Citizen Analog Aqualand Watches (for divers, part of promaster series)

Ok, I know I just bored you with the long list ofmodel numbers. But you read it instead of skipping it, so it’s not my fault.

Alright, let’s get to the point here. The‘Analog’ part in the name, you might have guessed, indicates that theseAqualand watches are completely analogue i.e. there is no digital display as inthe other Aqualand watches (e.g. the JP2000-08E, JP1010, JP1060, hyper Aqualandetc. series). But don’t be fooled by that and think that these are then justnormal watches which display only time (and perhaps a chronograph on somemodels). They all have depth meters and can use used to measure the depth ofthe dive. There isn’t an Aqualand that doesn’t have a depth meter – part of thereason what makes Aqualands the most loved diver’s watches. In fact, the AnalogAqualand series is the first diver’s watches series equipped with anelectronically integrated depth meter in an analog display. Now, how awesome isthat? Analogue purists love these Aqualands for obvious reasons. I have to sayI am one of them. I love digital watches, nothing against them and I believethey have a place and purpose (like the Casio Protrek watches – I can’t imagean Analog watch having and displaying all those functions), but when it comesto watches that make my heart skip a beat – invariably they are analog.

As you can see this beauty has an extra hand fordepth display. The depth can be measured up to 55 meters. It has simultaneousdisplay of time, current depth and maximum depth which is essential for anydiving watch. To top that, it features a warning system for safe diving whichincludes surfacing speed warning system (alarm sounds if you are surfacing toofast ) and exceeding maximum depth warning system (alarm sounds if you exceedthe maximum depth). Of course, you can set the target maximum depth in thewatch beforehand. Citizen has also cleverly used different colored hands fordifferent functions.

Apart from the BJ2040-04E and the BJ2040-55E, allthe other Analog Aqualands are battery operated. A typical battery lasts forabout 2 years. The watch features a low battery warning system (so you don’thave to worry about the battery dying when you are underwater). The BJ2040-04Eand the BJ2040-55E are eco-drives which mean they are powered by light. But youstill have to make sure they are sufficiently charged before diving. They alsofeature a low-charge warning system so you can be sure that the watch will beoperational for the dive. All watches have a uni-directional bezel which canalso be used to measure elapsed time underwater.

Setting up and using the functions of the watchis quite easy. Of course the watches come with a detailed manual in multiplelanguages which clearly explains all the functions and how to use them.

Sadly there aren’t many analog Aqualand watchesout there in the market since Citizen has stopped the production of the ALseries. So grab one while you still can. These beauties not only work greatunderwater, but also look great on the wrist.