In 1983, a barnacle-covered, Citizen Challenge Diver from 1977 was retrieved from an Australian beach. Much to the wide-eyed surprise of its discoverers, this watch was still running as if nothing had happened as its case protected its movement from water and dirt. This awe-inspiring find inspired Citizen’s newest dive watch, the Promaster Mechanical Diver 200M “Fujitsubo” Full Black Ref. NB6025-59H, which is a modern take on the original 1977 dive watch.
This new dive watch evokes a nautical, old-school look and has dimensions alluding to the original 70s timepiece. However, the NB6025-59H has been contemporized in major areas via updated materials and technology, as well as is ISO 6425 compliant. Moreover, the NB6025-59H is completely made of Super Titanium, treated with the brand’s proprietary Duratect hardening technology. After all, Citizen was the pioneer watch manufacturer to manufacture a titanium-made watch that was commercially available in 1970. Back then, titanium was used in the space and aeronautical industries. Over time, Super Titanium, a registered trademark combining the brand’s titanium processing technologies and Duratect surface hardening process, was developed. Therefore this watch is way more scratch resistant and resilient than steel and can last for a very long time.
The gun-metal finished case of the lightweight NB6025-59H measures 42mm in diameter and 12.3mm in height. Although the unidirectional bezel may appear a bit wider than the middle case, both have precisely the same width.The brushed finishing on the case and the polished outer surface of the bezel is also aesthetically captivating. Furthermore, the bezel has a spot-on alignment, ensuring safe diving. The Promaster is anti-magnetic up to 1,600A/m thanks to its rugged built