Unique and sporty look, but flaws in execution. The biggest concern for me is the very poor quality of the leather strap and deployment clasp, which is not smooth in operation, has sharp edges and is generally nowhere near the quality expected at this price. I own other Citizen watches that are cheaper but have far higher-quality bands and straps.
THIS IS MY FIFTH CHRONO ECO-DRIVE. FIRST TIME GETTING ONE WITHOUT A METAL WRIST BAND. THE LATCH MECHANISM IS CLUMSY AND VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AS IT OPENS ON ITS OWN REGULARLY. AND THE SLIDING STRAP LOOP WONT SLIDE OVER THE METAL TO TUCK THE STRAP IN. IV'E BEEN WEARING IT FOR A MONTH NOW AND JUST CAN'T GET USED TO IT. CITEZIN WAN'TS $140.00 +TAX TO REPLACE LEATHER STRAP WITH CORRECT METAL ONE!!! AND FINALLY THE HANDS ON THE FACE OF THE WATCH ARE THE SAME COLOR AS THE FACE. WHITE ON WHITE, HARD TO SEE. THATS WHAT I GET GET FOR BUYING A WATCH ONLINE RATHER THAN IN PERSON.
I received this watch as a gift from my wife because I chose it. She gave a selection and I chose this based on looks alone. When I received it I wasn't dissapointed...with the looks. It's a good size with a mixed leather band and stainless catch. The brushed stainless case looks good with the silver face and white accents. My only couple of gripes are: 1. The clasp has some sharp edges to it that are constantly irritaing 2. The two black butons for the tchymeter are cheap feeling plastic and are very, very notchy to press. Almost to the point I feel like I'm breaking something using them. Overal I like the watch but it's not a polished product.
Stunning watch! My husband absolutely loves it. Easy to use.