Citizen Watch: Promaster Wave Tracker Black JV3001-53E

Citizen Promaster Wave Tracker: black dial, tides and race starts

The black steel Citizen Promaster Wave Tracker, reference JV3001-53E, combines analog hands with a digital display dedicated to useful information at sea. The black dial and burgundy bezel buttons add dimension to its technical design, while the silver bracelet extends the case. Part of the Promaster Marine family, this 2026 new arrival is designed for sailing, surfing or fishing enthusiasts who want tide forecasts right on their wrist.

The 42.4 mm stainless steel case is 13.9 mm thick and features a screw-down case back. The anti-reflective sapphire crystal offers a clear view of the black dial and the high-definition MIP LCD display. The digital information complements the hands without compromising traditional time reading. LED backlighting and the luminescence of the hands and markers 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 sites 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 race time.

The solid-link stainless steel bracelet fastens with a push-button clasp. The complete watch weighs 187 g, giving it a substantial presence on the wrist. Its 20 bar water resistance completes this design intended for water-based activities. The bidirectional bezel and its inner scale provide angular reference points for wind-based navigation, while world time, two alarms, and the perpetual calendar also make it suitable for everyday use.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Citizen
• Collection: Promaster Marine – Wave Tracker
• Model: Black steel Wave Tracker
• Reference: JV3001-53E
• Launch: 2026
• Movement: Analog and digital quartz with Eco-Drive light power
• Calibre: Citizen U812
• Power reserve: 360 days on a full charge in normal operation; up to 3 years in power-saving mode
• 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 sites 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: 187 g, watch with bracelet
• Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire
• Case back: Screw-down
• Dial: Black, raised baton markers and digital display
• Luminescence: Hands and markers; LED display backlighting
• Bezel: Bidirectional rotating bezel, navigation markers
• Bracelet: Silver-tone solid-link stainless steel
• 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 day on the water, a tide chart offers more than just a high tide time. It allows you to visualize the forecast throughout the day at the selected site, complemented by lunar and solar information. This makes it easier to choose a time for fishing, surfing or sailing, with all the key information gathered on a single 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 start a second mode just as attention is focused on the maneuver.

The combination of black, burgundy buttons and steel gives this version a sporty presence that remains easy to wear on land. The metal bracelet contributes to its visual balance and substantial feel on the wrist: at 187 g, it is designed for watch enthusiasts who appreciate a substantial timepiece.

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 Citizen

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

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

This generation places tide reading and race tracking at the center of its design, while retaining useful travel functions. Discover the other models in our Citizen Promaster collection, the Eco-Drive selection and all Citizen watches at PAUSE.