The watch is beautiful. It's extremely thin, and looks really elegant. The leather strap is way better than I expected at this price point. However, it is much lighter than the picture shows, and legibility is terrible. For that reason I'm returning it. I hope they make this in a colorway that has better legibility.
I would have liked this on black dial and stainless steel case.
Watch is very nice, I would like this watch in black setting , then I would buy this watch. Does this come in a black face with leather strap?
Price point was a little high all things considered. Great watch. Slim profile, great appeal. Overall very happy with the purchase. For $50-100 less it would be 5 star, but it just doesn’t quite meet the price tag to get the 5th star
This is what a quartz dress watch should be: Slim, unobtrusive, and autonomous. Not the easiest to read or to operate but this is a solid piece of watchmaking kit, and is the epitome of Citizen. The solar powered movement will last years, maybe even decades (I have another solar Citizen that's been going strong for 11 years now). I love the soft and supple strap, and the 50 meters of water resistance is impressive for how thin it is! The watch wears flat and wide because of its thin bezel and small, but short lugs. It's not a large watch but looks bigger than it should be on paper. Enough to make a statement while looking elegant. The watch's case is a good combination of brushed and polished finishes. High polish around the bezel and sides of the case, but brushed on the underside and top of the case. The crown is tiny and octagonally shaped, but still useable. It's a bit difficult to pull out however, and the lack of minute markers can be tricky to set the exact time. But once the time is set, you won't have to mess with it for a long time. The watch slowly moves every four seconds. The dial is lighter than the pictures show. It's more of a light gray blue and the textured dial looks like brushed metal with a vertical pattern. You can see the depth of the dial, printed logo, hands, and markers on it if you look closely enough. My main knock against the watch is its 21mm strap width. It's an uncommon size, so you most likely won't be able to use your existing straps for this. And if you don't? You'll be spending money on another strap solely for this watch. Personally, I like this watch, but it isn't for me. It's a little too slim for my tastes. But again, if you want something dressy that has some "OOMPH" on the wrist or something subtle yet dazzling on you that happens to just tell the time, get this!
The watch is beautiful. It's extremely thin, and looks really elegant. The leather strap is way better than I expected at this price point. However, it is much lighter than the picture shows, and legibility is terrible. For that reason I'm returning it. I hope they make this in a colorway that has better legibility.
I wanted the green dial. I would have kept it if it had the green dial. Overall, it's a great size. I love the leather strap. I think you have a winner here. Just make dials more brights or that's easier to read.
I bought the blue/stainless version and love it. The case is wonderfully thin, comfortable, and lightweight. The dial is beautifully finished. This is my only watch without a seconds hand and I like it, especially for a quartz. I've been wanting a thin watch and an eco-drive, so this is perfect. The case is well done for the most part, but mine has a slight imperfection at twelve o'clock on the polished bezel that is visible from only some angles. I'll call it factory fresh patina and I'm sure I'll bang it up more before too long. The strap is leather and adequate, but certainly not a standout. Lugs are 21mm so aftermarket strap options are plentiful and I've already ordered a proper black leather one to better suit my taste. The lug to lug distance is less than 45mm if I recall and is very comfortable on my 7.25 inch wrist. Overall, I love the watch and it will be one of my work favorites (in addition to my orange face Tsuyosa) after I get a nicer strap on it. Great job Citizen! I deducted a star for the imperfection in the case/bezel finishing.
Love the blue, the soft leather strap, and especially how thin this watch is. Readability, not so much. It's something that I've noticed in recent years: The face designs have gotten busier, the hands have gotten narrower and blend with the lines marking seconds and hours, and there's not enough contrast between them and other design elements. Still, I have several Citizens that I've bought over the past 20-ish years because they keep excellent time, are durable, and look great.
In agreement with another reviewer to have a black dial with silver stainless steel case black strap. Additionally have this option with a silver stainless steel bracelet.
While I appreciate the slim profile, the rest of the watch is lackluster. The design is basic without being elegant. The band and the finishes feel cheaper than anticipated for this price point. If you’re looking for a slim profile, the Stiletto collection offers better designs and value.