Thankful it's back!
I've been waiting for Citizen to return this style for years: I have two older versions minus the moon phase, which is a welcome addition! I appreciate the day and month dial print not being too small and having the date around the circumference of the face again. The arrangement of this data is well designed and not cluttered on the analog face. I'd prefer Roman numerals to diamond chips, but the mother of pearl back is very classy and allows for day, month, and date to pop (easy to read). It's actually an improvement over the older version.
I wasn't convinced about the metal band as I've always had adjustable leather ones, but I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable it feels! It was great to be able to have it sized and have Citizen send the extra (removed) links. I especially like the "half links" to allow for perfect fit. (I thought I'd likely replace the metal with a leather band, but Citizen made me change my mind!)
This is my first Eco-Drive watch, and I love being able to charge it for free any time I choose! So far it's been keeping time beautifully, and given my history with Citizen watches, I expect that to continue. Thank you, Citizen! I've been missing you for too long. Glad to be reunited.
