I've owned several Citizen Eco-Drive watches and have always found them to be of excellent quality with high durability. My experience with Smartwatches has been less than satisfactory as most smart watches require over night charging every day. While the features are cool, charging every night is an absolute deal breaker. After careful consideration, I purchased a Citizen Hybrid Smartwatch and I couldn't be happier with it. The battery life is exceptional, lasting well over 10 to 15 days and the functionality is perfect for my needs. The hybrid technology is a real winner for me as the watch hands don't go away when the screen shuts off like all other smart watches. I can always quickly and easily see what time it is, no need to touch the display or shake the watch or anything else the requires the use of my other hand. The application on my Android phone works very well and provides a nice interface for viewing health related statistics gathered by my watch. If you're looking for a smartwatch without the hassles, the Citizen Hybrid smartwatch is the way to go. Oh, when I do charge the watch, I do some about once a week while I'm sitting in the evening watching TV or reading a book. The watch chargers quickly with the supplied charger. I don't think I've ever run the watch down below 75% of charge.
If you're looking for a high quality smartwatch, this is the one. Citizen never fails to impress me. I've got several Eco Drive watches and thought I would also try their smartwatch. The functionality is exactly what I wanted and the battery life is incredible. Not a full color display, but this is how Citizen has created a watch with outstanding battery life. The hybrid concept is brilliant. Standard watch hands with electronic paper for the display. The watch case is high quality and the silicon rubber wrist strap is heavy duty and also very high quality. Integration with the app on iOS or Android is very good and I found the app to work very well with just the right amount of wellness information including, steps, calories, heart rate and oxygen level. There's also a high intensity workout mode monitor, but at 65 the only high intensity workout I'm getting these days is mowing the lawn. This is a great watch, and at the current price it's a bargain. Highly recommended.
I have owned several smart watches. I have been partial to Fitbit for years, but after experiencing multiple overheating issues and developing a preference for style, I decided it was time to replace my Fitbit with a CZ Smart Hybrid. I LOVE the look of it, the tracking and smart features are on par with the Fitbit, and I actually prefer the fact that it doesn't have a touch screen. I have an extensive watch collection (including three more Citizens), and I only wear the CZ to bed and for exercise for the most part, but I'm extremely happy with it.
Has all the modern tech I need without sacrificing the look of a traditional watch. Great built and great features. Case is made of stainless steel. Watch feels really well made. One of the best purchases I made.
This watch is exactly what I was looking for with the traditional watch hands yet has the ability to monitor my walking steps and heart rate. The light is important too especially when I camp. Great watch!