 "Great with a few cons" | 2009-10-04 |
| - Reviewed By asaisbhan |
| My previous aquamaster stopped keeping time and couldn't seem to find the right repair shop. I work offshore on oil rigs, and wanted to upgrade to a chronograph urethane strap (some rigs don't allow metal band wrist watches) that showed the day and date as well. Many times I wake and don't know what day it is! I looked at many options and decided on the Black Eagle. I've had it for almost three years now, and has gone very strong. Aside from all the great compliments that other reviews have, the only quirks I have are: (1) The face (not dial) is not scratch resistant. My face has suffered a few scratches which kinda annoys me. I recently tried to polish off the scratches which helped a little. This is probably not a watch for use while working if it's liable to get scratched. (2) The crown is difficult to turn while on the wrist. (3) Don't depend on the alarm(s) to wake you up. It's too soft to wake you up, but good enough otherwise. I use two of the three alarms to remind me of daily meetings I have to attend! I use the countdown timer alot when I'm at home cooking! I don't travel that much anymore, so the time zone feature is not really used that much, although I still like it. I've received a few compliments on it, and some guys have even asked me to sell it to them! My only worry is if the band were to break - where would I get a replacement? |
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 "Exactly as I expected! Great watch! :)" | 2009-08-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1YJ1YOW2PLX1S |
I have a few citizen watches and am now used to have a great watch every time I buy one of these gems.
This one is no different, great quality, keeps good time and is confortable to wear.
As a young boy i received my first citizen watch from my grandmother and got used to see them as great time machines. This opinion has never changed since they do make great watches at a affordable enough price and stand as one of the best price/quality makes in watchmaking and as i said, this black eagle skyhawk is no different. :)
Solar powered ( Ecodrive ) is a must in dive watches ( i have two citizen Ecodrive dive watches and both are outstanding ) and altough this is not a dive watch ( i don't even intend to go swimming with it ), solar powered means you don't need to change batteries. Sun is always shinning in Portugal so battery is always full :)
It's relatively simple to use, has enough features so it will keep you entertained for a long time and has plenty of time zones, should you need to travel. I withdrew most of them so that the menu doesn't show all those cities but you can go back anytime and recover them.
It's not the easiest watch to work with but also not the most complicated i have. So it's fun to have it.
The only least good points are the lack of a backlight but i already knew this before buying it ( maybe the new skyhawks with backlight could appeal more to all those who need backlight ) and also it's just a little big heavier than it should ( stainless steel ),that is, comparing with a Tissot T-touch which is all titanium and rubber strap. Both are the most confortable watches to wear, very very nice indeed.
However, it's not a heavy watch, just a bit heavier than it should?!?
Amazon US is great indeed, fast delivery, good packaging, all in all a great service. All watches ordered from them arrived in fine condition. Had bought from them before, expecting another watch from them right now :)
Thanks to our mate M_ "Agent Of Fortune". Loved your video review, nice music and if you take a look at his video, you'll get a close idea what to expect from this watch. :) |
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| "Best stealthy watch I own!!" | 2009-05-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: AMMNCHBCD1SZ5 |
I have had this watch for about a week now. Being a collector with everything on hand from Casio to Oris and Tag Heuer, i'd have to say this ranks in the upper end of all of my watches for quality, pricing aside.
It still qualifies as a "pilot's watch" to me because of the great legibility of the white hands and markers against the black, though I would agree with many about the reverse LCD display being more difficult to read in low lights. Fit and finish are great, and no worries on batteries with the Eco-drive technology. I'd recommend this model to anyone looking for a watch that bridges the gap between casual and dress. It is a bit heavy, but with the rubber bracelet adjusted properly, one gets used to it quickly. It is one of the more comfortable watches on the wrist that I own. 5 stars! |
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| "Love the watch & have a solution re: the quick clasp" | 2009-05-15 |
| - Reviewed By User: A22DRQMROONYOK |
I love this watch. I can see how people might have a problem reading the dials, but for the average person, this shouldn't be an issue. It's got great features and is extremely cool looking.
I orginally purchased this watch with the bracelet style band. After two years, I was sick of that band (it's a bit heavy). After zero help from Citizen's customer service, I got a jewelry store to order the rubber band style. I didn't like the quick clasp (I know I'm particular) because I wanted to use it for more active pursuits. So - here's what worked for me and I wanted to share it with you in case you had the same desire.
I bought a $10 Timex rubber band (make sure it's 20mm). Take the band to a jewelry store and have them canabalize the buckle, "arm" and rubber holders. Then switch them over to your Citizen. It should take about 10 minutes, tops. With this modification, this is simply the perfect watch - stylish, tough, functional, and no need for a battery! |
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| "Its a Citizen what do you expect" | 2009-03-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2N07ZOHMWSPAV |
| This watch is just what you would expect from Citizen. High quality, excellent timekeeping and a very classy look. I have several Citizen watches and this one is my favorite. If you havnt had any experience in owning Citizen watches, I would say try them out, you will not regret it. |
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| "Good watch, great value" | 2009-01-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1ZRC8R7KB9UJ3 |
The Citizen Black Skyhawk watch may not have all the cosmic features of it's big brothers, but it packs an impressive array none the less.
I also own a 15-year-old previous generation of the SkyHawk line and was thankful that the new generation is far easier to set. For instance, one only has to set the digital portion and with a button press, the analog hands take the shortest path to their correct positions. Amazing to, ahem, watch. |
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