Huckberry Gives a Subtle Update to This Tough-as-Nails Titanium Field Watch

A hands-on review of the Huckberry x Citizen Promaster Tough field watch, with a bracelet and case made of Citizen’s Super Titanium.

By Brad Lanphear

Published June 4, 2025

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Updated June 4, 2025

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Huckberry has cooked up another watch collaboration, and this time it’s an update of a criminally underrated field watch from an unexpected brand.

Citizen is far from the first name that comes to mind when you think of field watches, but the Promaster Tough checks every box and then some.

a Citizen watch hanging in a tree — The Promaster Tough is extraordinarily lightweight thanks to Citizen’s Super Titanium.

I field-tested the original Promaster Tough when it was introduced in 2023 and got my hands on Huckberry’s version right before it dropped. Huckberry applied a light touch to this collaboration, demonstrating that its design team knows better than to mess with a good thing.

Everything I liked about the original is still in place, and Huckberry’s minimal update slightly improves the visibility of an already highly legible dial.

a green Citizen watch on a man's wrist — The Promaster Tough has a 41mm case that feels smaller because of its light weight and curved shape.

The Promaster Tough has large lume-coated hour markers, wide hands filled with segmented lume and a date window at three o’clock. However, its true strength can only be appreciated on the wrist.

This sleek field watch uses Citizen’s proprietary Super Titanium, which is featherweight even by titanium watch standards. Comprising the case and bracelet, it makes this watch feel as light and soft as plastic on the wrist.

Taking the field

I appreciate a collaboration emphasizing both parties’ strengths without overbranding the product. Huckberry found a watch that its design team loved and gave it a touch of vintage military vibes.

a watch in a man's hand — The Promaster Tough has a screw-down crown.

In a press release, Huckberry’s design team cited several previous Citizen titanium watch collaborations as inspiration for this model, including a Yellowstone National Park Edition and several references produced for the British Royal Marines.

The only branding Huckberry applied to the watch is hidden away on the case back, where an etching of the retailer’s tree logo is positioned.

(Speaking of the case back, it is worth noting that Citizen Eco-Drive watches must be sent back to the brand to be serviced, which is indicated there.)

the domed sapphire glass of a Citizen field watch — The domed sapphire crystal can distort the dial at wide angles.

Huckberry only made two adjustments to the original Promaster Tough, and both are on the dial. The dial color is an olive drab, which is new to the collection but retains the shimmering grainy texture of previous references.

The other update is that the painted numeral, baton and triangle hour markers are now outlined. I have to say that, even though it is a minor difference, I like the outlined look more than the original solid markers because it adds a layer of texture to the dial.

The Huckberry tree logo is etched into the case back.

Photo by Brad Lanphear for Gear Patrol

Huckberry has a thing for titanium watches, having previously worked with Timex and Zodiac in the alloy. So it was only a matter of time before a collaboration with Citizen happened.

Citizen created the first titanium watch in 1970, and the Japanese watchmaker has dominated the field ever since. Super Titanium is the lightest and most durable version of the alloy I’ve tested in watches, and it’s not even close.

The whole package

One of the most remarkable aspects of Huckberry’s Promaster Tough has nothing to do with the watch itself.

the box for a citizen watch — Huckberry’s Promaster Tough comes with a hard case *and* a watch roll.

The watch comes in the same decorative hard case as the original Citizen version, which is fully functional for transporting the watch or other small items. But, inside the hard case is a watch roll in the same olive drab color as the dial.

Although the material is not listed anywhere, I’m pretty sure it’s some sort of synthetic that resembles leather on the outside and suede on the inside. It is one of the best bonus items I’ve ever seen accompanying a watch under $1,000.

a green Citizen watch in a leather watch roll — The bonus watch roll can be used for transporting any watch.

As if this bonus gift weren’t enough, Huckberry is also selling its take on the Promaster Tough for $50 less than Citizen’s MSRP. That’s icing on the cake for what is already one of the best affordable field watches.

Final thoughts

After testing out the Citizen Promaster Tough for a second time, I’m sold on the merits of this field watch, with Huckberry’s adjustments to the color and hour markers making a noticeable positive difference.

From a technical perspective, the case and bracelet alone are a steal at $525. Citizen’s light-powered Eco-Drive is effectively a mid-tier quartz movement, but it makes sense on a field watch and keeps the price down.

If you’re in the market for an affordable field watch that can be worn daily, this is about as good a bargain as you can get.

Availability and pricing

The Huckberry x Citizen Promaster Tough titanium field watch is available now from Huckberry for $525.

It comes with a faux leather watch roll and a functional hard case.

Huckberry x Citizen Promaster Tough Field Watch

$525 at Huckberry

About the Author: Brad Lanphear is an associate editor at Gear Patrol covering watches and style. Before joining the publication, he previously wrote for Heddels and Men’s Health. Now, he’s on a never-ending quest to find the perfect pair of Japanese denim.