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The holidays are just around the corner, and if finding a fantastic watch for somebody special on your shopping list is top of mind, Amazon is the first spot to check. Amazon has been dropping the prices of popular timepieces from brands like Bulova, Fossil, and Timex, among countless others, and many for under $200. But Citizen watches remain some of the best buys, and right now, one of the brand's most underrated dive watches just got a sweet markdown of nearly $300.
Citizen’s Eco-Drive Promaster Sea Orca Dive Watch is now on sale for $231, which is 56% off of the retail price of $525. The striking dive watch has been quietly turning heads, garnering a 4.6-star rating after nearly 50 votes from collectors who can attest that this “high-quality” watch is “unique” and makes a “statement.” If you’re looking for a similar Citizen dive watch but one that’s not quite as flashy, Amazon has the same style but in black with a rubber watch strap for about $15 less right now.
Whether you’re a serious watch collector or are just starting out, adding a dive watch is a no-brainer—they’re tough, good-looking, and highly functional. This unique take from Citizen on the classic dive watch design is ISO-compliant, anti-magnetic, anti-shock, water-resistant to 200 meters, and has a one-way elapsed time bezel, super luminosity (up to 6 hours), and an easy-to-use stainless steel bracelet that can fit over a wet suit. The design, though, is the biggest selling point, boasting a striking silver-tone stainless case with a blue, three-hand dial and bezel indentations that are reminiscent of an orca’s black-and-white patterns. It’s also light-powered by way of Citizen’s vaunted Eco-Drive tech, so you never have to wind it or worry about changing a battery.
Happy customers loved that the stunning dive watch is functional and beautiful. "Looks great—punches way above its weight," said one. Another commented: “I wanted a hearty dive watch that I can wear every day for fishing, swimming, and boating on the bay and ocean—the Orca is perfect for my needs.” And a diver liked the bracelet’s adjustability, saying “The best thing is the metal band has a feature to increase in diameter so it fits over your wetsuit sleeve.”
Other shoppers like the overall design and aesthetics of the big diver. One said that the “dial is perfectly executed with fantastic lume on the oversized markers and handset.” And another liked that it’s “built like a tank.”
It’s always fun to add a new watch to your collection, but high prices can be a deterrent. At almost $300 off, though, this dive watch is a must-buy. It’s high quality, comes from a trusted brand, and offers a unique and striking design that sets it apart from all other dive watches. Plus, it’s very functional and is ready to take you to the depths. This sale won’t last long, so add it to your collection now before the savings wash away.
