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New Citizen Asia Limited Promaster Mechanical Diver 200m 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 matching dial and bezel options in black, as well as one Black-Ion Plated model with a black dial and bezel.
Additionally, two limited edition versions are offered, one with a black dial and the other with a fully lumed dial. Both models are limited to 1989 pieces, with each piece engraved with its own serial number. These models feature a Black-Ion Plated stainless steel case and comes mounted on a polyurethane strap.
Lastly, like all the recent generation of NY004 inspired models, each watch will be presented in a special box in the shape of a diving oxygen cylinder, which will differ slightly with regards to the two limited edition models by engraving with its own serial number, comes with an individual certificate card and commemorative coin.

[Product specifications]
 

Brand product name	CITIZEN PROMASTER / NY013 Mechanical Diver 200m
Model	NY0139-11E	NY0138-14X	NY0135-80E	NY0130-83E
Launch	August 2021
Retail Price with GST	SGD 738.70 / MYR 2,210	SGD 770.40 / MYR 2,310	SGD 770.40 / MYR 2,310	SGD 674.10 / MYR 2,020
Limited quantity	1,989pcs (Asia)	1,989pcs (Asia)	-
Case	Stainless Steel (Black Ion Plating BIP)			Stainless Steel
Band	Urethane		Stainless Steel (BIP)	Stainless Steel
Glass	Sapphire glass
Dial Colour	Black	Luminous	Black	Black
Size	44.00 mm / 13.1mm (design specification only)
Movement	Cal.8204 / Automatic & Manual winding / Day & Date Display / 200m water resistance / Luminous (hands + indices) / Hacking function / Running time of approx. 42 hours (when fully wound) / 21 jewels

 

Since its debut in 1989, PROMASTER has become an icon among professional sports watches, known for superior durability and reliability in extreme outdoor environments on land, at sea, and in the air. The three classifications in the series are designed with high-performance specifications and durability: MARINE - for divers, LAND - for climbers, and SKY - for aviation. PROMASTER is exclusively designed for optimum functionality, durability, and safety, inspiring the imagination of generations of active sports aficionados who push beyond physical and mental boundaries

 

[About Citizen]
 

CITIZEN WATCH is a true manufacture d'horlogerie with a comprehensive manufacturing process that extends from creating a watch’s individual components to its final assembly. The company operates in more than 140 countries and regions around the world. Since its founding in 1918, CITIZEN has held the belief of “Better Starts Now” — that is, no matter who you are and what you do, it is always possible to make something better, and now is the time to start doing it. Based this belief, we have created watches, invented and improved technologies and explored the future of watches such as our proprietary light-powered Eco-Drive technology and state-of-the-art satellite-synchronized timekeeping.