{"id":21591,"date":"2023-10-16T14:11:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T14:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeland-life.com\/?p=21591"},"modified":"2023-10-16T14:11:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T14:11:39","slug":"citizen-promaster-aqualand-bj2167-03e-watch-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeland-life.com\/?p=21591","title":{"rendered":"Citizen Promaster Aqualand BJ2167-03E Watch Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Citizen\u2019s Aqualand watch first debuted in 1985, and was a leader in new dive watch technology. It was the first dive watch to incorporate a digital depth gauge. Digital depth gauges had been around for years, as had depth gauge watches, but the original Aqualand was the first to combine the two features. In 1989, Citizen launched their Promaster line, with driving, pilot\u2019s, and diver\u2019s watches, and the Aqualand became a part of the Promaster line.<\/p>\n

Since then, Citizen has abandoned the digital depth gauge in
\nfavor of a more traditional analog gauge. They\u2019ve also made several other
\nchanges to keep the Aqualand up to date. Let\u2019s take a closer look at this
\nlegendary, yet modern, watch.<\/p>\n

Built For Diving<\/h2>\n

The Promaster Aqualand Ref BJ2167-03E puts function over style. Everything about this watch is made for diving, not to please the eye. This isn\u2019t to say that it\u2019s ugly. But it\u2019s loaded with features and has a relatively cluttered dial. If you\u2019re looking for an understated, formal watch, this isn\u2019t it.<\/p>\n

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\"Aqualand<\/p>\n

The dial is designed for high visibility, with a matte black finish and wide, silver and white lume hashes at the five-minute marks. The hour hand is short and very fat, with a lume finish. The minute hand is just as fat, but it\u2019s a bit longer, with a bright red outline that makes it pop. The second hand is slender and bright red, with a white lume square in the middle for added low-light visibility.<\/p>\n

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Outside of the main dial, there\u2019s a depth gauge ring. When you press the dive mode pusher at 2 o\u2019clock, the second hand will change function, and will indicate your depth instead of the time. The depth gauge goes down to 50 meters, which will be sufficient for almost any diver. In addition, there\u2019s a 50-meter depth gauge subdial at the 12 o\u2019clock position. The Aqualand features a moisture sensor, and will automatically activate this depth gauge when it gets wet. This way, you can use the depth gauge and still take advantage of the second hand.<\/p>\n

\"Short<\/p>\n

In the 9 o\u2019clock position, there\u2019s a 24-hour subdial. Unlike most of the Aqualand, this subdial is a bit Spartan. It has the number 12, the number 24, and a pair of hashes at 3 and 9 o\u2019clock. To be fair, this is good enough to get the job done, since you\u2019ll at least know whether the time is showing AM or PM. In the 3 o\u2019clock position, you\u2019ll find a small white date window. Finally, at 6 o\u2019clock, there\u2019s a power reserve meter. <\/p>\n

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If all these features aren\u2019t enough, the Aqualand can function as a chronograph. This will measure time in single-second intervals up to 50 minutes. All in all, the Aqualand offers more features than most watches in this price range \u2013 or any price range, for that matter.<\/p>\n

Massive Size<\/h2>\n

The Promaster Aqualand Ref BJ2167-03E has a large, 46mm case. At first glance, this seems big, but not enormous. But the numbers just don\u2019t do the new Aqualand justice. In fact, it\u2019s big and chunky, with a raised, Pepsi-style unidirectional bezel. The first 20 minutes of the bezel are red, with the rest in black as befits a dive watch. The ten-minute marks are denoted with large white numerals that are easy to read in low-light underwater conditions.<\/p>\n

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There are thick, screw-down crowns at both the 3 o\u2019clock and 9 o\u2019clock positions. At 2 and 4 o\u2019clock, you\u2019ll find a pair of pushers that also have a screw-down design. The crowns are protected by square extensions that prevent undesired operation. All of this supports the 200-meter water resistance, which makes the Aqualand perfect for scuba diving. The scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is slightly raised, with a slight curve around the perimeter. This does not distort the center of the dial. However, it slightly distorts the outer edge. It\u2019s easy to read, but adds an attractive touch to an otherwise utilitarian timepiece.<\/p>\n

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A fat rubber strap completes the package. There\u2019s no depth
\nchart, since that would be an unnecessary, outdated addition. Instead, it has
\nnarrow vertical ridges that help prevent slippage. It\u2019s utilitarian, but it\u2019s
\nreasonably comfortable, and it works.<\/p>\n

Citizen Eco-Drive Movement<\/h2>\n

The original Aqualand had a quartz movement, which was functional but unimpressive. In the mid 90s, Citizen rolled out their famous solar-powered Eco-Drive movement, and quickly started using it in the majority of their watches. The Aqualand Ref BJ2167-03E uses their Caliber B740 movement. Not only is it solar-powered, but it has a power reserve of 180 days. For most watches, this wouldn\u2019t be necessary. But if you\u2019re looking for a dedicated dive watch, it\u2019s a great feature. You can store the Aqualand for months without having to set it afterwards. In other words, you don\u2019t have to worry about keeping your watch out of service during the off-season.<\/p>\n

To have a look at the full range of Citizen watches visit their official website here<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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