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Posted: Sat Jun 2nd, 2012 11:46 pm

Titanium
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Knowing nothing much about them, I would like to know how Citizen watches fit into the big scheme of things. Are they a quality product? Are they durable? My watch history has been with old Boliva models, Seiko (quartz and automatic) and the good old Timex digitals.

I'm considering one of the Citizen titanium models or one of the two-tone stainless models. Are there things that I need to know about these watches. Do they use metal or plastic gears?

Thanks

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Posted: Sat Jun 2nd, 2012 11:49 pm

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Excellent brand, IMO

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Posted: Sun Jun 3rd, 2012 12:03 am

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IMO fantastic brand...I own three eco drives, a nighthawk, a calibre, and a grand complication.

The grand complication series are outstanding!!! You will find that most users on this forum will vouch for citizen putting out a quality product at sometimes fabulous prices!

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Posted: Sun Jun 3rd, 2012 12:15 am

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Fantastic watches, I have 2 eco-drives and they work great. great bang for your buck. I have no clue what kind of gears they have, here is a pic of my watch that was a everyday beater for about 4 years now, it still keeps great time.

Last edited on Sun Jun 3rd, 2012 12:17 am by sdwalt

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Posted: Sun Jun 3rd, 2012 12:19 am

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Citizen makes damn good watches, in all price ranges.

And the ECO-DRIVES, are pretty damn good movements, having the battery being charged by natural or indoor light.

I would think you would be very happy with a Citizen purchase.

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Posted: Sun Jun 3rd, 2012 12:23 am

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No reason to hesitate buying a Citizen Eco-Drive. I own 3 and will buy more in the future.

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Posted: Sun Jun 3rd, 2012 02:56 am

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I own 2 Eco-drives and IMO they are very accurate, great looking, solid performing watches that should give you years of dependable service. Don't hesitate to get one.

Posted: Sun Jun 3rd, 2012 09:43 pm

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No reason not to buy one. I have 3 and they all are accurate and comfortable on the wrist.

Posted: Sun Jun 3rd, 2012 09:55 pm

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I Have an ECO drive; Citizen hardware is excellent in IMHO.

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Posted: Mon Jun 4th, 2012 12:31 am

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Thanks to all who replied. It sounds as though Citizen makes a stand up product.

Take Care

Titanium

Posted: Sat Jun 9th, 2012 12:27 am

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I have 2 ECO's and would highly recommend them.

Posted: Sat Jun 9th, 2012 12:41 am

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Isdaako wrote: I have 2 ECO's and would highly recommend them.

Thank you for your reply and for the information.

Titanium

Posted: Sun Jun 10th, 2012 12:00 pm

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Just got a Nighthawk . I'm ECO sold . Very nice build and well thought out

Posted: Tue Jun 12th, 2012 11:20 am

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I heard the name Eco drive watch but i have no idea about this. Share more about this.

Posted: Thu Jun 14th, 2012 03:57 am

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Fuelled by light any light

A watch that never needs a battery
It run on light and it will store engery in it cell when the room too dark or your shirt and jacket covers your wrist

if you put the watch in a draw it will still work for in power saving mode for up to 3 years and within a few seconds show the correct time and date after you take it out

Some models have atomic time keeping. I like my watch to show the correct time

It will even correct daylight saving time and time zone if you travel. it covers Japan Western Europe and USA special model also include China

Have look at the light weight super titanium models if your budget will allow

( check spec before buying best place to look is amazon web pages/ reviews)

kind regards

Puddy

Last edited on Thu Jun 14th, 2012 04:39 am by puddy

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Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster SST JW0010-52E
Citizen Eco-Drive Blue Angels Skyhawk A-T JY0040-59L
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Posted: Tue Jul 17th, 2012 09:01 am

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Dear All,

I am planning to buy Skyhawk Eco Driver watch JY0064-00L.

Any advice,on this I was using Bulgari, and tag heuer,

fist time gonna use, citizen. buying from DutyFreeislandshop if they can ship to Vietnam.

seeking advice if my option of choosing this watch is fine. I love how the skyhawk watch looks.

Thanks

Posted: Tue Jul 17th, 2012 03:15 pm

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Spaceview wrote: No reason to hesitate buying a Citizen Eco-Drive. I own 3 and will buy more in the future.

I agree 100%

My 3 eco drives have been the best quartz based watches that I have ever owned.

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Posted: Tue Jul 17th, 2012 03:18 pm

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authenticwatch wrote: I heard the name Eco drive watch but i have no idea about this. Share more about this.

Eco-drive is the Citizen brand's solar power technology. It is a quartz based movement that is powered by light. The watch will continue to run for months when fully charged.

In short, its quartz accuracy with none of the hassles of changing a battery.

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Posted: Tue Jul 17th, 2012 06:36 pm

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I have two eco-drive's as well....no complaints here!

Posted: Wed Jul 18th, 2012 01:49 am

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I just posted a citizen Eco drive in the deals sub forum

Citizen Eco-Drive Blue Angels Skyhawk A-T Stainless Steel Flight Computer Chronograph Watch - JY0040-59L

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