A nice watch for the money. Definitely don’t like the very cheap band but it will do at that price.
Pros: I am a fan of eco-drive technology and like that I barely need to think about this watch ever running out of charge. I have no issues with it holding a power reserve, even though I spend most of my time indoors. Though 44mm might seem large on paper, it does not look oversized on my 6.5 inch wrist. Cons: I was not a fan of the rubber strap. It would fit well over a dive suit, but it is a bit long for everyday wear, and it was hard to get a good fit without any micro-adjustment options. It did not transition well to smarter outfits for work. I replaced it with a stainless steel jubilee bracelet and it is perfect. I also wish that the watch had a sapphire crystal. For a watch that is likely to stand the test of time in every other way, this was a shame not to have, and I would have paid extra for it. The bezel is also slightly out of alignment by about 1 or 2 mm, which is barely noticeable but a defect nonetheless. Overall, would buy again. I feel comfortable wearing it everyday in any situation from sports to work.
Nice and light for a diving watch. Elegant, though the material on the circular edge does look a little cheap.
I have been checking out this watch for a few years, I love the blue color and simplicity of it. Everything I need and no extra dials or hands that I don't need. It was a gift this year from my wife. I wasn't that subtle dropping hints I guess. I have had several compliments on the watch already. My only hang up is the length of the watch band. I wish it were 10mm longer. It keeps slipping out of the two "holders" to tuck the end of the band into. I can't find a replacement band with correct pins (these are larger diameter and stronger than most) that is longer. Citizen has very limited replacement options, non-Citizen are not correct pin diameter. I'm going to have to get creative to keep the end tucked into those holders.
First let me say this is my first watch of this style. I own a few other of Citizens bigger more elegant watches and wanted one of these for when I am being active, out on a hike or something. My biggest complaint is that the watch needs a magnification window over the date, or the date just needs to be a bit bigger. I mean this is meant to be an active watch with the option to dive with. If I am under water or on a hike I want to be able to look at my watch very quickly and get whatever information I am looking for... The watch band feels alright. It probably needs to be broke in a bit. I am used to wearing Citizen clasp bands that are on their heavier watches that out of the box conform really nice to your arm usually. The face could be a bit bigger as well for my taste. I am a bigger guy, 6’3” 210 lbs so I am sure it is just right if your a bit smaller of a person. Overall I am keeping it because on sale it was right at $200 and it’s the only style watch I now own of this kind and it’s handy when I don’t want to wear a $500-$1000 watch on a hike or a swim. Also it seems like more of a pain at this point to go they the whole return process when simply put. “It will do”....
Unboxing this was very appealing, to include the case it came in, which looked like a helium tank. Unfortunately the turn dial to change the time and date was stuck. Once I finally got it unstuck the dial is loose. Hopefully in the future this can be resolved.
I just received my watch and low and behold the case size IS NOT 48mm but 42mm. I like the watch and I may keep it, but extremely disappointed at the wrong information on the website.
I purchased as an addition to my watch collection , for me watch face difficult to manage even with my bifocals on … the date just too small