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Hi WUS, my first post!
I just got the bracelet version bn150-61e a couple of days ago.
Quite satisfied so far. The bracelet is really comfortable and I like the divers extension, which makes it very easy to adjust.
My only concern is the mineral glass. I have got already a small scratch on the glass after "gently" banging the watch against a metallic door knob. So much for a beater watch o|. Not very impressed with that. I'm used to sapphire and I think I will stick to sapphire going forward. Even if others can't see the scratch, I can, and that annoys me.

Anyway, overall pretty happy with the watch. I can't wait to wear it in my next dive, whenever that might be. :-d

 
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Hi Watchomatic! I don't get your complain, it's only now that you have a scratch on the crystal that you have a beater!! Not kidding around! I heard you can disguise the scratches a bit using abrasive toothpaste, those aggressive whitening ones like Denivit or similar. I doubt it very much but there are threads on here that swear they do work.

I know it sucks to get a scratch on your new watch but that really takes the safe queen element away and gets you a proper beater. If you want to go sapphire, besides Hiro recommendation, there's also taucheruhren.de if you are in Europe. Mind you that a crystal swap will mean you'll have to have it pressure tested, etc if you want to keep the WR. Soooo... just wear the damn thing and don't worry about it! A banged up diver just tells people you are a regular Bear Grylls :-d
 
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Re: Citizen BN0151-09L some pics

I purchased a navy HD (Heavy Duty) NATO strap from Crown and Buckle with black PVD hardware (Navy HD NATO - 20mm Ballistic Nylon - Crown and Buckle). Even though they call these straps NATOs they are actually ZULUs (correct me if I'm wrong!). The strap has a nice oily finish/quality that changes in the light and matches the watch nicely. It's hard to capture its actual colour on camera but here are my best efforts.
 

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Re: Citizen BN0151-09L some pics

indytim8 said:
I purchased a navy HD (Heavy Duty) NATO strap from Crown and Buckle with black PVD hardware (Navy HD NATO - 20mm Ballistic Nylon - Crown and Buckle). Even though they call these straps NATOs they are actually ZULUs (correct me if I'm wrong!). The strap has a nice oily finish/quality that changes in the light and matches the watch nicely. It's hard to capture its actual colour on camera but here are my best efforts.
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That's a great combo! I like it!

Yep, that style is technically called Zulu by Maratac.
 
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Re: Citizen BN0151-09L some pics

hiro1963 said:
That's a great combo! I like it!

Yep, that style is technically called Zulu by Maratac.
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We all call them that but, according to Eddie from Time Factors, he's the one that came up with these straps. They were called Rhino straps when he sold them. Just a curiosity and a bit of trivia I never verified or cared to try.
 
#2,127 ·
I would like to ask if there are any alternative bezels for these watches. Just for playing around or for replacement in case o damaged ones.
Also my watch has a small gap (hairline thickness) between the bezel and the case. When I tap the bezel a click sound comes up. Is this normal?
 
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Kisifer said:
I would like to ask if there are any alternative bezels for these watches. Just for playing around or for replacement in case o damaged ones.
Also my watch has a small gap (hairline thickness) between the bezel and the case. When I tap the bezel a click sound comes up. Is this normal?
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Not that I know of and I'm willing to say with 99% confidence there aren't. No such thing as the Seiko mod scene with Citizen. Couple of options for the classic automatic NY0040 but I don't even think there's a bezel option with that one. If you damage it, return it to Citizen for replacement.

As to the gap, mine is pretty tight but it has to have a gap, otherwise you would scrap the case with the bezel once you turned it. That and sand that can get in, so yes, I would say it's normal.
 
#2,129 ·
Watchomatic said:
Hi WUS, my first post!
I just got the bracelet version bn150-61e a couple of days ago.
Quite satisfied so far. The bracelet is really comfortable and I like the divers extension, which makes it very easy to adjust.
My only concern is the mineral glass. I have got already a small scratch on the glass after "gently" banging the watch against a metallic door knob. So much for a beater watch o|. Not very impressed with that. I'm used to sapphire and I think I will stick to sapphire going forward. Even if others can't see the scratch, I can, and that annoys me.

Anyway, overall pretty happy with the watch. I can't wait to wear it in my next dive, whenever that might be. :-d

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As mentioned above, a beater watch by definition is something that's meant to take hard knocks. It still sucks that it got scratched, though. Enjoy your new piece and welcome to WUS.
 
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Watchomatic said:
Thanks guys, it's all good, I'm over it already (the scratch I mean).
I'm loving the watch so far!
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I know you like the clasp thus far but if the size and absence of real microadjustements start to bug you, browse a few pages back. I ended up replacing it on my Excalibur (same clasp) for a shorter one with conventional microadjustement.
 
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I noticed the lack of microadjustments, but it fits me well (for now) after revoming 3 links from the bracelet. The first day I was wearing it with the diver extension extended 1 click, but not anymore. I hope I won't feel the need to tight it a bit again. The only option i can see is removing another link and using the extension to adjust the bracelet... or replacing the clasp as you did.
 
#2,136 ·
Wow. 214 pages. Think this model may be my first Citizen. Without wading through this monster thread, does anyone have a quick reference for the SS bracelet? I would only get the blue if the bracelet is available and for a reasonable price.
 
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Radar1 said:
Wow. 214 pages. Think this model may be my first Citizen. Without wading through this monster thread, does anyone have a quick reference for the SS bracelet? I would only get the blue if the bracelet is available and for a reasonable price.
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A fellow member from Canada contacted Citizen Canada and they told him that they could order a bracelet for him. I'm sorry that I forgot how much it was and the reference number of the bracelet though. It's buried somewhere in this thread.
 
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