This watch is great and I've loved wearing it nearly every day for over a year.
I bought this watch for myself for graduating US Army flight school and have been wearing it ever since (5 years). I like the size and look, and while it hasn't failed completely, it has certainly suffered. I haven't trashed it, I don't typically take it into the field, I usually take my G shock because I don't care if that gets wrecked. But I definitely don't baby it. I have replaced the band twice now due to fraying and cracking. The glass has some decent chips and scratches, but is still borderline serviceable, the case has plenty of scratches in it, the back is textured from sand getting between it and my wrist. I haven't taken it swimming too much, but it gets wet from rain, sweat, dew, periodic submersion etc, and I think the waterproofing is failing as I had some condensation on the inside of the glass that took about a month to go away. After that happened the red chronograph hand now stops on the 58 second mark instead of at 12 o'clock. I just returned from a 7 month deployment where the watch sat in a duffel bag for about 6. When I took it out it took a bit to charge and now it doesn't seem to be keeping time very well anymore, and the chrono doesn't work at all. I still like the watch, I just don't treat it super well. Sadly it does not seem to be up to the rigours of a helicopter pilot's life (not a ton of rigour).I wish it was a lot more rugged while maintaining the same sleek and simple look, but I still plan on getting it serviced and will continue to wear it.
Like many others, I have my share of watches. This is my first Citizen watch. I have worn it for a month so my review is based on that. Keeps great time as compared to smartphones. No complaints in that department. Feels good and non combersom. Unlike today's trends, this watch is small enough to easily slide under a sleeve but large enough to read. Cons. The date window is pretty small. Could use some magnification window to fix this issue. Overall, good all around watch.
I havehad it for a couple of months. It is the perfect size for my wrist and easy to read. Calendar is a little small but fine. Like some of the reviews, the timers only last an hour. The strap has shhown no wear and is comfortable even color is fine.