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
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.