I bought my watch a few months ago. I wanted a simple face with Eco drive. The watch has been very accurate. I wear it every day and it shows no signs of wear.
I bought my watch a few months ago. I wanted a simple face with Eco drive. The watch has been very accurate. I wear it every day and it shows no signs of wear.
Comfortable, great looking, no hassle watch. It's comfortable to wear and is a beautiful timepiece. The Eco-Drive makes this watch a great value.
My wife surprised me with this watch for Christmas, and to be honest, I was really hoping she would get me an apple watch. After wearing this beauty for the past month, I haven't even thought about wanting an apple watch. Weird, I know, but it's the truth. This has style and simplicity that is unmatched. I did end up swapping out the band for a silicone band so I could wear it in the water and not have a soggy band. The stock band is nice, and will probably switch it back and forth depending on the occasion.
I changed the band with a 550 chord military style one
I've been wearing this for at least 5 years now. It's comfy, slim but thick enough to feel good, easy to read, perfect blend of stand-out and blend-in. I've received so many compliments on this watch, "I don't even wear watches and I like that". It just keeps getting better with age, even after the dives I've taken it on. Timeless piece and never needs batteries!
I bought this because it has a classic look. I had been searching for an affordable time keeper, that could become a collectors item. It can compete with a Rolex and two Rolex wears reccomend it to me. I took a look, and I wasn't disappointed at all. I am taking to get it serviced water tested, crystal polished and a band change.
I have worn this watch For several years now. I was looking for a good everyday field watch style, I was tired of always changing batteries, and this was perfect. The strap was a little too small for my wrists so put it on a nato strap which looks great.
This beauty did not disappoint! Simple, functional, classic appearance, what more could you want from an everyday watch? Very satisfied with the Eco-Drive as well. Not a huge fan of my other mechanical watch batteries dying in storage.
High accuracy in keeping time and hands and markers after exposure to light last all night glowing
This is an excellent all-around wristwatch: solar powered, accurate, and good-looking it can serve as a "field" watch, or with an upgraded strap it definitely dresses up well. It's better looking in person than in a photo, with good proportions. The mix of brushed and polished surfaces works well, the red sweep-second hand stands out, the lume is useful, and the water resistance fills out the features list. All in all, this is a classic: it could be your only watch.
Female. 30 yo. This watch fits me perfectly, even though it's marketed for men. The design is so much more usable than any ladies watch, and the face is even smaller than some of the women's style eco-drives that Citizen makes. It's got a beautiful military style, and if you change up the band, it could look pretty sleek! As some other reviewers noted, the "eyelet" design around the band that's used to close/latch the clasp of the watch can be hit or miss. It fit my wrist perfectly, by chance. I can close it to the third hole from the actual time piece, about 6.5 inches. I would recommend searching online for an alternate band style, at 18mm, which is easy enough, I would think.
Female. 30 yo. This watch fits me perfectly, even though it's marketed for men. The design is so much more usable than any ladies watch, and the face is even smaller than some of the women's style eco-drives that Citizen makes. It's got a beautiful military style, and if you change up the band, it could look pretty sleek! As some other reviewers noted, the "eyelet" design around the band that's used to close/latch the clasp of the watch can be hit or miss. It fit my wrist perfectly, by chance. I can close it to the third hole from the actual time piece, about 6.5 inches. I would recommend searching online for an alternate band style, at 18mm, which is easy enough, I would think.
This watch has seen many changes in my life. I purchased it on my first overseas deployment with the military... 20 years and a family later, I still love this watch. The original band is long gone (I literally wore it out), but the watch never fails to keep time and the date. If you're wanting something simple and timeless, you've found it.... and yes, it still glows! I do miss the drab green band.
What a great watch, purchased to have an everyday watch. Its built beautifully, the case and strap are sturdy and comfortable. This makes 3 eco drive watches i own now, and it's definitely my new favorite.
I love this watch I will confess that I sleep with every night
I first bought this watch in 2008 and have worn it every day for the last twelve years without it ever missing a beat and it still looks great and works perfectly. I've never been a fan of the band but this watch goes from formal to casual with a band change. If I had one thing to change, it would be to have the hands a bit longer. This is the third one I've bought, this time for a good friend. Just a great everyday watch and the perfect size so you don't have to wear a manhole cover on your wrist like most men's watches these days.
Perfect size, beautiful yet simple finish. Over night lume, very legible all around. Reliable, accurate, and solar. Can't beat that, plus great customer service by the Citizen team. Well done, thank you team.
This is exactly what I was looking for! I am small-average build for a woman and this fits perfect! Not too dainty, yet not the normal oversized man watch face, but comes with a durable military-style band. The watch is sleek enough thy it could also be dressed up with a metal band too! My husband has had a similar Eco-drive military-style watch for nearly a decade now, so I knew, if it looked okay on my wrist (size-wise) it’s be a keeper!
This is exactly what I was looking for! I am small-average build for a woman and this fits perfect! Not too dainty, yet not the normal oversized man watch face, but comes with a durable military-style band. The watch is sleek enough thy it could also be dressed up with a metal band too! My husband has had a similar Eco-drive military-style watch for nearly a decade now, so I knew, if it looked okay on my wrist (size-wise) it’s be a keeper!
This is exactly what I was looking for! I am small-average build for a woman and this fits perfect! Not too dainty, yet not the normal oversized man watch face, but comes with a durable military-style band. The watch is sleek enough thy it could also be dressed up with a metal band too! My husband has had a similar Eco-drive military-style watch for nearly a decade now, so I knew, if it looked okay on my wrist (size-wise) it’s be a keeper!
This is exactly what I was looking for! I am small-average build for a woman and this fits perfect! Not too dainty, yet not the normal oversized man watch face, but comes with a durable military-style band. The watch is sleek enough thy it could also be dressed up with a metal band too! My husband has had a similar Eco-drive military-style watch for nearly a decade now, so I knew, if it looked okay on my wrist (size-wise) it’s be a keeper!
This is exactly what I was looking for! I am small-average build for a woman and this fits perfect! Not too dainty, yet not the normal oversized man watch face, but comes with a durable military-style band. The watch is sleek enough thy it could also be dressed up with a metal band too! My husband has had a similar Eco-drive military-style watch for nearly a decade now, so I knew, if it looked okay on my wrist (size-wise) it’s be a keeper!
This is exactly what I was looking for! I am small-average build for a woman and this fits perfect! Not too dainty, yet not the normal oversized man watch face, but comes with a durable military-style band. The watch is sleek enough thy it could also be dressed up with a metal band too! My husband has had a similar Eco-drive military-style watch for nearly a decade now, so I knew, if it looked okay on my wrist (size-wise) it’s be a keeper!
I was looking for an all-around watch that had a day/date function and would hold up to the elements. I have gone through multiple watches, a Hamilton Khaki, a Victorinox Maverick, a Seiko field watch and a Fossil watch. I finally stumbled upon this Citizen Chandler field watch and what a great piece of workmanship. I use heavy equipment that vibrates my hands and arms and all the other watches I mentioned were a bit on the heavy side. The Citizen Chandler is perfect. Lightweight and comfortable, this watch has stood up to all the vibrations from the equipment, has been through the mud, the rocks, the heat, humidity, and all that the weather can throw at it and it still performs and looks great. I can’t think of a more perfect watch! It is very easy to read and the lume is amazing at night; lasting until daylight. Forget all the smartwatches with all their bells and whistles along with constant charging. No battery needed here, just a light source. You will not be disappointed in this watch.
I was looking for an all-around watch that had a day/date function and would hold up to the elements. I have gone through multiple watches, a Hamilton Khaki, a Victorinox Maverick, a Seiko field watch and a Fossil watch. I finally stumbled upon this Citizen Chandler field watch and what a great piece of workmanship. I use heavy equipment that vibrates my hands and arms and all the other watches I mentioned were a bit on the heavy side. The Citizen Chandler is perfect. Lightweight and comfortable, this watch has stood up to all the vibrations from the equipment, has been through the mud, the rocks, the heat, humidity, and all that the weather can throw at it and it still performs and looks great. I can’t think of a more perfect watch! It is very easy to read and the lume is amazing at night; lasting until daylight. Forget all the smartwatches with all their bells and whistles along with constant charging. No battery needed here, just a light source. You will not be disappointed in this watch.
I was looking for an all-around watch that had a day/date function and would hold up to the elements. I have gone through multiple watches, a Hamilton Khaki, a Victorinox Maverick, a Seiko field watch and a Fossil watch. I finally stumbled upon this Citizen Chandler field watch and what a great piece of workmanship. I use heavy equipment that vibrates my hands and arms and all the other watches I mentioned were a bit on the heavy side. The Citizen Chandler is perfect. Lightweight and comfortable, this watch has stood up to all the vibrations from the equipment, has been through the mud, the rocks, the heat, humidity, and all that the weather can throw at it and it still performs and looks great. I can’t think of a more perfect watch! It is very easy to read and the lume is amazing at night; lasting until daylight. Forget all the smartwatches with all their bells and whistles along with constant charging. No battery needed here, just a light source. You will not be disappointed in this watch.
I was looking for an all-around watch that had a day/date function and would hold up to the elements. I have gone through multiple watches, a Hamilton Khaki, a Victorinox Maverick, a Seiko field watch and a Fossil watch. I finally stumbled upon this Citizen Chandler field watch and what a great piece of workmanship. I use heavy equipment that vibrates my hands and arms and all the other watches I mentioned were a bit on the heavy side. The Citizen Chandler is perfect. Lightweight and comfortable, this watch has stood up to all the vibrations from the equipment, has been through the mud, the rocks, the heat, humidity, and all that the weather can throw at it and it still performs and looks great. I can’t think of a more perfect watch! It is very easy to read and the lume is amazing at night; lasting until daylight. Forget all the smartwatches with all their bells and whistles along with constant charging. No battery needed here, just a light source. You will not be disappointed in this watch.
Super happy with this watch except the glowy stuff on mine does not work that well, at least compared to some videos I watched.
This watch is perfect. I’m a smaller framed guy with small wrists. This watch is great it’s not big or too small it checks all the boxes for durability and sustainability. I’m coming from 7 years of Apple Watches and this is my first REAL watch and I honestly say I’ll never go back to touch watches.
Smaller face than I expected. But the watch is slick and fits every occasion. Keeps time perfectly and I love the look.
Love the look of this watch, the only thing I changed was the strap. I put on an orange crown and caliber and it has been a great summer watch.
My watch size 37mm to 40mm for my wrist size. This watch is much nicer than the photos. I but a black leather band on it. Looks sharp. Works great on the time.
Great Weekend Watch! Looks ruggedly stylish with a military influence. Definitely a must have. I highly recommend this watch. Well worth the price!
Love this watch. Simple, easy to read, nothing wasted on extras. Size is perfect to stay out of the way as you work while wearing. Day calendar stays accurate without having to constantly adjust each depending on setting. Cons: my only real issue is the band. The size holes are gaped with robust rivets. This creates significant sizing changes which each adjustment and I’m in between sizes. Small concern is that the luminescence on the numbers can fade and become difficult to read at night. Would buy again! Would recommend for a great working watch.
This is my second Citizen Eco-Drive watch. I was looking for another one that could serve as an outdoor/everyday watch and I have come to discover field watches. The face is easy to read, even when viewed at an angle, with a nice contrast of white arabic numerals on the black face. The day/date window is likewise easy to read. The watch feels substantial without feeling too heavy. The Eco-Drive solar power is a great feature. The lume on the hands and numerals is also quality, as it lasts though the night to the morning hours. An area for improvement would be the band, as it is stiff and the spacing of the holes on the band leave it just a little too loose or a little too tight. I may switch out to a different band in the future. Overall I am happy with this purchase and I trust that this watch should last for years as my other Citizen has lasted many years.
This is my second Citizen Eco-Drive watch. I was looking for another one that could serve as an outdoor/everyday watch and I have come to discover field watches. The face is easy to read, even when viewed at an angle, with a nice contrast of white arabic numerals on the black face. The day/date window is likewise easy to read. The watch feels substantial without feeling too heavy. The Eco-Drive solar power is a great feature. The lume on the hands and numerals is also quality, as it lasts though the night to the morning hours. An area for improvement would be the band, as it is stiff and the spacing of the holes on the band leave it just a little too loose or a little too tight. I may switch out to a different band in the future. Overall I am happy with this purchase and I trust that this watch should last for years as my other Citizen has lasted many years.
I purchased the watch several months ago. The only feature of the watch which is suspect is the length of the watch band. It is way too short for a mature man!
What can you say about this watch. It's a good size for small wrists, has a classic look to it, and has the ecodrive so you never have to worry about changing batteries or winding
I had seen other eco-drive watches and I was searching for one that suited me. -I was attracted to this watch by the great face. As an older adult I need a watch that i can see clearly. I also like a watch with all the numbers on the face. This watch had everything I was looking for and more.
Easy to set, easy to read and it keeps excellent time
I like this watch a lot. I love this watch for its accuracy, simplicity in design and quality. Accuracy: It gained 3.5 seconds in 20 days i.e. if it keeps this accuracy it will be just about 64 sec in 365 days. I plan on setting it about 30 sec behind at the beginning of the year. The seconds hand lines up with the minute markers perfectly every single time. Size: I knew that this was the size i wanted, i have about medium sized hands. The watch is perfect size for me. Band: It is stiff. Because of the placements of the holes, it was either too tight or too loose. I bought a new leather band, which goes very well with it. Luminescence: I wish it was a bit brighter in the night. I highly recommend this watch.
I had wanted an ecodrive watch for some time now. I like the simple military styled look and basic functions of the watch and the overall look. The canvas leather backed strap was a bit stiff but with wear that softens up. There is no printed instruction manual in the display box but it has a warranty card with the website where you can learn the set up and functions online. With just a day/date and basically time setting it's ready to go in minutes. Mine came with a good charge on it, and the second hand was ticking one at a time instead of the "two second" low charge movement of the second hand. It is a handsome looking men's watch, not huge like others that some seem to like. I set it to the atomic clock online and it is about one second fast per week, perfectly acceptable for my use on a daily basis.
I wanted an analog light powered watch with a battery that holds charge for a good amount of time and this met it. Simple style with a dial that isn't too busy with complications. Small amount of water resistance is also a nice bonus.
I purchased this watch for myself and I'm really glad that I did. I've been wanting to get a real watch for some time and this was a great first entry. I wear it almost every day.
I am a big watch buff I own many high-end watches and every day watches and I find that this particular model has the style the ruggedness to be used every day and can be most of all I like the fact that it runs well accurate and never needs a battery I'm enjoying a very Much
Just bought the the watch so haven't worn it much. Is accurate so far. Bought it because of the eco-drive so I expect to like it even more in a couple of yers when I won't need to replace a battery. I thik the bad is ugly and it was worst in real life than it was in hte picture. Had to replace it.