Promaster NY0013 – Affordable, Reliable and Iconic

The new Promaster NY013 for 2021 is the latest chapter in the continuing story for the new generation of assessibly priced, mechanical diving watches that CITIZEN has released since 2018, that are based on the original iconic 1989 model – the NY004.

Like last year’s Promaster NY0011 series, the new Promaster NY0013 series has the same new generation 44m size case, as well as a sapphire crystal. It goes further this year with the inclusion of a brand new movement, the Cal.8204 that adds a hacking function over the previous Cal.8203, the introduction of bracelet options and lastly, new models with Black-Ion Plating for a stealth look.

As expected with the series, all the signature elements are in place – 200 metres of water resistance in compliance with the ISO 6425 standard for diving watches, the newly designed hour markers that were introduced in 2018, as well as the unique bezel with serrated teeth for easy gripping in wet conditions which was the basis for the series nickname – “Fugu”, given by fans of the original 1989 watch. A key design feature of the recent generation of watches relates to this point – there is an engraving of a “Fugu”, or Japanese for “pufferfish”, on the caseback.

The new non-limited models are all offered in stainless steel cases with matching bracelets and include two matching dial and bezel options in black and a sunray finished green, as well as one Black-Ion Plated model with a black dial and bezel.