 "Nice time piece, inexpensive and smart looking" | 2009-06-29 |
| - Reviewed By User: ABP545825Y6TD |
Thrilled to bits with this purchase... Hadn't worn watches for years because I always had a Mobile Phone to let me know what time it was... So for some oddball reasons I recently went back to wearing a watch and while I did consider Automatics or Mechanical watches, a good quality Automatic/mechanical watch does cost a fair bit to purchase and requires maintenance eventually. I came across the Citizen Eco-Drive and it had the features I needed (day/date) with five year warranty for a very reasonable price and driven by light, so I was certainly intrigued.
So I'm very pleased thus far and while I've read a few comments about the strap, all I can say is I have relative large wrists and it fits fine for me... The display is sharp and easy to read (even at night) and best of all I'll never have to replace the battery which has been the downfall of my previous watches... Once that back was off the other quarts watches to replace batteries, I would always have moisture issue (yes, I'm in an environment with lots of moisture).
So I think this Citizen ECO drive model is a winner and have recommended the Citizen to a friend and at the price, how can you go wrong ?
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| "Striking classic watch design" | 2009-06-24 |
| - Reviewed By skeeter11 |
| This is a striking classic watch design with a jet black dial and an elegant red second hand. I'd recommend (as others have) switching to a black band -- I chose a leather-backed carbon fiber design band (18 mm) that suits the watch. The date and day need to be set before noon or the date and day won't change properly; after all, the watch cannot tell whether it is morning or afternoon! And the date requires adjusting at the end of the month for 30-day months. The watch face is a tad larger than I thought it would be, but with a black band this is a handsome, rugged design that is not fussy, yet good-looking enough to wear with a jacket and tie in professional work settings. This watch is a good choice for those who don't want a lot of bells and whistles on their wrist. And it's a genuine bargain! |
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 "nice watch" | 2009-06-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1CIZL7HYJGZA1 |
i am very pleased with the watch. it is first class
the band, however was cheap and i replaced it immediately
it was overall a very good buy |
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| "not too flashy not too techy not too pricey not too cheap" | 2009-06-16 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2COMYC6VOE3W8 |
| This is a perfect watch if you want to get away from the over-formal or over-sporty look all watches seem to have. Its not too big and its neither too flashy nor too techy. I think its priced about right too - if you're a grown up who isn't hugely rich or obsessed with watches, this technology should be what you're looking for. My second-hand almost points precisely to the relevant marks on the face: I bet that explains why some reviewers complain about it not pointing to those marks, and others praise it because it does. Oh, and its very comfortable for me to wear too. Enjoy! |
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| "Quality At A Great Price" | 2009-06-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A18PD83JB378BF |
| I've had this watch for over a month now and I have zero complaints. The watch is accurate, easy to adjust, very comfortable, and looks great. It has already been dropped twice, once by me and once by my labrador puppy, both on concrete. The watch has a couple tiny scratches on the side but still functions beautifully. I've read a lot of complaints about the strap. I honestly don't see what the problem is. I found it to be comfortable and fairly well made. When it goes, I'll replace it with something else, but until then I think it works just fine. I love the day and date feature and the seconds hand seems to line up perfectly with all the seconds marks. I think of all the field style watches out there, this one stands out both for its quality and the uniqueness of the Eco-Drive system. The price isn't bad either. The only thing I might improve is the luminescence of the face. It's bright for around two hours and starts to fade after that. All in all, I'm extremely happy with my purchase. I might even buy another for a back-up! |
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| "Excellent Product!" | 2009-06-07 |
| - Reviewed By User: A151HV81W0GNAG |
When I read the reviews for this product before purchasing it, I thought well I'll give it a try. The most common problem listed in the reviews were that of the band. How minor I thought, in which it can be changed out with little cost or hassle. Well, don't worry. The inside of the band is black leather, while the outside a handsomely stitched green nylon appearance with the rivetted buckling holes. Sure it asorbs water, but within 20-30 minutes its dry!
I haven't taken it off since it arrived. No problem with oder. Tells time perfectly. Yet, stylish enough for a man, but yet low key as not to draw attention to it. Good point, considering, I work and play downtown.
Overall, 5 Stars. Excellent craftsmanship and good solid quality material. |
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| "Great Watch, crappy band" | 2009-06-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: ABJTX4PT9IZWX |
| This is a very nice watch for the bucks. The band is horrible. Purchase the Men's Rubbertech (TM) Silicone Rubber Watchband and get rid of the original. The combo is then bullet proof. It keeps great time and has an understated elegance to it. |
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| "Excellent watch, match what I was looking for" | 2009-06-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2C1CB1PR2UA3K |
Only thing I observed: I bought it for a month now. I calibrated it according to Internet time. It has become a few seconds ahead. I will need to see if it gets worse over time.
Other than the above point, I am very satisfied. I like the following features: canvas band, large number on the dials and glows in dark, date and day of week, good looking and above all, no battery replacement required. Thanks to all other reviewers that posted the well-shot pictures. They helped me a lot when I was doing product research.
Bottom line: nice watch, worth giving it a try. |
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| "Finally got an EcoDrive!" | 2009-06-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A10ELNQRQZVIJV |
| I bought this watch sight unseen, and was very pleasantly surprised: perfect size, thickness and weight for my taste. It works great, no problems. Second had lines up with the tic marks reasonably well. Always seems fully charged. Band was uncomfortable and I swapped it for a black flex band, which looks great and feels much better. The night glow feature is very bright after exposure to a lamp, but fades a lot after several hours. |
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| "Good for the ladies too" | 2009-06-01 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1QLI3L7TQMH34 |
| I've had this watch for about a month now and I love it!! It says men's but I am a woman with a fairly thin wrist and it fits great. My favorite part, since I'm a Spanish teacher, is that you can choose to have the days listed in Spanish or English! Some people complain about washing hands and the canvas strap: just don't get it in the water, people! It is simultaneously elegant and sporty; I've worn it with dresses and jeans and a t-shirt and it didn't look out of place on either occasion. Totally worth the money when you consider that you will NEVER have to replace a battery! |
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