 "Not quite what I expected." | 2009-11-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2P0A0A271MBXR |
| Oddly this watch for all of its dodads lacks a second hand and date readout. I returned it for the lower yet more suited for my needs version. |
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 "A GOOD, HONEST WATCH" | 2009-10-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2YHH5J8KP7GUS |
Without doubt, this is a good, honest watch that offers very good vaue for money. It is clearly a quality product and yes, it has character, as well as the appeal of Eco-Drive technology.
The only pity is that, in my opinion, with a bit more thought and development, it could be a GREAT watch. So here are some constructive notes for Mr. Citizen in order to give this watch a truly 5-out-of-5 military form and function:
1. the bezel should have a brushed finished to match the case of the watch.(Non-reflective glass would be nice too.)
2. the minute hand should be longer - long enough to index right next to the minute markers for ultra-accurate, one-quick-look time keeping. (Same goes for its cheaper non-chrono sibling.)
3. the three main hands should be "tailless" as they obscure the subdials; the tail of the chrono second hand permanently obscures the top of the minute subdial.
4. the date function is far too small; this is made worse by its depth. (If you don't have 20/20 vision and bright sunlight, forget it! Same for the sub-dials.)
5. the 24 hour sub-dial is a bit "so what". Having smaller 13-24 numerals next to the main 1-12 markers would be just as useful while cutting down on the cost of the movement.
6. the band is attractive and well made but not long enough to accommodate its target market, which is presumably men. The rivets start way too close to the watch (in fact, close enough to fit a very small child) but the strap itself should be longer so the rivets can extend far enough to fit writsts on the larger side. (I don't have a bear's paw, but I used the last hole and removed the free-moving keeper. I eventually fitted a longer one-piece nylon velco strap. Pity, because the stock band really suits this watch.)
Despite this, there's LOTS to like about this watch. It feels right, it's substantial without looking like a silver hockey puck, it's accurate, easy to use and understated: it is what it is with no wanna-be "look at me" gimmicks.
Larry, Yarrawarrah (in Sydney)
Australia
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| "Great Watch, Reliable Product" | 2009-10-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: A26JHTTML042YD |
Highly recommended product for those requiring a fuss-free, solar-powered watch with a chronometer. I use the chronometer to time intervals of 15-30s in my work so this is perfect. The chronometer can go up to 60 min but really, situations that require such precision more than 60 min are extremely rare.
Ordered and received this watch from amazon without a hitch, watch arrived in original case, and within seconds of opening the box, started to move its second hand, hasn't stopped in the year plus I've had it, unlike all my other wristwatches (with the exception of the Casio) that have undergone several battery changes.
The band is decent, green canvas on a leather (or ?faux leather) material with reinforced metal buckle rings to enhance durability. My only peeve is that in my climate, such bands don't take to sweat too kindly, but this is more a climate limitation, as other reviewers have pointed out, the band is easily replaceable if you don't like it.
All in all an excellent product at a fair price. |
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| "I can't use the Chronograph" | 2009-10-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1R6ONWCX6E0QS |
| I got this watch yesterday. Today I try to use the Chronograph by the method said in the instruction book. However, no matter how I press Button A, the Chronograph second doesn't move even a little bit. I hope the seller reply me in two days, or I will return it. |
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 "Very disappointing" | 2009-10-07 |
| - Reviewed By garypen |
I was really looking forward to receiving this watch when I added it to my Wish List. I was "lucky" to get it as a birthday gift shortly thereafter. However, as the old saying goes, "Be careful what you wish for lest it come true".
Despite Citizen's excellent reputation, and the positive reviews listed on this page, this watch is poorly constructed from cheap materials. Instead of the brand, model, etc information being etched into the back of case, there is a simple sticker stuck to it. A sticker? WTF? The band is poorly stitched, with the stitching opening up leaving loose threads sticking out. And, finally, the crystal has cracked and chipped from normal daily use. (Nothing heavy duty. I work in a cubicle.)
I have had a low-level Seiko for 15 years that has never needed more than a battery. I've had this watch for a few months before having to send it in to replace the crystal. And, I will bet you a dollar they will not repair it under warranty, and want to charge close to purchase price for the repair. If this wan't a gift from my wife, I would simply throw it away, and get another Seiko. |
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| "Smallest, cheapest Citizen Eco-Drive Chronograph" | 2009-09-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: AW539EKTHDTSD |
| Ordered this watch and really liked the size and the numbers around the dial. Unfortunately, those numbers are not luminescent. There is a luminescent dot around the dial, but it isn't real large and I have bad eyesight in the dark and wanted a watch I could see well day and night, so I returned this and got the next chronograph up, Amazon exclusive which is a lot larger, but has more luminescent dial. I liked this one though for size and it seems a good value. The green canvas band is ok for field work, but if you want to dress this up I think you could do so nicely with a carbon fiber band. |
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