[Watchguru58]

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I got home today all excited to try out my new Citizen Eco-Drive Perpetual Calendar Model BL5315-50E and it was DOA. I'm hoping the Solar Cell just needs to be charged up, but I have had itunder aritificial lights for one hour and nothing. The Seconds hand is facing the Stop position which according to the manual means that it needs to be charged for at least 1/2 hour. It has now been under the lights for 1 hour and still nothing. I have never received an Eco-Drive that wasn't ticking when it arrived.

Should I be worried yet? I know that Bob has this movement. Nothing on this watch is operational at all. I can't imagine why the lighting hasn't switched it on yet. Any suggestions/comments? I guess I will keep it under the lights and if nothing happens I will send it back to WOW as a defective watch. The other concerning thing about this watch is that it came with no protective stickers, tape etc..The box also looks like it has had stickers removed off of it. I'm wondering it this was a defective return that was then shipped out to me. This is my first experience with WOW and I'm not too happy. I just checked again and nothing. Now I'm worried.

Thanks for listening,

Watchguru58

 

[WATCHURSELF]

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from what i understand -that watch needs to charge in very strong light for a minimum of 4 hours -but you should read your manual it could be more

 

[TVDinner]

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Have you called Wow yet?

 

[Tera-Ram]

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WATCHURSELF wrote:

from what i understand -that watch needs to charge in very strong light for a minimum of 4 hours -but you should read your manual it could be more

This is correct, You need to charge the powercell, possibly a couple of hours of direct sunlight or 6-8 hours of interior light.

Try this first before worrying.

 

[Tera-Ram]

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You may also need to START the watch, see you manual for instructions.

 

[UKWolfeman]

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I owned one a long time ago and artificial light never really did much if was run down.....try some direct sunlight if possible. You could also take it to your local jeweler that deals Citizen and see if they will put it under their display lights as I had to do that one time. Just some thoughts.

 

[Watchguru58]

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Thanks for all the input. I will keep it under the lights for the remainder of the evening. If it doesn't come on by tomorrow I will give WOW a call. I know this watch couldn't be defective. If it was why would the seconds hand be facing the Stop position. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[Watchguru58]

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Do these usually ship out from the factory uncharged? It's weird that it would have no juice at all when it is suppose to hold a 9 month charge when fully charged. I don't think this model is even that old.

 

[Watchguru58]

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2 hours and nothing . Sorry it's just a real bummer when you wait 10 days for a watch and it arrives DOA. It's still under the lights. I will get it out in the sun tomorrow. I do think this was a return the more I look at it. I see some minor scratches on the clasp and the caseback is not ligned up correctly. Ughh!! Has anybody else ever received a watch from WOW that was questionable as being new/never worn?

 

[BW-1]

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Is that the one Uncle Leo told us about a week ago on WGs and if it is, i sent mine back, i talked to Mehdi and thought it was a bad capacitor.

 

[Watchguru58]

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BW-1 wrote:

Is that the one Uncle Leo told us about a week ago on WGs and if it is, i sent mine back, i talked to Mehdi and thought it was a bad capacitor.

It was the one on the daily deals at WOW. You talked to Mehdi and said it had a bad capacitor? Was yours not working when it arrived or is he saying that's the problem with mine?

 

[TVDinner]

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Instead of guessing, just wait until tomorrow. If it is still not working - contact WOW and return it.

 

[BW-1]

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I asked on mine, it was dead when it arived and i left it out in the sun all day and it was DOA also, so i just sent it back.

 

[Watchguru58]

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BW-1 wrote:

I asked on mine, it was dead when it arived and i left it out in the sun all day and it was DOA also, so i just sent it back.

That's great. I'm glad they are sending out defective watches. I guess mine will be going back as well. It seems like it is a common problem with this watch. Thanks for the info.

 

[BW-1]

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I know a Citizen for gosh sakes and thats the 2nd one i had do that, the first was a SkyHawk A-T. 1 year ago.

 

[Watchguru58]

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BW-1 wrote:

I know a Citizen for gosh sakes and thats the 2nd one i had do that, the first was a SkyHawk A-T. 1 year ago.

That sucks!! You would think that they would check these before they send them out. Can you get an RFI number on the weekend via email or will I have to wait until Monday to talk to them in person?

 

[argabright]

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Does the watch have a reset button? I watched the video for the Seiko Velatura and it DID. Computers...

Good luck! I know this must be very disheartening.

David

 

[BW-1]

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I talked to them this morning and sent it back this afternoon, but i also used Bing, so i am going to get back to them Mon morning and figure this whole thing out.

 

[Watchguru58]

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BW-1 wrote:

I talked to them this morning and sent it back this afternoon, but i also used Bing, so i am going to get back to them Mon morning and figure this whole thing out.

Keep me apprised. I can't even call WoW until Monday morning. Ugh. This does tick me off. I wonder how many of these went out defective.

 

[BW-1]

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On the reset you have to have full battery power.................http://www.citizenwatch.com/Technical/English/Full/E812_ebook.pdf