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jamesh · 2 April 2010, 03:48 PM

I've just taken delivery of my new "Ecozilla", also known as the Citizen Eco-Drive diver. I bought it online so hadn't seen one in person until received it.

I knew from seeing pics and reading reading reviews that it was big. But wow, nothing prepared me for HOW big. It's HUGE! I think it's mainly the height of the case rather than the width that gives this feeling. Definitely a purpose built diving watch.

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I'm very impressed with the design and materials (titanium) but to be honest - the thing is so big, I'm now wondering if it may look out of place anywhere other than on a dive boat with full scuba gear! Anyway, we'll see...

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cody p · 2 April 2010, 03:55 PM

nice, i've always liked that watch. i understand it's 48mm. may i ask how big your wrist is?

everose · 2 April 2010, 06:13 PM

ONLY 48mm?????.....try the Promaster at 55mm.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To be serious, i agree the thickness is more of a deal breaker for me than the diameter with larger watches.

Your Beast is 19mm thick.I cannot imagine wearing it to the office....unless your name is Cousteau or Ferrigno!!

Looks like it would take a real beating though.

Psmith · 2 April 2010, 07:10 PM

Impressive piece... would like to see a lume shot

Cheers

jamesh · 2 April 2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Impressive piece... would like to see a lume shot

Cheers

Thanks and here you go!

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A bit more blue-ish in person...

jamesh · 2 April 2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by everose

ONLY 48mm?????.....try the Promaster at 55mm.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To be serious, i agree the thickness is more of a deal breaker for me than the diameter with larger watches.

Your Beast is 19mm thick.I cannot imagine wearing it to the office....unless your name is Cousteau or Ferrigno!!

Looks like it would take a real beating though.

I see what you mean - the 48mm is "small" compared to the 55mm. That really is an instrument.

And yes, definately not for the office

jamesh · 2 April 2010, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

nice, i've always liked that watch. i understand it's 48mm. may i ask how big your wrist is?

That's right - it's 48mm and my wrist size is 6.5". Note sure if that's big, small or average...?

Psmith · 2 April 2010, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesh

Thanks and here you go!

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A bit more blue-ish in person...

Thanks - wow... that made me blink!

Cheers

ducatidoc · 2 April 2010, 10:38 PM

Very impressive. My latest "score" is also titanium, so I am now a total fan of titanium with large watches. It feels like you're not wearing anything. Enjoy that beautiful workhorse.

TheDude · 3 April 2010, 01:44 AM

Congrats brother and welcome to the club. If you haven't already found out, the treated titanium is almost impossible to mark or scratch. Citizen did a great job on this one.

Email Walter Alfarano. walfa@sympatico.ca

He sells custom machined NATO loops and springbar lugs. I only have the NATO loops for mine.

I don't own the lugs, but these are some images from the Internet.

In both cases, you can use 24mm straps.

JBat · 3 April 2010, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesh

That's right - it's 48mm and my wrist size is 6.5". Note sure if that's big, small or average...?

My wrists are that size too, and it's definitely on the small side for men. Nice watch, but it's waaay to big for me.

JBat · 3 April 2010, 01:46 AM

I like those straps, The Dude.

TheDude · 3 April 2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JBat

I like those straps, The Dude.

Thanks, but only the gray Zulu is mine.

spuds · 3 April 2010, 02:12 AM

(STUNNED! at the sheer "vastness" of her but......)

Congratulations!!

bewithabob · 3 April 2010, 03:30 PM

very cool. it is HUGE!

Renoir · 3 April 2010, 11:29 PM

Wow! Who says size doesn't matter?

Deyn Man · 4 April 2010, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by everose

...Your Beast is 19mm thick.I cannot imagine wearing it to the office....unless your name is Cousteau or Ferrigno!!
....

hahahaha!

or Lesner!!! hahahahha!

but that is an awesome watch!!!!

Mike B · 4 April 2010, 11:50 PM

Holy crap that watch is HUGE !!
Looks good though :)

icnbne · 5 April 2010, 12:21 AM

my god,
i think this watch is too big for everyone on earth..
it might fit a Na'vi though..

great tool watch though!

Hooper · 6 April 2010, 08:24 AM

Neet looking watch !

jrpb · 13 April 2010, 05:15 AM

wow thats a great watch,love the hands set up very cool

mpkRolex · 13 April 2010, 05:36 AM

If you dive with that would you ever come up? Wouldnt that be a suicide with that kinda weight on the wrist

TheDude · 13 April 2010, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mpkRolex

If you dive with that would you ever come up? Wouldnt that be a suicide with that kinda weight on the wrist

In titanium it's not heavy. The Stainless Steel version is a brick though.

2 April 2010, 03:48 PM	#1
jamesh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 219	The BEAST! I've just taken delivery of my new "Ecozilla", also known as the Citizen Eco-Drive diver. I bought it online so hadn't seen one in person until received it. I knew from seeing pics and reading reading reviews that it was big. But wow, nothing prepared me for HOW big. It's HUGE! I think it's mainly the height of the case rather than the width that gives this feeling. Definitely a purpose built diving watch. I'm very impressed with the design and materials (titanium) but to be honest - the thing is so big, I'm now wondering if it may look out of place anywhere other than on a dive boat with full scuba gear! Anyway, we'll see...

2 April 2010, 07:10 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Impressive piece... would like to see a lume shot Cheers __________________

2 April 2010, 10:38 PM	#9
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Very impressive. My latest "score" is also titanium, so I am now a total fan of titanium with large watches. It feels like you're not wearing anything. Enjoy that beautiful workhorse. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

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spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	(STUNNED! at the sheer "vastness" of her but......) Congratulations!! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

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bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	very cool. it is HUGE! __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

2 April 2010, 03:55 PM	#2
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	nice, i've always liked that watch. i understand it's 48mm. may i ask how big your wrist is?

2 April 2010, 06:13 PM	#3
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	ONLY 48mm?????.....try the Promaster at 55mm.!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To be serious, i agree the thickness is more of a deal breaker for me than the diameter with larger watches. Your Beast is 19mm thick.I cannot imagine wearing it to the office....unless your name is Cousteau or Ferrigno!! Looks like it would take a real beating though.

3 April 2010, 01:44 AM	#10
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Congrats brother and welcome to the club. If you haven't already found out, the treated titanium is almost impossible to mark or scratch. Citizen did a great job on this one. Email Walter Alfarano. walfa@sympatico.ca He sells custom machined NATO loops and springbar lugs. I only have the NATO loops for mine. I don't own the lugs, but these are some images from the Internet. In both cases, you can use 24mm straps.

3 April 2010, 01:46 AM	#12
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I like those straps, The Dude.

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Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Wow! Who says size doesn't matter?

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Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Holy crap that watch is HUGE !! Looks good though :)

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icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	my god, i think this watch is too big for everyone on earth.. it might fit a Na'vi though.. great tool watch though! __________________ https://www.instagram.com/invites/co...ontent=5yeough

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Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Neet looking watch !

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jrpb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: jon Location: london Watch: White Explorer II Posts: 332	wow thats a great watch,love the hands set up very cool

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mpkRolex 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,298	If you dive with that would you ever come up? Wouldnt that be a suicide with that kinda weight on the wrist

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