is the secondhand correct and how can I fix it? The secondhand does not lineup on the second. It’s lining up just before each second and I don’t like it.
I bought this watch less than 6 months ago and if you do anything any normal man does in his every day life, it is a terrible choice. The stitching on the band frayed and the band has discoloured to the point of being ugly, and can be smelt from a mile away The buttons felt cheap from the moment of opening the box. I was walking up my stairs and slightly brushed my arm against the wall, there is now a massive deep scratch across it blocking the date. The date is also very difficult to see from any other angle than straight above. Just find a new band and this watch might be an alright buy. if you are a business man or a softy this watch is good for occasions. Wouldn't last longer than 1 year under normal conditions, so it doesn't matter that the battery never dies. It only looks good for a month max.
I bought the watch on-line from Macy's in December 2023 and loved it from day one. The look and feel of the watch are great. However, within the first year the stitching of the band started to fray. I questioned the quality of the leather but I solved that by ordering a high-quality, full-grain leather band. I also had the misfortune of dropping the watch on my tile bathroom floor in March 2026 and had to have the crystal and H500 movement replaced (for the chronograph function, only). It's a tough watch but not indestructible.
This is a bold, attractive watch. Here are the issues to be aware of: - Bezel is fixed, does not rotate, so cannot be used for tracking time - Second hand, which only operated during a timing operation, is EXTREMELY hard to see. Way too little contrast with the black face. - Date window hides down in a hollow so is too dim to see except in fairly bright light.
Great looking watch. Sport casual is a perfect name for it. In office or on a hike. Band is no good though, feels like foam pleather...
Great watch. Love it. Amazing Citizen product as usual (I have several Citizen watches and definitely this one is part of the rotation). Only downside is that the day in the little calendar window is challenging to see (specially for an old guy like me). Overall, you can beat the price and the quality Eco-Drive system is a game changer. Great for weekends and formal meetings.
I purchased this for my husband for our anniversary. He is a watch guy, but usually goes for the metal bulky bands. I thought this looked classy and could be dressed up or down. He absolutely loves it. So happy with my purchase.
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I really don’t understand why I did not get a manual with my watch . Trial and error…
Love the watch, looks great, feels great. One thing I was surprised about is the plastic bezel. From pictures it looks like a Matt finish metal but it’s plastic so that was a little disappointing. Good from afar but far from good based on that piece
I was expecting the band to be better quality. Ordered a better band from Barton. Overall the watch looks great and is very accurate!