New yacht and sailing watches with Eco-Drive

Keeping an eye on the tides and the race at all times: With the new Promaster Wave Tracker combination watch, Citizen expands its portfolio of professional water sports watches.

Citizen's Promaster models have been supporting the market for over 40 years. Athlete and outdoor enthusiasts around the globe with numerous useful features.

The new Promaster Wave Tracker offers, among other things, a countdown timer for regatta races, a display of the tides (high/low tide), the moon phase, and the sunrise and sunset times for 203 destinations worldwide.

All of this is made possible by a new in-house movement (caliber U812) and a high-resolution display (MIP). The light-powered sailor's watch comes in a total of four versions and with dials in black and blue:

Two models with stainless steel bracelets, one with a bio-based plastic strap (Benebiol), and one in a gold-tone finish. The four new Wave Trackers will be available from June 2026, starting at €549, from authorized retailers or at citizenwatch.eu.

Regatta watches: It began in 1985 – with the Citizen “Wind Jack”

The story of Citizen regatta watches began in 1985 with the introduction of the "Wind Jack". Its designer, himself a sailor, incorporated his experience from international regattas into the development of this first yacht and sailing watch.

Over the past 40 years, Citizen has continuously refined these timepieces. With the new Promaster Wave Tracker, the Japanese company continues this tradition in the form of a combination watch with an analog-digital display. This includes, among other things, a modern and high-resolution MIP (Memory in Pixel) display.

Race mode, tides, slide rule bezel and more

The new Wave Tracker from the Promaster Marine series boasts a wide range of practical functions essential for regatta sailing. Thanks to the newly developed U812 caliber, the watch offers both a race mode and a tide graph, opening up new possibilities in regatta sailing and maritime applications.

The race mode and tide indicator assist the skipper with timekeeping and other essential onboard tasks. The race mode features a regatta timer that counts down to the start and automatically switches to timing mode after the starting signal.

This means the watch provides all the important information at every stage of the race – from the tactically important pre-start phase to the finish line.

The rotating bezel functions as a slide rule for determining angles and courses. Furthermore, it can be used to calculate the optimal sailing course (points of sail) based on the wind direction.

In tide mode (Tide Graph), the watch calculates the water level for a selected location and displays the hourly forecasts in a graph. In addition to high and low tide times, changes in tidal direction can also be shown.

In addition, the watch provides synchronized information on the moon phase as well as sunrise and sunset times for 203 locations worldwide. This makes it the ideal companion for maritime sports and outdoor activities.

Product features – at a glance

• Analog-digital watch with high-resolution MIP display: Equipped with a variety of important functions for regatta racing. Thanks to the newly developed U812 caliber, the model features both a racing mode and a tide indicator.
• New regatta timer with automatic function: The countdown timer automatically switches to stopwatch mode after the start time has elapsed. Specifically designed for yacht racing, the countdown starts a few minutes before the race, allowing the skipper to optimally position the yacht at the starting line when the starting signal is given.
• New tide graph: Visualizes daily changes in water level. Simultaneously, the watch provides information on moon phases as well as sunrise and sunset times for 203 locations worldwide – the ideal companion for water sports and outdoor activities.

Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive Combination Watch Wave Tracker

• Models: JV3000-13E, JV3002-51E, JV3006-50L, JV3001-53E
• Launch: June 2026
• Price (RRP): from 549 euros
• Case/Bracelet: Stainless steel/Stainless steel – Stainless steel/Biomass-based polyurethane (BENEBiOL)
• Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
• Diameter: 42,4mm
• Height: 13,9 mm

Specifications

Eco-Drive, Caliber U812, accuracy ±15 seconds per month, 360-day power reserve; 3-year power reserve in darkness, race timer, tide indicator, moon phase indicator, sunrise and sunset time, chronograph (1/100 second, up to 24 hours), regatta function, luminance indicator, perpetual calendar, power reserve indicator, LED illumination, luminous material (hands and indices), rotating bezel (sailing course markers), water-resistant to 20 bar, recycled materials in selected dial components

* Eco driveEco-Drive is a technology developed by Citizen that powers watches using any natural or artificial light source, eliminating the need for battery changes. Eco-Drive is the first watch product to be certified as an Eco-Mark product by the Japan Environment Association (JEA), recognizing its contribution to environmental sustainability.

* Light intensity indicatorIt detects and displays the intensity of the light falling on the dial (which generates the energy to power the watch) in seven levels. This allows wearers to easily read the charge status in any situation.

* Antireflection coating (Anti-reflective coating): A multi-layered coating on the watch crystal. It reduces light reflections on the glass surface and ensures significantly better readability of the dial.

* Perpetual calendar: A fully automatic calendar function that automatically adjusts the end of the month – including leap years – until February 28, 2100.

* Benebiol(TM)A bio-based raw material for polyurethane (polycarbonate diol) developed by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation. This material is used in our watch straps to achieve greater durability and environmental compatibility.

Source / Photos: citizenwatch.de