, which I acquired new, came in a disappointing cardboard box. In the JP 2000's case, packaging was not comparable with the more expensive Swiss watches I own, but, so what? I was perfectly content with the watch's packaging; moreover, the watch arrived in perfect condition.
The manual is in seven languages and is comprehensive. Just the same, it still took some doing to figure out the watch's functions. Further, the watch arrived with the correct time set for Singapore! It took me a while to figure out how to set the watch to my local date.
Below is a quick and horrendous wrist shot. But, it can be seen that the watch fits my 6.5" wrist just fine.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a51/bobbysamd/citizen02.jpg
Lume is typical Japanese - bright! The bezel ratchets smoothly and positively. The crown screws in and out smoothly. Accuracy, after four days, and after I figured out that the analog has to be set to the digital, has been perfect! Of course, with quartz, accuracy is a non-issue, but, so far, the JP 2000's accuracy is the best I've seen from any quartz watch I've owned, including my Seiko Tuna Can, Seiko Scubamaster and TAG-Heuer pilot watch.
Overall quality of this Citizen diver is excellent. The bezel and crown are nicely machined and knurled. Casework is excellent. The crown tube is robust. The rubber strap is stiff - just like my Auto-Zilla - but, nonetheless, comfortable.
I've been primarily a mechanical watch person, but, after five days, this watch has really grown on me. The longer I have this watch, the more I appreciate the workmanship Citizen has put in to it. This watch is a great value. It has a great "tool" look that I really enjoy. Notwithstanding my Auto-Zilla, which I also love, this watch has been such a great salesman for Citizen that I am strongly considering getting the newest Aqualand (below). In the meantime, my recommendation - get a JP 2000!
http://www.chrono-watch.com/images/prod/JV0030-01E.jpg
(Pic obviously borrowed)
The watch, moments after I unpacked it and opened the box:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a51/bobbysamd/citizen01.jpg
Quality of packaging seems to be important to many people and watch reviewers. I would say that packaging matters if one pays high sums for watches, though my Rolex, which I acquired new, came in a disappointing cardboard box. In the JP 2000's case, packaging was not comparable with the more expensive Swiss watches I own, but, so what? I was perfectly content with the watch's packaging; moreover, the watch arrived in perfect condition.
The manual is in seven languages and is comprehensive. Just the same, it still took some doing to figure out the watch's functions. Further, the watch arrived with the correct time set for Singapore! It took me a while to figure out how to set the watch to my local date.
Below is a quick and horrendous wrist shot. But, it can be seen that the watch fits my 6.5" wrist just fine.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a51/bobbysamd/citizen02.jpg
Lume is typical Japanese - bright! The bezel ratchets smoothly and positively. The crown screws in and out smoothly. Accuracy, after four days, and after I figured out that the analog has to be set to the digital, has been perfect! Of course, with quartz, accuracy is a non-issue, but, so far, the JP 2000's accuracy is the best I've seen from any quartz watch I've owned, including my Seiko Tuna Can, Seiko Scubamaster and TAG-Heuer pilot watch.
Overall quality of this Citizen diver is excellent. The bezel and crown are nicely machined and knurled. Casework is excellent. The crown tube is robust. The rubber strap is stiff - just like my Auto-Zilla - but, nonetheless, comfortable.
I've been primarily a mechanical watch person, but, after five days, this watch has really grown on me. The longer I have this watch, the more I appreciate the workmanship Citizen has put in to it. This watch is a great value. It has a great "tool" look that I really enjoy. Notwithstanding my Auto-Zilla, which I also love, this watch has been such a great salesman for Citizen that I am strongly considering getting the newest Aqualand (below). In the meantime, my recommendation - get a JP 2000!
http://www.chrono-watch.com/images/prod/JV0030-01E.jpg
(Pic obviously borrowed)