This was my first adult watch purchase and I was very excited when I received it. It was the exact style I was searching for and the craftsmanship added to its appeal. Unfortunately the lack of color contrast on the face of the watch made it more of bracelet than a functioning watch for me. A beautiful bracelet but I wanted a watch. I ended up returning it for another Citizen watch because I was so impressed with the craftsmanship for the watch.
It's a nice looking watch. Nice color, good size, Eco-Drive is a plus. I get compliments when I wear it. My main complaint, and it's a deal killer, is that the hands are pretty hard to read. They're gray with a dark, polished border in front a gray background with complications. I can't just glance at the watch to tell time. Telling time with my watch is kinda important. Because of the lack of readability, I don't wear this watch much.
Not an easy to read watch when it gets dark and the hands light up only very briefly after being exposed for a significant time to sun. Should have avoided the dark on dark. Otherwise very nice.
I have the original nighthawk, before this model. The adjustment pin fell off twice in which I had to get it service, the battery since it is eco-driver I had to get it recharge by Citizen. Other than that pretty good watch, was given to me as a birthday gift.