BODERRY / GMT diver$379After codeBefore code$389Save $10
Admiral GMT Black
A titanium-bracelet GMT with a black-and-red diver profile.
Admiral GMT Black
or Promaster Automatic Blue Dial (NY0086-16L)?
Choose the Admiral when a second time zone and titanium bracelet matter most; its exact $389 item tested at $379 after SEBASTIANBASSOL. Choose the less expensive Citizen Promaster when you want an automatic dive watch with a 200 m / ISO 6425 listing, day-date and urethane strap; its exact $279.90 item tested at $251.91. BODERRY lists 200 m too, but its page does not state ISO 6425 certification.
Citizen / Diver$251.91After codeBefore code$279.90Save $27.99
Promaster Automatic Blue Dial (NY0086-16L)
A classic blue-and-red bezel with a clearly stated dive purpose.
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Choose the Admiral GMT Black for
- Sapphire crystal
- Smaller case for slimmer wrists: 40 mm vs 42 mm
- Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL tested: $379 before shipping
Choose the Promaster Automatic Blue Dial (NY0086-16L) for
- Costs $109.10 less at its listed price
- Slimmer: 12 mm vs 13 mm
- More wrist presence at 42 mm
- Watch Ritual code SEBASTIANBASSOL tested: $251.91 before shipping
The specs, side by side.
Admiral GMT BlackPromaster Automatic Blue Dial (NY0086-16L)
Listed price$389 at BODERRY$279.90 at Watches of America
Case diameter40 mm42 mm
Thickness13 mm12 mm
Lug-to-lug49 mmNot published
MovementTMI NH34 automatic GMTCitizen Cal. 8204 automatic with day-date
Power reserveNot published42 hours
Water resistance200 m200 m
CrystalAnti-reflective sapphire crystalCrystal glass (mineral)
Strap / braceletFive-link titanium bracelet with stainless-steel claspBlack urethane rubber strap with pin buckle
Who should buy which.
The Admiral GMT Black: A traveler who wants a mechanical GMT, titanium bracelet and a high manufacturer-listed water rating in a single sporty watch. Choose a shorter case if the 49 mm span overhangs, or an ISO-certified dive watch if your purchase depends on a documented scuba standard.
The Promaster Automatic Blue Dial (NY0086-16L): A buyer who wants an automatic blue-dial Promaster with day-date convenience, a rubber strap and a manufacturer-listed 200 m / ISO 6425 dive specification. Choose a smaller watch if 42 mm is too wide for your wrist, sapphire if you want a harder crystal, or a solar model if avoiding periodic mechanical servicing is the priority.
Before you order.
A 49 mm lug-to-lug span and 13 mm thickness make the 40 mm case less compact than its diameter suggests. BODERRY lists 20 ATM / 200 m, but the page we checked does not identify an ISO 6425 certification. Treat the water figure as the manufacturer’s rating and choose a specifically certified dive watch if that is the requirement.
At 42 mm, this is a full-size diver, and Citizen does not publish lug-to-lug on the official regional page. The retailer lists 12 mm thickness; Citizen specifies crystal glass rather than sapphire. Check the span and crystal material against your priorities before ordering.
A few good questions.
Should I buy the BODERRY Admiral GMT Black or the Citizen Promaster Automatic Blue Dial (NY0086-16L)?
Choose the Admiral when a second time zone and titanium bracelet matter most; its exact $389 item tested at $379 after SEBASTIANBASSOL. Choose the less expensive Citizen Promaster when you want an automatic dive watch with a 200 m / ISO 6425 listing, day-date and urethane strap; its exact $279.90 item tested at $251.91. BODERRY lists 200 m too, but its page does not state ISO 6425 certification.
Which is cheaper, the BODERRY Admiral GMT Black or the Citizen Promaster Automatic Blue Dial (NY0086-16L)?
The Citizen Promaster Automatic Blue Dial (NY0086-16L) is listed at $279.90, against $389 for the BODERRY Admiral GMT Black, checked 2026-10-17 and 2026-10-16.
Which is more water resistant, the BODERRY Admiral GMT Black or the Citizen Promaster Automatic Blue Dial (NY0086-16L)?
Both are rated to 200 m.
Is there a discount code for the BODERRY Admiral GMT Black or the Citizen Promaster Automatic Blue Dial (NY0086-16L)?
SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for $10 off at BODERRY; it lowered the BODERRY Admiral GMT Black to $379 in our test. SEBASTIANBASSOL is our supplied code for 10% off at Watches of America; it lowered the Citizen Promaster Automatic Blue Dial (NY0086-16L) to $251.91 in our test.
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Specs: BODERRY official page (checked October 17, 2026) and Watches of America product listing (checked October 16, 2026). Prices are the listed prices at the store each shop button opens.