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 Citizen Eco-Drive Men's Professional Diver Watch #BJ8050-08E By: Citizen Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 7 More Information Seconds Didn't Line Up  On: 2008-06-24One of my pet peeves with a quartz watch is when the seconds hand does not align with the second marks on the dial. On the watch I received this was the case, so I had to return the watch. The return process was easy and painless, however. Too BIG even for a guy that likes BIG watches  On: 2008-01-24Well, some perspective: I take my sense of style pretty seriously and I do consider myself a bit of a watch hound. With that, I have always gravitated towards oversized, eye-catching, masculine watches. And while this was my first foray into the world of Citizens watches, and I was most anxious to get this bad boy on my wrist given the dimensions, there was just no way around the fact that this timepiece is just too bulky. I was most impressed with the impeccable craftsmenship of this watch, and the design is very bold and deserving of attention. The width of the watch was good too, even at 51mm. But the depth at 19mm was way too chunky. Ive had watches the same width and close to the same depth, but this just stuck too far off my wrist. I did exchange for a Citizen Eco-Drive Mens Perpetual Calendar Watch #BL5334-04E and I couldnt be happier. About the same width but much slimmer, AND with a perpetual calendar (bonus!). It seems I am now a loyal Citizen customer. GREAT PRODUCT!  On: 2007-07-10I am in love with this watch, it is a little heavy but I can live with that. In new condition as discribed. Fast shipping! Bold and Masculine On: 2007-06-14I am a fan of the Eco-Drive solar-powered Citizen line of watches after my brother got me one for the holidays a year ago. The one he got me, the Calibre 8700, has 3 chronometer displays and is only about 35 mm bezel (watch face) width. It is also difficult to set as each of the 3 chronometers has its own directions so I am constantly consulting the manual. In contrast, the Professional Diver Watch has a huge masculine bezel face, almost 50 mm. A very bold and masculine look, especially with the black rubber strap, as opposed to the shiny metal bling that I personally find distasteful in a mens watch. Even more importantly, the Diver Watch has no chronometer displays and this makes changing the time and date easy to use. You pull out the crown to the second click to set the time; to the first click to set the date. Thats it. So easy to use and so bold to look at. I only have one criticism: The rubber strap is big and lacks flexibility so you have to sit the watch in its case or else it will fall over and get scratched. Also the strap is so rigid that it is very difficult to remove it from your wrist. But on balance this is my favorite looking watch, especially for the price, around 185-225 on Amazon, depending on the sales, and for any man looking for a bold and masculine look over the "pretty" the Professional Diver is a great choice. Fantastic! On: 2007-06-08I recently ordered the watch and received it in record time. I own 6 dive watches but this is the flagship!The case that it comes in is classy and the watch is BIG and beautiful. It is extremely luminescent at night and a great dive watch.You could actually wear it as a dress watch too.I would highly recommend the watch to any diver or watch lover. Best watch in it's class On: 2007-02-24I ordered the Citizen diving watch and received it within 2 working days. The watch looked exactly like the photo and came packaged in a nice leather bound zippered case. The watch is a little heavier than a normal watch but that is due to the construction needed for diving. I am not a scuba diver but I look cool as hell with the watch on! It keeps great time and since its an eco drive watch, it never needs batteries just sunlight. I am very happy for my purchase! best and stylist for men On: 2007-02-18reserved battery even I dont wear for month still running, good for swim never take off. best and stylist for men On: 2007-02-17reserved battery even I dont wear for month still running, good for swim never take off. |