I can’t seem to get the date working properly after many tries
If a watch can't be accurate I prefer it run fast. Sadly this watch looses about two or three seconds a month and I have to manually set the watch fast by about ten seconds and then keep my eye on it until it drops below the correct time. My $35.00 Timex keeps better time. Very disappointing. Citizen says I have to ship it to California for them to evaluate it. The watch looks and feels good. My friends make favorable comments. I can overlook the small date, the small military time numbers, and the fact that only the hands glow in the dark, but having to reset the time so much can't compensate for the battery charging under a lamp.
Love the look and the functionality. The crystal and band are thinner/lower profile than the pictures appear, however, that is a great for me as a prefer a lower profile. Love the watch.
Received as a christmas present 18 yrs ago and it has barely missed a beat. Runs about 30sec fast a month and all I do is pop the stem to let time catch up. Capacitor battery may be showing its age and it got low on charge recently.I think It was just inside too much. I have spent more on bands than it cost in 2005.Crystal is pretty scratched up and I avoid submersing it if I can help it. I think as watches age the waterproof rating diminishes and I find it easier to just not shower or swim with it. And I have a leather band on it also.
This was a gift. My brother loved the Garrison Eco Drive
Had this for about a month now, primarily as a watch for work. Overall it seems to be a reliable and attractive daily watch. Pros: Accurate quartz (has lost about 1s in a month), clear and easy to read in daylight, nicely finished case and quality leather strap. Cons: Lume is below average - only the hands have it applied and it's nowhere near as bright as others (like my Seiko dive watch). Also the 24-hour time indicators are tiny, and even with my glasses on they're almost impossible to read - Citizen should have made them much larger or left them off entirely.
EcoDrive watches are a bargain and beautiful. I have saved hundreds of dollars on batteries over the years and they are truly dependable.
This is exactly what I was looking for. A great watch for weekend wear. It is not so expensive that I will worry about it getting wet or muddy while doing yardwork or banging it up working in the barn, but it is still really attractive. The strap is a nice sturdy leather, the face is simple, and I love the solar Ecodrive. The green and stainless steel gives it a nice outdoor hiking/camping look. I got my son and I Star Wars watches last Christmas, so this is my third Citizen EcoDrive. I would definitely recommend them.
Great looking watch and I'm looking forward to skipping the battery replacement routine.
I'd been interested in trying out an Eco-Drive powered Citizen for a while, and saw this in a department store display and was bowled over. A great field watch for everyday use, extremely comfortable and fits perfectly on a medium sized wrist, while still presenting a commanding presence. Perfectly legible in a handsome font, with the gorgeous, deep "evergreen" dial and white numerals. The second hand in an equally deep crimson sets everything off nicely. The brown leather strap is extremely soft and has a durable feeling for the price point (though I only have a week of wear to report from). The stainless case has both brushed and polished pieces, and looks smart. The crown is substantial and easy to manipulate. Looks great with casual or sporting ensembles, or with a sport coat or sweater. The only thing I would knock the piece on is the lume, which is fairly weak and only applied to the hour and minute hands. Other than that, I have hardly had reason to take it off since purchase.