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| Citizen Professional Divers - 1300m, 800m and 300m | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12th, 2012 02:06 pm |
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andrema Professional Watch Critic 
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I have been on the hunt for a Citizen Titanium Professional diver from the early 1980's to 1990's for a while now and have had no luck. From what I have seen around the forums is that these aren't usually discussed and seem to be underappreciated. So.....I wanted to bring it up here to raise some awareness of these cool divers. There are three model in the Citizen Titanium Professional line: 300m Professional Diver, 800m Professional Diver and their big brother the 1300m Professional Diver. The first of the "professional line" came in August 1982, when they were the first in the world to have pressure resistance, marketed with their Professional Diver 1,300 M watch. A little background that I found: As far as I know Citizen made their first "Professional" diver, the 1300m, in the early eighties as a tour the force to show they could make a quartz watch with the highest depth rating in those days. These were made only a short time and are now almost impossible to find. In the early nineties Citizen came out with the 800m and 300m versions. You will come across a handful of each on the Bay each year, but most are listed outside the USA and they are often in ratty condition. Since parts are very hard to come by it is usually not worth it to buy a non-working or incomplete watch, unless you intend to use it as a parts watch. Both the 300m has the 5503 quartz movement with a 5 year battery life. The case is made of TIN coated titanium. The same coating can also be found on high end line guides for fishing rods and is extremely resistant against abrasion. This finish can be dented when knocked hard, but remains scratch free, giving the watch a very nice aged look over time. Here are some photos: 1300m Professional Diver -  800m Professional Diver -  300m Professional Diver -  Here are some reviews of the different models for those who are interested: 800m - http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php?topic=70.0 & http://forums.watchuseek.com/f366/citizen-800m-saturation-diver-review-1984-a-313011.html 300m - http://www.network54.com/Forum/78440/thread/1111683448/Citizen+300m+professional+pics+and+review Some technical info on the Citizen 5503 movement - http://www.watchuseek.com/seikocitizen/Citizen_Technical_Manuals/5503.pdf
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13th, 2012 02:22 am |
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andrema Professional Watch Critic
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does anyone know of a 300m for sale...
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13th, 2012 02:32 am |
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Spaceview Go Yankees !!! 
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I can see why you like his one. I'll keep my eyes open but I can't promise I won't grab it if I have the chance.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13th, 2012 02:37 am |
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mushypeas Watch Freek 
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I'll keep a look out.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13th, 2012 02:49 am |
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mushypeas Watch Freek
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there's an 800 on the bay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-RARE-CITIZEN-WATCH-PROFESSIONAL-DEEP-DIVERS-800m-TITANIUM-BLACK-49mm-/190619153387?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item2c61c973eb
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22nd, 2012 02:42 pm |
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lsc1779 Watch Freek
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Hey folks, I have one of these watches that I am in the process of selling, it is the 800m version, here is a link: ** Removed sales language. Last edited on Fri May 3rd, 2013 06:39 pm by |
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| Posted: Fri May 3rd, 2013 06:27 pm |
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cobrafreak Watch Freek 
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I have a 300M Eco-Drive Pro diver. Love this watch. I found a fellow on another forum that made me NATO strap eyes for it so I don't need to use the ugly stock band. This watch will survive the Apocalypse.
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| Posted: Fri May 3rd, 2013 06:30 pm |
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iLiveWithWatches WATCH LOVER 
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I wish, I will keep my eyes open for you.
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| Posted: Fri May 3rd, 2013 08:24 pm |
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jeckyll Watch Freek 
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That 800m is suuuuiiiiiittttteeee. The 1300 is cool, but goofy looking. The 300m is nice. 
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