I chose this watch to replace one just like it, and was tickled to see it was on sale. Everything seemed fine with just my needing to have the band shortened, although I didn't know how to understand the lighter-weight and "rough" feel to the locking mechanism . While having the band shortened at my new favorite local jeweler's, he replaced the new watch's locking mechanism with that from my old as he said the new one was broken. Glad the mechanism was interchangeable! Otherwise, the watch seems great and running well. I love the way it looks.
Aloha - I was hesitant to purchase a watch on line BUT so needed a replacement ! So I went for it and turns out I love it ... my previous watch was also a Citizen that lasted for 16 years ! I am a happy customer.