An elegant watch designed to be both classy and functional, built with the quality of the Citizen’s name.
The most notable feature, of course, is the Eco-Drive. This allows the watch to power itself from absorbed sunlight as well as artificial light. This means that the watch never needs a battery. The watch will indicate if the power level is low by changing the motion of the second hand (while still keeping accurate time).
The calendar adjusts automatically for leap-years as well as adjusting to the number of days in each month. The chronograph sub-dials are subtly blended into the watch face, tracking day-of-the-week, local time, alarm time, and 24-hour time.
The stainless steel band blends seamlessley into the bezel, giving a hint to its “perpetual” design. The watch is water resistant to 330 feet. Note that this is a substantial watch — if you want a lighter watch, this isn’t the one for you.
Features of this Citizen Watch:
- Model: Citizen #BL5180-57L
- Crystal: Mineral glass
- Clasp: Fold-Over Push-Button Clasp
- Case/Band/Bezel Material: Stainless Steel
- Case Dimensions: Diameter 42 mm, Thickness 10mm
- Movement: Citizen Eco-Drive
- Water resistance: 330 Feet
- Warranty Type: 5-yr manufacturer warranty
January 16th, 2008 at 11:23 am
The eco-drive system is very nice, the problem with this watch (for me ) is the metal bracelet. Rather have one in leader and a different case. But the mechanism itself is very good.
February 8th, 2008 at 9:31 am
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