Citizen Watch: Promaster Wave Tracker Orange JV3000-13E

Citizen Promaster Wave Tracker: the blue of the sea and the functions of a racing watch

Blue connects the dial to the bezel on the blue steel Citizen Promaster Wave Tracker, reference JV3006-50L. Thick hands and raised indices frame a digital display that changes according to the selected function. This 2026 new arrival from the Promaster Marine family combines a strong nautical identity with practical tools for planning a trip out to sea, tracking the tides, or preparing for a race start.

The 42.4 mm stainless steel case measures 13.9 mm thick and features a screw-down case back. The anti-reflective sapphire crystal provides a clear view of the blue dial and the high-definition MIP LCD display. The digital information complements the hands, without compromising the ability to read the time in the traditional way. The LED backlight and the luminescence of the hands and indices take over when light levels drop.

The U812 Eco-Drive movement converts natural or artificial light into energy, providing 360 days of power in normal operation on a full charge and up to three years in power-saving mode. Its Tide mode calculates forecasts for 203 locations in 88 countries, with high and low tide times, the moon's age, and sunrise and sunset times. The Race mode starts a countdown before automatically switching to stopwatch mode: ideal for tracking the start and then the elapsed time of the race.

The solid-link stainless steel bracelet fastens with a push-button clasp. The complete watch weighs 188 g, giving it a substantial presence on the wrist. The 20 bar water resistance completes this design intended for nautical activities. The bidirectional bezel and its inner scale provide angle markers for wind-relative navigation, while world time, two alarms, and the perpetual calendar also have their place in everyday use.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Citizen
• Collection: Promaster Marine – Wave Tracker
• Model: Blue steel Wave Tracker
• Reference: JV3006-50L
• Launch: 2026
• Movement: Eco-Drive light-powered analog and digital quartz
• Calibre: Citizen U812
• Power reserve: 360 days on a full charge in normal operation; up to 3 years with power saving
• Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month
• Power management: Charge indicator, low-power warning, and light intensity indicator
• Display: Hands and high-definition MIP LCD display, LED lighting
• Tide mode: Hourly forecasts and high and low tide times for 203 locations in 88 countries
• Astronomical information: Moon's age, sunrise and sunset times
• Race mode: Countdown with automatic switch to stopwatch mode; race timer up to 99 min 59 s
• Chronograph: Measures to 1/100 of a second, up to 24 hours
• Timer: Countdown up to 99 minutes
• World time: 43 time zones available
• Alarms: Two alarms: daily and local time
• Calendar: Perpetual, digital display of the year, month, date, and day of the week
• Other functions: 24-hour display, automatic hand adjustment, and shock detection
• Magnetic resistance: Anti-magnetic function announced by Citizen
• Case: Silver-tone stainless steel
• Shape: Round
• Diameter: 42.4 mm
• Thickness: 13.9 mm
• Weight: 188 g, watch with bracelet
• Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire
• Case back: Screw-down
• Dial: Blue, raised baton indices, and digital display
• Luminescence: Hands and indices; LED display backlight
• Bezel: Bidirectional rotating, navigation markers
• Bracelet: Silver-tone stainless steel with solid links
• Clasp: Push-button clasp
• Water resistance: 20 bar / 200 m
• Brand's country of origin: Japan
• Citizen warranty: 3 years

Why choose this watch?

When preparing for a trip out to sea, the tide graph offers more than just a high tide time. It allows you to visualize the forecast throughout the day at the selected location, complementing the lunar and solar information. This makes it easy to choose a time for fishing, surfing, or sailing, with all the key information gathered on the same screen.

The Race mode serves another specific purpose: tracking the minutes leading up to a race start, then the elapsed time after the signal. The automatic switch from countdown to stopwatch mode eliminates the need to manually restart a second mode at the very moment when attention is focused on the maneuver.

The blue dial and bezel give this Wave Tracker a highly recognizable nautical identity, enhanced by the silver-tone steel of the bracelet. This version is ideal if you like technical watches with a bold color. Its weight of 188 g gives it a noticeable presence on the wrist, which should be considered according to your wearing preferences.

The Eco-Drive power source allows you to enjoy these functions without winding or regularly replacing a conventional battery. The light intensity indicator helps you identify an appropriate level of exposure for charging. The anti-reflective sapphire crystal, MIP display, and LED lighting complete this practical design, both during the day and at dusk.

About the Citizen brand

Founded in Japan in 1918, Citizen develops its movements and technologies around practical needs. Eco-Drive, which generates electricity from light, is one of its signatures; the company uses it in both dress watches and sports instruments.

The Promaster family, launched in 1989, brings together three worlds: Marine, Land, and Sky. Its nautical history is rooted in an even older tradition, marked by the Wind Jack in 1985, a watch designed around sailing. The Wave Tracker continues this heritage with the U812 calibre and a display combining hands and an MIP display.

This generation places a central focus on reading the tides and tracking nautical races, while retaining useful travel functions. Discover the other models in our Citizen Promaster collection, the Eco-Drive selection, and the full range of Citizen watches at PAUSE.