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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This is a very well made and attractive camcorder bag. Unfortunately, it is WAY too big for the new generation of flash memory camcorders. It may even be too big for MiniDV. It will probably work well for DVD camcorders, especially when lugging extra batteries and stuff, or when carrying a camcorder AND digital snapshot camera. But, for the new ultra-compact flash memory camcorders, it's just too big. Unfortunately, it's a recommended accessory on Canon's own HF100 web page!!! (The reason I bought it from Amazon.)
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