Citizen NY0129-07LvsWolbrook Skindiver II Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen NY0129-07L at true scale

NY0129-07L

Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic at true scale

Skindiver II Automatic

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Thickness

13.7mm

12.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$505

lowest

$609

Movement

Miyota 8204

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8204
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$505
$609
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen NY0129-07L

Owners widely praise the Citizen NY0129-07L as a versatile everyday and business-casual watch, offering incredible value and charm for under €300. Its lume is described as among the best seen, and it pairs well with a NATO strap. Some owners note the handset is an odd combination and the crown could be larger for better grip. Accuracy can be variable, with one owner reporting +15s/day. Overall, owners rate the Citizen NY0129-07L highly for its value and impressive lume.

Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic for its excellent finishing and value, with many highlighting its comfortable 40mm wearability and retro aesthetic. Reviewers and owners alike commend its quality construction, including the brushed case finish, drilled lugs, and legible dial featuring faux patina. The watch is noted for its sapphire crystal and robust HexapleX case architecture. Accuracy figures are reported as controlled to ±15 seconds per day. Some owners find the 20mm strap problematic and one user was put off by the push-pull crown. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Wolbrook Skindiver II Automatic highly for its vintage-inspired design and impressive finishing at its price point.