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 Citizen Eco-Drive Men's Canvas Strap Watch #BM8180-03E By: Citizen Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 55 More Information Citizen Eco-Drive  On: 2008-07-22This is truly a fantastic watch. I love it that its solar powered and has such a long warranty. It feels and looks very solid. The numbers are clear and just the right size. The watch glows through the night. The band is less wonderful. However, I replaced the band with a black nylon band (about $5.00) which looks terrific. A great watch at a great price. Perfect Weekend Watch On: 2008-07-15I bought this watch to wear on the weekends so I dont beat up my good watches. I knew the band would be small and weak but I had an older expansion type band from another watch. When the watch arrived I cut off the canvas band, put on the metal band set the time and date and put it out in the sun for the rest of the afternoon. I have not touched it since!! I select and wind what good watch I want to wear during the week and when Saturday morning comes I grab this one, put it on and go! The luminous hands and markers are very bright at night! I am a large guy and a larger dial would have been nice. However if you can get an eco-drive that never needs a battery for this price that is alway set and ready to go after sitting in the dark for a week then you have the perfect weekend watch. This is the only Citizen watch I have ever owned so I cannot attest to durability. Accuracy has been dead on! I guess since all the WR-100/200s have the same movement pick the one that suits you and you are all set. I would buy this watch again and will buy another if I ever need to do so. Good Job by Amazon on delivery, good job by Citizen to make a reliable product that is technologically advanced and fits the needs of most guys. Excellent Watch! On: 2008-07-02Ive had this for several months now and couldnt be more happier with it. This is my office casual, simple and yet technologically cool watch. Best of all, no batteries to change due to a unique battery charging technology! The fit and finish is superb as are the detailing of the numbers, watch hands, case and crystal. The overall fit and finish is much better than a timex. Changing time and day and date has a nice solid feel to it. Timex has great and durable electronics but where they get you is their batteries only last two years and it is a complete pain to change, so much so that your are almost forced to buy a new one. This is the same playbook that car manufacturers used in the 1960s and 70s. PLANNED OBSELESENCE. No more! Excellent watch  On: 2008-07-02So far I love this dress/casual/everyday watch. I wasnt crazy about the band (the only reason I didnt give it 5 stars), so got a black leather band with white stitching; looks great. Love my Citizen Eco-Drive #BM8180-03E On: 2008-06-04I love this watch. I bought it based on internet research only, never saw one in person before. It looks a lot better live than in the pictures. Its got a great weight and feel to it, even if the crown is a tad bit protruding, although the fine polish makes it seem less so than the pictures. Adjusting the time, day & date is very straight forward. The band is darker than all the pictures I saw, for which Im glad, and its comfortable and tough looking. So far no mechanical defaults whatsoever. My only real complaint about this sharp, well-made watch is that the seconds hand does not align with the minute markers on the face. Even so, Im very satisfied with this watch. Excellent Watch for Classic Casual On: 2008-06-04This has absolutely everything I was looking for in a casual watch. It has a timeless - classic look. You can wear it in the pool/shower. It has the day/date function. Its not a "fat" watch (width or depth). Of course, its also an Eco-Drive (my third). No idea why I find this power source so cool - but I definitely do! Ive read quite a bit about the wrist band in reviews. Frankly, I tried to live with it, but even though its made of quality stuff, I couldnt live with the over-sized metal eyelets - looks WAY too 70s for me. I replaced with a black leather/nylon field wristband (Speidel) from Walmart that looks & feels outstanding. Holy cow, did I really only pay $81 for this beauty? Thats a Timex/Casio plastic price for a really nice casual watch. Great Watch-Silly strap On: 2008-05-31Love the watch, the strap is identical to the other Citizen chronograph canvas strap model. For the me the strap is too short on both models for my wrist. The strap looks "silly" with the metal eyelets in the strap. That being said the watch is masculine and functional. An excellent value for an eco-drive model. The case is a polished stainless steel which is the opposite of what a military outdoor watch should be. The case would be better served with a non-reflective matte finish. I believe this was a compromise by citizen to make it appeal to those looking for a fashion dress watch. Bottom line great watch, great value, a steal at this price given the eco-drive and quality of a citizen watch. Fine, but not as advertised On: 2008-05-31My Citizen Eco-Drive canvas strap watch BM8180-03E arrived today. The watch is fine. But it came with a gray strap, not the olive green strap advertised. I wanted the green strap. Also, the strap has at least two too many grommeted buckle holes. It does not have a screw-down crown. Excellent Watch!! On: 2008-05-29I just got this watch in the mail today from Amazon. It is awesome! I am just under 6ft tall and have small to medium bone structure, I like the size and fit on my wrist. It looks wonderful! I love the black face with the white numerals and hands. Very easy to read the time and looks great! I just barely had it on when I went in the laundry room and closed the door, the hands and numerals really glowed in the dark. The watch case feels very solid and of high quality. I really like the band. It is an olive or army green and has round silver satin grommets over the holes. It has one fixed loop and one sliding loop to hold the band. Because of the watch case design, it would be very easy to swap out another band. For the price of $81 with no tax and free shipping, I feel this is a great buy! You never have to worry about batteries! Better for the environment and your pocketbook! I highly recommend this watch to every one! buen precio On: 2008-05-29me parece que es un buen relot y esta en exelente precio se los recomiendo saludos A great watch for its price On: 2008-05-27Bought it for hubby as an alternative for daily use (his previous one is a bit too formal). Its not dressy yet still nice for everyday occasions. It has the Citizen Eco-Drive technology therefore we wont need to worry about changing battery for a very long time. The one feature hubby loves is the watch illuminates in the dark. However, there are two things that bothers me: the watch is a bit too thick for a person with relatively small wrist, and the strap began to smell after just one month of use. Overall, its a great watch for its price. watch On: 2008-05-24The watch was exactly as it was described. There have been no issues with it. I JUST MIGHT HAVE FOUND THE PERFECT WATCH On: 2008-05-11I have had many watches over the years, and this just might be THE watch that Ive been searching for! After wearing dive watches for the last decade, its slim lines and ability to run "indefinitely" without battery replacement are welcome changes. It does everything a watch is supposed to do, without the limitations found in most of its competitors. The day/date feature is a welcome bonus as well. I love my Luminox for its accuracy and illumination, but sending back to the service center every couple of years for a battery replacement was getting old. Im around, and in, water constantly during my free time, so my watch must be waterproof. The 100 meter rating found in this watch meets my needs; the 200-300 meter ratings of my dive watches, while reassuring, werent really necessary. Id considered a automatic to do away with the need for battery replacement, but the less than stellar accuracy inherent in this movement caused me to continue searching. I tried some of the early solars, and found the system to be finicky, running out of juice on a regular basis, although I spend most of my day out of doors. In researching kinetics, Id found that they have their own little idiosyncrasies as well. Then I stumbled upon what just might be the perfect watch for my particular needs; a Citizens Eco-Drive! Its proven to be all that it claims to be, accurate, reliable, and with a "charging system" that doesnt require any special attention if worn on a regular basis. My search for the "perfect watch" just might be over! Fantastic Watch On: 2008-05-11I love this watch. It arrived quickly after ordering and Ive been very happy with it. I have another Citizen for more formal wear (Citizen Calibre) but needed a casual watch since the Timex I had for the last five years broke. Since Ive been so happy with the Citizen Calibre that I wanted another Citizen; the Eco-Drive Mens Canvas Strap watch was a perfect choice. Its reliable and the face/controls are very clear. I highly recommed this watch if you are looking for a casual wear watch. Un gran reloj On: 2008-05-09Es un gran reloj si te gustan las cosas sencillas y elegantes. La correa es a gusto de cada uno. Es algo pequeña pero eso tiene fácil solución (se le pone otra). Me encanta este reloj y recomiendo su compra. No es de una calidad exquisita, pero tampoco vale una fortuna. NICE WATCH, HORRIBLY UGLY STRAP On: 2008-05-08WATCH IS NICE, WELL BUILT, WELL DESIGNED, HANDOSME FOR A FIELD WATCH. SEEMS TO KEEP TIME WELL AND THE ECO DRIVE FEATURE IS OUTSTANDING. LOOKS LIKE IT WILL HOLD UP UNDER HEAVY USE. THE STRAP HAS TO BE THE UGLIEST AND MOST UNCOMFORTABLE WATCH STRAP IVE EVER OWNED. OTHER REVIEWS MENTION THIS BUT I REALLY HAVE TO CONCUR...WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? IT IS AS UNCOMFORTABLE AS IT IS UGLY! I ORDERED ANOTHER STRAP ON EBAY. CITIZEN SHOULD OFFER A REPLACEMENT STRAP ALLOWANCE FOR ALL OWNERS. IF I HAD SEEN THIS WATCH IN STORE INSTEAD OF BUYING ONLINE I MAY HAVE PASSED ON IT DUE TO THE STRAP, INSTEAD I SHELLED OUT ANOTHER $20 TO BUY A BETTER ONE. BOTTOM LINE: GREAT WATCH, BAD STRAP! As expected. On: 2008-05-02A nice watch for the money. Its definitely not worth the $135 USD that Citizen lists it for on their site. Overall its rugged and accurate. Im not a second counter so I dont know exactly how accurate it is, but it gets me around on time. The band took a little getting used to. Im not crazy about the metal eyelets on the band, but theyll do as I cant find a better canvas band out there. (Im currently looking for a good hemp band in a khaki color.) I like the black face and large numbers. The date is accurate and easy to read. Not perfect, but for only paying half price, its a lot better than a Fossil or Timex. Mean Green Time Machine! On: 2008-04-18I find that watches are some of the most personal things that we carry around with us. We look at them constantly, rely upon them to be accurate, easy to read, and to say something about who we are. That said, this watch fits all of the above criteria (and more) for me. The size is perfect for me. I have relatively thin wrists, so I didnt want a Russian commando diver watch that would look like Im wearing an alarm clock on my wrist. It does have some weight, though, but I kind of like that. It feels like theres substance there; that it will last a while. The face is really easy to read at a glance; the numbers are not overly large, just a nice bold typeface on a black background. A real bonus is that the hands and numbers will glow all night with one good strong shot of light before turning the lights out. Another bonus is the day AND date display. The band is a nice olive green color and the adjustment holes are rimmed with metal grommets. Some have complained about the glued parts on the band coming apart. I have been through a lot of watchbands and I have never seen a band that was totally stitched without the use of glue, so I really dont see that as a deal-breaker with this watch. Another reviewer complained that the second hand doesnt register with the tic marks on the face. Look, if youre gonna time sports events or something, maybe you ought to get a decent stopwatch! The green that Im most enthusiastic about is the Eco-Drive mechanism. True, there IS a battery in this puppy, but youll never have to replace it. Its a small step towards reducing our ecological footprint, but every step counts. Cool watch but smaller than described On: 2008-03-24This watch looks well made, and the dial is easy to read. The day date feature is a nice touch compared to just the date, and it is dual language selectable. Another outstanding feature is the 100m water resistance (WR). This is a good indicator of high quality. The 30m and 50m ratings seems much more common, even on watches described as being in the military category. Its not as though it needs to match a dive watch rating, but a military person should be able to snorkel or swim across a stream or river without compromising the watch -- 30m just does not cut it (50m is debatable), but fortunately Citizen did not cut any corners here. I feel that the website description is misleading. I measured the watch case diameter as 36mm. Then I searched for the watch on other websites, and one of them indicated it was 37mm (which I disagree with). The 40mm mentioned in the description evidently included the setting crown and that should have been clearly stated. Because I prefer a larger size, I only owned this watch for 2 days before I returned it. Overall if you do not mind a medium size, this watch is a great value and should last for many years, which is why I still give it 5 stars. I would not hesitate to buy one again if Citizen comes out with a 40mm model for my 7.25" wrist. Good watch, but... On: 2008-03-10I do like this watch, especially the band, but know that you cannot reset the date feature by winding backwards - a problem in daylight savings areas. You have to go through the laborious process of winding through 30 days to reset it. The Looks and the Works. On: 2008-02-26The watch is great. Ive been buying Eco-Drives for years. The face is large and illuminates well in the dark. The strap is a little stiff at first but breaks in quick. The watch works well with casual attire but you can also easily change the straps for a dressier look. Eco drive watch On: 2008-02-24The watch was a great price and arrived as I expected. I will continue to shop Amazon as I have for years! Great Watch On: 2008-02-13Being in the Army, my views on work watches have tended to be "cheaper is better." I continually run into the problem of batteries dieing while Im deployed and having to buy another one. For those that have been to Iraq, the selectiion in the PX is less than ideal. During my last deployment, my Timex watch died so I decided to go a little more expensive and found the Citizen Eco-Drive watch. It has been great and has remained accurate over the months that Ive had it. I was concerned that it wouldnt get enough light to keep it charged being that I wear long-sleeves, but again, havent had any problems. The only nuisance that Ive found with the watch is the band itself. Its a good canvas band that is leather lined and has aluminum rivets to reinforce the adjusting holes. It seems to make the distance between the holes a little excessive to me. I dont have Popey arms, but the optimum adjustment for most comfort for me falls between two of the holes. The tighter of the two is a little too tight and the looser is a little too loose. I guess Ill have to bulk up a little or get a new band. For the price of $81.00, its a good all around investment in a work watch. I havent put it to the stress and abuse test to see how robust it is yet, but the crystal appears strong and it is sufficiently water proof. Citizen Eco-Drive Watch On: 2008-02-08My husband really likes this watch, but the band is kind of small. He is a normal sized man and he has to wear the strap in the last hole. So if you have large wrists this wont fit you. Other than that he loves it. Seconds hand does not index and band is poorly made.  On: 2008-02-07Just got mine two days ago and I am very disappointed that the seconds hand does not index with the minute markings. It makes the watch appear cheap and substandard. The movement of the seconds hand is not crisp and defined and may be the result of a poorly made mechanism. The watch band is not to my taste and I would replace it if I were to keep wearing the watch but at this time I am considering returning it to Amazon since the poor indexing bothers me quite a bit. I dont sit there and observe the seconds hand but the fact that I know that it does not index correctly makes me feel that I am wearing a very poorly made watch. I am not recommending this product to people that are critical of quality and refinement in manufacturing. A great military style watch! On: 2008-02-02I like this watch because it is simple, rugged, easy to read and doesnt need a battery replacement. Some years ago I was getting a new battery for another watch. The jeweler who replaced the battery said, "Of course, you know that when I open the case, the watch wont be waterproof any more." Well, no I didnt know that but now I do. If you get a watch that has to have battery replacements, the gaskets are deformed when the case back is removed. I asked another jeweler about the most reliable watch brand. He said, "Citizen, based on the number of watches we get back for repairs." I have a Citizen dress watch and it has been accurate and trouble-free for the last five years. It just doesnt make sense to replace batteries when you can eliminate this source of annoyance and loss of case integrity. Love this Watch On: 2008-01-27I love this watch! I have had the solar watches for years now and the fact that you never need a battery is all the more reason to get one. The are styles are great although this one is a little big for a woman and you will probably want another band. Thats why the 4 star rating. It works right out of the box. Perfect! I got at least ten years out of my other two. I guess the the solar cells give out. I got two more. This one and another Citizen so Im set for at least another ten! I highly recommend the Citizen Eco Drives. A Very Nice Watch On: 2008-01-27Pros: Attractive design. Near perfect time-keeping. Eco-Drive is cool. Cons: The band sucks. Its ugly green canvas and the holes are large and metal. The second hand on my watch is slightly misaligned with the marks if you are really picky. Overall I would recommend buying it. Just put a different band on it. Great Watch On: 2008-01-25I currently own 2 eco-drive watches and I love them both ! This watch perfect when you just looking for a watch to wear to school, the gym, or just around the house. Great job by citizen as usual Citizen Eco Drive watch On: 2008-01-25Have had the watch for over a month now. It does what a watch is supposed to do: shows time precisely. It is comfortable to wear, and I do not share complaints about the strap posted by others. Good everyday watch. Excellent watch for the price On: 2008-01-22This watch is not too big on the wrist, has a well designed face and it seems to keep time fairly accurately. Some reviewers have criticized the canvas strap but I think it looks good. However, the large size of the holes in the strap mean there is not much room for adjusting it for a comfortable fit, particularly on a hot day when your wrist expands. It appears the glass can scratch fairly easily. If the Eco-drive system does work as advertised then the watch is exceptional value for the money. What better energy source than light? One of my favorite watches On: 2008-01-17Love this watch and I own several others costing hundreds more. One of my top three favorite watches. EASY to read. It glows purdy in the dark...the numbers themselves glow. Even the tip of the second hand glows. Its thin, its light, and Ive had a couple of people ask me about it. Its to-the-point and stylish. I love that it is Eco Drive. Easy to set (has hacking feature). I like the band construction, I dont mind the green. Im pleased that it shows the day and the date (many times Ill look at my other watches--most watches in general--and only the number of the date shows, but I come and go I often forget what day of the week it is...this shows both). If this one breaks I WILL purchase a replacement. Fantastic On: 2008-01-17This is a fantastic watch! No batteries, ever again! and it wears well, light and easy to read! Fantabulous! One of my favorite watches On: 2008-01-16Love this watch and I own several others costing hundreds more. One of my top three favorite watches. EASY to read. It glows purdy in the dark...the numbers themselves glow. Even the tip of the second hand glows. Its thin, its light, and Ive had a couple of people ask me about it. Its to-the-point and stylish. I love that it is Eco Drive. Easy to set (has hacking feature). I like the band construction, I dont mind the green. Im pleased that it shows the day and the date (many times Ill look at my other watches--most watches in general--and only the number of the date shows, but I come and go I often forget what day of the week it is...this shows both). If this one breaks I WILL purchase a replacement. Clean, simple, easy to read. On: 2008-01-10I dig the olive green, military-style band. Face is very easy to read. The night glow of the hands at night works well also. I have small wrists, so size of the face suits me well (this could be considered a "midsize" watch). The face is 40mm across (that includes the knob on the right). It has maintained a very accurate time so far. And, best of all, no need to change batteries. Hummayumma! On: 2007-12-25Fast service, ease of use, solar powered, and a beauty of an olive green nylon band to go with it: what could be better than that? Citizen Eco-drive Watch On: 2007-12-08Set the time and date - put it on your wrist and forget it. Im getting a little older and my eyes a little worse. Without my glasses I cant read most watches. This one I can. The numbers and hands stand out. The strap did take a little getting used to, but I knew what I was getting when I ordered it. I really like the watch and the fact it is an eco-drive. I have several others and they are great. I also like the fact this has a "screw-in" type back good to 100M water resistance Great watch - Band causes a stink On: 2007-11-29I would give this watch a 5 star if it were not for the band. While bands are replaceable this is a review of the item as it is sold. I wash my hands probably a hundred times a day and try as I might the band gets wet. After a full days work the leather and canvas traps the water and sweat and begins to smell. It is like a cast on your arm for 6 weeks smell. Leather (Inside) Canvas outer trap the water and sweat and no matter how you dry it, it still smells. Beyond that, This watch is awesome! I love the no-battery replacement. I love the crystal and it has only 1 minor scratch after a full year of ownership. I had bought 3 timex/casio watches in 3 months that were destroyed at work due to scratches cracks and bands breaking. Overall if you are outdoors type playing in the river or swamp then this watch band should be replaced with an all rubber one. It is very water resistant and a pleasure to own. nice On: 2007-10-10I love this watch!! Simple but well put together. I plan on giving one as a gift. Great watch On: 2007-09-06By far the best watch of owned. The only comment I would have to make is Citizen could of made the band a little thicker. The band looks a little thin when on a larger wrist. Otherwise, Im extremely happy with movement, quality, and the eco drive feature. A+ Great Deal for The Money On: 2007-06-12This watch is a steal. For its low price, you get a watch that never needs winding nor a replacement battery as long as you keep it exposed to light. The fabric band is decent quality but since I have a large wrist I use the first hole. The watch is accurate and nice looking. I like the Eco-Drive better that Seikos implementation. Fully charged it will keep running for 6 months in total darkness. I keep mine near a window when not wearing it. Excellent watch for a very good price by: mozart66 On: 2007-04-26 I recently bought this watch after my trusted Swiss Military watch died. I was a bit hesitant for I had not owned a Japaneese watch before and had some reservations about the strap. I have been pleasantly suprised. The watch is really nice --- the strap is quite sturdy and has rivets (not visible in the picture on the most websites) which makes it strong and improves appearance. The watch is just the right weight. I love the dial but wish the minute, hour hands were slightly thinner. However, the is sufficiently "dressy" even for semi-formal occasions. I am hoping the Eco-drive feature works as promised (i.e. I dont have to change the battery ever!). Overall, a great buy and I would recommend it highly. A Must for your Watch Wardrobe by: btrippe4 On: 2007-03-16 This is the best buy in timepieces for the money. It has an easy to read face; it is DAY DATE as opposed to just day of the month; it is rugged; it needs no battery; it is deadly accurate. I have two of them! Citizen eco-drive wrist watch by: Anonymous On: 2007-01-26 Outstanding value and service. Watch exceeded my expectations. Delivery time was much faster than expected. I look forward to my next purchase from Amazon. I love this watch. by: Anonymous On: 2007-01-05 I just needed a decent watch that kept good time, and one that didnt require arm movement or battery changes. This watch fits the bill. It is an excellent value, and several friends have said they intended to order one. If I were ordering again, Id get the one without day/date, but thats just personal preference. I find that I never actually use that feature, it busies up the face a little, and its one last thing to adjust at the end of the month. great watch, but Fabric Strap is a disgrace  by: hhammerling2 On: 2006-09-04 Watch is highly accurate (it appears to be 3 secs fast per week) nice looking (if you like "military"), solid feel. Watch is unexpectedly heavy for "stainless steel". Is part of the body brass ? I would have preferred "brushed stainless steel" anyway. The surface looks shiny as if "nickel plated". Not the "outdoor" finish, it appears to have in the photograph. The BIG disappointment however was the fabric strap: After one week (only) of inserting the strap into the sleeve guide, the little sleeve was blocked. Reason, the inside of the sleeve is NOT sewn, but GLUED (with contact glue ?). I now have a big mess, where the strap-end (the part which is inserted into the sleeve) is all sticky/ guey with this glue. I tried re-glueing with a "will be solid after curing" wood glue. Not a good idea, looks awful. Really disappointed in CITIZEN, at this price ($89.-) they should be able to do better. great watch, but Fabric Strap is a disgrace by: hhammerling2 On: 2006-09-03 Watch is highly accurate (it appears to be 3 secs fast per week) nice looking (if you like "military"), solid feel. Watch is unexpectedly heavy for "stainless steel". Is part of the body brass ? I would have preferred "brushed stainless steel" anyway. The surface looks shiny as if "nickel plated". Not the "outdoor" finish, it appears to have in the photograph. The BIG disappointment however was the fabric strap: After one week (only) of inserting the strap into the sleeve guide, the little sleeve was blocked. Reason, the inside of the sleeve is NOT sewn, but GLUED (with contact glue ?). I now have a big mess, where the strap-end (the part which is inserted into the sleeve) is all sticky/ guey with this glue. I tried re-glueing with a "will be solid after curing" wood glue. Not a good idea, looks awful. Really disappointed in CITIZEN, at this price ($89.-) they should be able to do better. Great Time Piece On: 2006-08-01I bought this watch over a year ago, and it has proven to be my best watch ever (and Ive had a lot of them). It keeps perfect time, and it is very easy to read with the big numbers. I love the Day/date feature, and its ease in changing the date at the end of a short month. Also, at night the hands stay illuminated for about two hours after it gets dark which makes telling time at night incredibly easy, especially when Im camping. All in all, just a great watch. Great Time Piece On: 2006-07-31I bought this watch over a year ago, and it has proven to be my best watch ever (and Ive had a lot of them). It keeps perfect time, and it is very easy to read with the big numbers. I love the Day/date feature, and its ease in changing the date at the end of a short month. Also, at night the hands stay illuminated for about two hours after it gets dark which makes telling time at night incredibly easy, especially when Im camping. All in all, just a great watch. Review of Citizen Eco Drive On: 2006-03-09Excellent watch, high tecnology, converting light to electrical energy. Five year warranty. Class and elegance. A Very Impressive Watch! A Good Value for Your Money! On: 2006-03-06For the money, you cant go wrong with this model. In terms of comfort, convenience, and accuracy, I havent seen anything in the market that even comes close. Comfort: Very comfortable; it would appear to me that Citizen may have reduced the size of the setting crown somewhat, comparing my particular model to the the one shown in the picture above, making it less obtrusive; no problems for me! Convenience: In my opinion, the best in the industry, as most other watches will either require routine maintenance or at least a change in battery more often than not (even the so-called "kinetic drive" systems, made by a different manufacturer, require this, as stated in their own instruction manual!) As another reviewer has stated, its quite a novelty to purchase a watch that will last for several decades without any need to open the case! In terms of readability, the high contrast hands and dial are a plus for me. Accuracy: Here is an unexpected benefit - the second-hand lines up well with the indices, and there is no evidence of the minute or hour hands being out of register whatsoever. In addition, the day and date indicators line up perfectly through the window opening! Finally, my particular model gains only about one second per 3-week interval. About that "Olive Canvas Strap": although very comfortable, I must agree, while being of a subjective nature, may give some pause with regard to being "stylish". It would seem that replacing this strap would be easy enough if so desired. Then again, this could be the next fashion statement! Do you all work for Citizen or what? On: 2006-01-01So I went and bought this watch based on the 5-star reviews I read about. Needless to say the watch looks alot better on the web than on my wrist, but heres my take after wearing it for about a week: 1. The mineral crystal appears to be pretty thin. I havent scratched the glass yet (thats what it sounds like) but I suspect itll scratch pretty easily. 2. The band is ok if you like green....I prefer black. Not sure why Citizen didnt offer a black colored strap. I ended up switching to a black leather band but I wish I didnt have to spend $$ on another strap! 3. The crown does stick out just a wee bit too far. One customer wrote that he noticed a bruised back hand. I agree, Citizen should have either reduced the size of the crown or make the crown protector bigger. 4. And lastly, my second hand is a few hairs off...not a real big deal but I have a Luminox and a Seiko in the same price range and the second hands are dead on for those. The watch does keep great time (so far) and its still a nice knock around watch for daily use. Still, I only give it 3 stars!! Very nice watch On: 2005-11-27I ordered this watch from Amazon and it arrived before the estimated delivery date. I love the watch, and it looks much better in person than in pictures on the web. Quality is very good and the hands line up perfectly. The luminova is evenly applied and lasts longer, actually all the way through the night, which I didnt think would be the case. The only feature I dont like is the canvas band, which I found uncomfortable. Im sure its fine for others, but still a black leather band for less than (...)(any jewelry store or online store) compliments the watch very well, and it no longer looks like a weekend watch. One small point about the Eco-drive that some other reviews Ive read overlooked: Citizen Eco-drive models DO have a battery. The solar cell stores energy in a rechargeable mangenese-titanium battery. The battery should last a very long time according to Citizen engineers who project that even after 20 years the battery should retain 80% of recharge capacity (on their website), but only time will tell... no pun intended. Speaking of time, the watch is pretty accurate. Ive had the watch for one month and during that time it has lost less than one second when compared to the US national time (www.nist.gov). In sum: this is a very well constructed watch that I feel is worth the money. Very nice watch On: 2005-11-26I ordered this watch from Amazon and it arrived before the estimated delivery date. I love the watch, and it looks much better in person than in pictures on the web. Quality is very good and the hands line up perfectly. The luminova is evenly applied and lasts longer, actually all the way through the night, which I didnt think would be the case. The only feature I dont like is the canvas band, which I found uncomfortable. Im sure its fine for others, but still a black leather band for less than (...)(any jewelry store or online store) compliments the watch very well, and it no longer looks like a weekend watch. One small point about the Eco-drive that some other reviews Ive read overlooked: Citizen Eco-drive models DO have a battery. The solar cell stores energy in a rechargeable mangenese-titanium battery. The battery should last a very long time according to Citizen engineers who project that even after 20 years the battery should retain 80% of recharge capacity (on their website), but only time will tell... no pun intended. Speaking of time, the watch is pretty accurate. Ive had the watch for one month and during that time it has lost less than one second when compared to the US national time (www.nist.gov). In sum: this is a very well constructed watch that I feel is worth the money. Just a review On: 2005-11-11This is my - I think - seventh watch. The problem with my other watches: quazt movements have to replace the battery after a while; automatic movement stops working if I dont wear it for a few days. So I purchased this watch. The movement is running with natural or artificial light, so I can be worry free from the watch stops working because battery or no movement. I think it would be nice if the watchs body can be made little thinner. But in general I am very please with the watchs look. I didnt see the problem that the other reviewer said about the three winds didnt line up at 12. Mine works perfectly. Less than $70 for this great one. What a deal! A great knockaround watch with good citizen quality On: 2005-11-08I received the watch promptly in the mail beautifully packaged and it has just the features and the look I want. This is the watch Ill be wearing in the house. I have other watches for dress and a compass watch for car travel. My second citizen watch so I expect the usual reliability. and just think: Because its an eco-drive and has no battery Ill never have to open it and lose its water-tight integrity. Was surprised to hear another customer complaining about the quality. Citizen watches, as I perceive them, are meticulously detailed and reliable, affordably priced and beautifully styled. Another great value from Amazon. A great knockaround watch with good citizen quality On: 2005-11-07I received the watch promptly in the mail beautifully packaged and it has just the features and the look I want. This is the watch Ill be wearing in the house. I have other watches for dress and a compass watch for car travel. My second citizen watch so I expect the usual reliability. and just think: Because its an eco-drive and has no battery Ill never have to open it and lose its water-tight integrity. Was surprised to hear another customer complaining about the quality. Citizen watches, as I perceive them, are meticulously detailed and reliable, affordably priced and beautifully styled. Another great value from Amazon. Disappointing poor quality watch On: 2005-10-07As in my other Citizen (a GMT ecodrive) the hands dont line up at 12 oclock and the luminova is unevenly applied. Manufacturing glitches seem to be common with this brand, which is unfortunate because their solar technology is basically a good idea, it just needs a better execution. Disappointing poor quality watch On: 2005-10-06As in my other Citizen (a GMT ecodrive) the hands dont line up at 12 oclock and the luminova is unevenly applied. Manufacturing glitches seem to be common with this brand, which is unfortunate because their solar technology is basically a good idea, it just needs a better execution. very nice watch On: 2005-09-23I just got this item a few weeks ago, but I already think that its one of the best watches out there. Theres a lot of good things to say about this watch, some are: 1. the red second hand which makes the watch more distinct. 2. the band is very comfortable. Has metal slots and buckle to adjust it to your wrist size. 3. the numbers on the dial are fairly large which makes it easier to read. 4. the hands and numbers all illuminate in the dark 5. shows the date and day (its in spanish around 3am-5am) 6. the crystal is made of a type of mineral which is scratch resistant. (still no scratches on mine!!) Besides all that, this watch has a very nice casual look and is more of an everyday kind of watch. It will never need a battery since its powered by both natural and artificial light. It fascinates me to realize that a watch will last longer than my life span. Overall this watch is great. only negative aspect is that I noticed that the crown bruised the back of my hand a little, but I never realized it till recently.... just thought I should mention that. very nice watch On: 2005-09-22I just got this item a few weeks ago, but I already think that its one of the best watches out there. Theres a lot of good things to say about this watch, some are: 1. the red second hand which makes the watch more distinct. 2. the band is very comfortable. Has metal slots and buckle to adjust it to your wrist size. 3. the numbers on the dial are fairly large which makes it easier to read. 4. the hands and numbers all illuminate in the dark 5. shows the date and day (its in spanish around 3am-5am) 6. the crystal is made of a type of mineral which is scratch resistant. (still no scratches on mine!!) Besides all that, this watch has a very nice casual look and is more of an everyday kind of watch. It will never need a battery since its powered by both natural and artificial light. It fascinates me to realize that a watch will last longer than my life span. Overall this watch is great. only negative aspect is that I noticed that the crown bruised the back of my hand a little, but I never realized it till recently.... just thought I should mention that. Another fine Citizen Eco-Drive by: mattmusic On: 2005-06-28 This watch is for your days off. The mineral crystal and the water resistant features ensure this. The band is crafted of a military style nylon khaki with riveted type holes for adjusting the band to accommodate your wrist. Inexpensive but finely crafted. Instead of buying the Timex look hard at this watch because it has a better movement and it doesnt require a battery! Large numbers enhance the dial with luminous hands. The day and date are also displayed in English and Spanish. A five year warranty on the movement (only) gives your peace of mind. A must have for those leisure days. |