Other than my Octavia, this is my favorite Citizen watch. There isn’t anything I dislike and I love that it sets the time and date everyday without my help.
This is my new favorite watch!
This was a present from my spouse, and I must admit that I am extremely satisfied with the overall quality of the watch. It is truly a magnificent timepiece with fantastic characteristics, and one in particular that has always intrigued me is the moonphase.
This watch purchase was to replace a 20 year old Tag Link Chronograph, for +- every day use. While I enjoyed the nuances of the prior automatic watch, and the look of the Chronograph (the functions of which I rarely used....), I was always having to check to see if it was precise on time or needed winding after a day or two of rest. I looked at Tag, Omega and Breitling Quartz versions, for a change of pace from the automatic. All were 2-3k, with very limited choice of Quartz > Automatic. It felt like each brand viewed their Quartz versions as "lesser than." I researched the Citizen choices and purchased this watch on the website, not having seen it in person. I was intrigued by the use of titanium and the Eco Drive Radio Controlled device. The watch has radio controlled time regulation from six atomic clocks. I was curious what it would be like to have a watch that always had the precise time and correct date... I also liked the look of the moon phase. The background is just enough of a difference, without being too much. The watch is beautiful and well made. It goes nicely with casual clothes or a full suit in a business setting. I have had numerous compliments. The only difference is the weight. As advertised, the titanium is more durable but lighter. When I first put it on, I was worried it might feel too light, just in terms of comparison to prior stainless steel bands. But after five days of wearing, I can attest it is actually much more comfortable. Its reserve is not 45 hours, or 90 hours. It is 6 months. From my perspective, the look of this watch is equal or better to the other competitors I mentioned. It keeps perfect time. If you must have a watch with a different name, I get it. But I must say, I am really enjoying doing something copletely different.
