Citizen Promaster GMT PMX56-2501

Watch Specs
  • Make: Citizen
  • Model: Promaster GMT PMX56-2501
  • Movement: Eco-Drive Quartz
  • Complications: GMT, Eco-Drive
  • Date Purchased: November 6, 2003
  • Date Sold: March 20, 2004
  • Purchase Price: $75
  • Source: SCTF
The Story Behind This Watch

My collection was void of an Eco-Drive (solar powered, basically) watch. So is that why I bought this one? Not really – the selling point for me honestly was the kick-ass crown on this one. I just love it’s oversized-gnarlyness. Ok, that wasn’t the sole reason. It’s a slick looking watch too, and does fill the Eco-Drive slot and I have an additional GMT, which is always fun.

I bought this one used from the Seiko-Citizen Trading Forum for a killer deal, especially since these had to be purchased from sellers overseas (Japan) to get into the states. The watch is in great condition with minor wear marks on the band and one small near microscopic scratch on the case near 8:00. It has a unique band, one that I personally had not see before, that allows for adjustments as needed. Nifty!

Sold because I had bought the PMT56-2761 and thought I would wear it more than this one. Plus, at the time I was getting into bigger watches and 38mm felt too small.