 "A Good Watch" | 2009-11-14 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2FJK1ISRDJEDI |
| This is a good looking watch. It gains about 2 seconds per week which is good for a low priced quartz watch. I like the green canvas band with leather lining. The watch band is almost too short. Someone with a large wrist will find they will have to replace it with a longer band. If it came with a longer band I would have given it 5 stars. |
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 "This watch far exceeded all my expectations." | 2009-11-04 |
| - Reviewed By User: ADL6AMKXSXILM |
I had been looking for a watch with a canvas strap in a military style. I previously bought a Seiko 5 SNK (the band did not fit my thin wrist) and a Smith&Wesson military watch (inferior quality), but was unsatisfied with both.
The Citizen Eco-Drive Canvas Strap Watch far exceeded both those watches and my own expectations. Below is a quick walkthrough of all the details I love about this watch.
- Size: As mentioned earlier, I have relatively thin wrists. The band on this Eco-Drive fit perfectly. In fact, there was still an extra grommet left after strapping it on! A perfect watch for all sizes.
- Band: The band is not cheap! It is sturdy, with leather backing underneath and finely stitched together. The olive green color makes it look like what one imagines a military watch resembles. It is indeed a fashionable watch, if a bit muted in that regard (which is positive).
- Case: The case measures roughly 37-38mm. A medium size, as far as watches go. I was concerned that the watch would look too big on me, as I typically go for watches with a smaller case size. The case size is perfect, resting on my arm in a seemingly natural manner. The face itself displays only the necessary details. And the red second-hand is an amazing touch.
- Mechanism: I love the use of solar power to operate this watch. The watch is not loud at all; indeed, it is fairly silent. I have owned the watch for almost three weeks now and have not seen the watch fall behind or go forward in time. Such precision for such little cost.
- Style: Despite its military looks, this is one fashionable watch. Great with casual wear or with more sophisticated flare. I've found it not just to be a perfect watch, but a perfect accessory as well.
Overall, I would recommend this watch without hesitation to anyone looking for a military-style watch. I can't state enough good things about this Citizen Eco-Drive. I have been completely satisfied with it and hope to have it for a long time. |
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| "Great watch, built well, looks great" | 2009-11-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2P0A0A271MBXR |
| For less then $100 you will not find a better watch, it has everything I wanted and nothing I didn't. The face is easy to read at a glance both day and night, the watch held true from spring to fall DTS time changes within 2 seconds according to [...] not much more you could ask for. |
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| "Nice simple styling" | 2009-10-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A283R76969ANG4 |
| I wanted a simple everyday watch with nice styling. This watch looks more expensive than it was. Had considered the retro timex from JCrew but this was better looking and $40 less. Plus it is an eco-drive. Nice watch. |
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| "Simple and functional utility watch." | 2009-10-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1KIE0P0LYVGFK |
Originally, I intended to return this watch after seeing another eco-drive watch with a perpetual calendar, but decided to keep it.
The watch is your typical military-style watch. Reading the other reviews, I was concerned about the band. I had the impression that it would be a flimsy green strap made of a thin fabric. I was relieved to find that the strap is ideally what I expect for a military style watch. The band is stiff and strong. I doubt it'll be a problem for anyone and don't quite understand why some people report issues with it.
The hands don't quite align with the markings, still on the 12:00 position, the hand seem to align well with each other. And it's not a deal breaker, but the minute and hour hand doesn't "tick" into the mark, it slowly sweeps.
And... as another reviewer had mentioned. These Eco-drives are quiet. Possibly noise-less. I suppose its because they're really digital watches masked with a analog look.
The day/date function took me a extra day to set. Oddly, it doesn't change at 12 or 1AM, but at about 4AM. |
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| "great every day watch" | 2009-10-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2OV0LWL9F5FSG |
| Nice enough looking for business casual, informal enough for weekend wear. Keeps good time. Nice looking, comfortable. No battery is nice. Band is fine for me. |
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