Latest 5 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the Citizen Men's Skyhawk Eco-Drive Chronograph Watch #JR3080-51L
"Short and Sweet"
2009-07-27
- Reviewed By User: A311FZNYUFDMSR
As an owner of several similar style chronographs, including Seiko and another Citizen Eco-Drive, this is the watch I wear daily. I find this watch exceptional. Some of the complaints others have mentioned seem to be just a little picky in my opinion considering the context. Most of the "cons", like the size of the digital display and fact that it is not back-lit, are addressed in more expensive models such as the JY0040-59L. Subjectively, this is probably more of an issue with those of us with "over 40 eyes" anyway. Yes, the instruction manual could be a little easier to read but after the initial setup, how often are you going to use it anyway?
For the features one purchases a watch of this caliber... style, quality, comfort, reliability, functionality and accuracy (both my eco-drives are better than +/- 5 sec/month!), I don't see how you can go wrong with this watch, ESPECIALLY for the price (I paid $220 for mine). On top of this you get a watch that is as beautiful as it is functional along with the confidence and assurance knowing it's a Citizen! If you're sitting on the fence whether or not to get this watch... buy it, you won't be sorry!
I bought my first Skyhawk in Tokyo, at the legendary Akihabara. It was a titanium model, and it quickly became my only watch. (OK, we'll ignore my ultra-thin Calvin Klein "airport special", designed to go through metal detectors without setting them off.) I wore it for 6 years, and then I had the misfortune to damage the bracelet. I inquired, and found that I'd have to send it back to Japan for repair, at a ludicrous price. Instead I decided to buy a replacement; this time I opted for this stainless steel version from Amazon.
Why "almost perfect"? Well, as other reviewers have noted, the Skyhawk can only handle whole-hour time zones, and I need to travel to India on business quite often. This is frustrating. On my last trip, a few months ago, I stopped at the watch store in the new Hyderabad airport. I figured that the best place to find a Citizen watch that worked in India would be in India. And I was right - I was able to buy a Navihawk. It doesn't have Eco-Drive, but apart from that it's functionally equivalent to the Skyhawk - plus Indian time zone support! I paid a considerable price for it, but I don't mind: the Navihawk seems to have disappeared from the Amazon Citizen store.
So now I have two Citizen "hawks": a Navihawk, and a Skyhawk. The Navihawk is slightly lighter; the Skyhawk slightly more comfortable. When I'm at home, I pick one at random each morning. But next week, when I head off to Chennai on business, I'll be wearing the Navihawk. Life is good.
"excelent watch.. I like it a lot!"
2008-03-31
- Reviewed By User: A2KO9AT0AQA1JC
The delivery was made on time. The product is very good and beautiful. Everybody likes it.
"cool and professional"
2007-11-29
- Reviewed By User: A195XO3AVVO9RX
This watch is both very cool and very professional looking at the same time. The only problem is set-up: it's a bear to program the day/date,etc. A cd is provided, but you need lots of time (and reading glasses). Do your homework and check around for a good price. This is a popular watch and prices fluctuate (sometimes by the hour). But it's a great watch to add to your collection or for everyday.
"cool watch"
2007-11-22
- Reviewed By User: A2D2C8ZVUEMZKE
I purchased this for half the cost of repairing my Rolex and it looks better and keeps perfect time.
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