Citizen BN0220 Under the microscope
Welcome to the next installment of the watch under the microscope.
Today we're going to take a look at a solar-powered titanium diver from Citizen, the BN0220. This watch was loaned to me by a friend and I thank him herewith for that.
The watch impresses with its totally novel design, which takes inspiration from the past and which has given it the nickname "Pattypan squash".
A closer look shows very good workmanship. The lume layer is applied very well, and even the individual indices show great workmanship. The hands show some scratches, but these are nothing serious. The rehault fits the indices, and even the 60-click bezel fits into place with ease. The dial has a fine texture, which additionally contains small glitters. This detail is visible in some shots.
The printing is perfectly fine given the rough texture of the dial. The markings on the bezel are done in gold and my only complaint is with the lume point, which is both full of dirt and the paint around it is not evenly applied.
To sum up, the watch stood up very well under the microscope. A definite advantage is the overall matte finish, which gives a hide to dust and other imperfections. Anyway, this is one of the best Citizen watches I have gotten my hands on.
As always, please excuse the quality of the shots, which were taken with a child's microscope. The lighting and zooming make details that are otherwise hidden to both the human eye and the macro lens of the camera stand out.
Video can be found here: https://youtu.be/a6DbpJP4iXs?si=YZMkxNwf90C_mynU
Watch collector and hobby watch photographer. I enjoy all types of affordable watches. I really like beauty in detail and my favorite watches must be well-made.
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