My father gave me this watch before he passed, and I wear it everyday and absolutely love this watch!!!

My wife bought me an eco-drive 17 years ago and that watch is still keeping perfect time. I kind of retired it since I went on a buying spree, but I love that watch and display it in my collection proudly.

Outstanding value, titanium and sapphire, 100m, lume and light powered. If we discard the Swiss eternal marketing pounding the emotional message for a second, for utility this is just fabulous.

Well, this is a pleasant surprise…dark blue dial, sapphire, slim profile and Eco-Drive movement = Great candidate to keep on the bedside table.

Glad your covering Citizens

I'm a scratch master so, a sapphire crystal is a must. Thank you for introducing me to this watch.

@alexkwan3

2 жыл бұрын

i was like that too, until i saw my dad’s Seiko SNA411 Flightmaster that he’s been wearing for 20 years, and seeing it all scratched up actually made it more appealing to me? idk maybe i’m just weird haha

@looseunit1615

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexkwan3 I have a 40 year old Seiko Diver. It still works. It is scratched up but this makes it look salty. I took it on 100 + dives.

Teddy probably cringes when he sees me start a comment. But I always try to be pragmatic and truthful. I have a Citizen Chandler. The one that comes with the funky green strap with big metal holes. And two Seiko SNE 039. I think Teddy sells Seiko as well. You can beat these watches to death. I put the Citizen on a leather strap and actually play golf with it. About 5 seconds a month off. The Seiko SNE 039s. One on the bracelet that it came on the other on a NATO. The bracelet one looks new. The NATO one I wear working in utilities. It gets pounded, submerged filthy dirty shaken and anything else you can throw at it. 3 seconds a month fast. I don't have to baby these watches like the automatics. Do not have to won't about magnetism. Although still made, one of the SNE Seiko's is ten years old. I just save the automatics for when I am watching Teddy's videos. Then when I have to do something grab the Citizen Eco Drive or Seiko Solar.

@denisdaly1708

2 жыл бұрын

Ya, great watches.

@antoniotula262

2 жыл бұрын

Easily the most real world practical. Just bought an $80 solar Casio military style watch with day/date at 3. It will be a reliable daily & vacation watch.

@enigma170959

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you on the comment about having to Baby the automatic watches, I have a 2 Seiko autos they are constantly in the watch winders as I do not have the time or the inclination to keep correcting the time on them when I take them from the winders. A proper pain in the Arse to be honest I am thinking of selling them. As the are always losing time depending on how long they have been in the said winders, I won't be buying any more automatic watches thats a certainty.

@antoniotula262

2 жыл бұрын

@@enigma170959 That's honesty. Autos are nice & I will keep mine, but a solar watch as a daily wear just makes sense. Quick release straps & bracelets for any occasion!

@Stanjara

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Have my old Citizen dress quartz without the second hand. IDK where I would be without it. I just bought Casio F91 for some construction garden work. I only put my automatic for Teddys videos.

This reminds me of JLC Polaris , great job citizen.

Looks good with a reasonable price! See Seiko Sapphire isn't hard to do!!

I own this one and have loved it for the past year. It is beautiful! And feels very soft, smooth, and classy for the price. Only complaint is that the hands could be finished a little better for a quartz movement. Otherwise, it’s a clean and comfortable go-to for sporty and suits alike.

That's a really good looking dial.

The craze for Swiss watch clouds our judgement , when it comes to choosing the right watch , Japanese watch brands like Seiko , citizen are far more superior in my opinion

That’s a really nice looking citizen

I really like this piece, just wish there was no date window. Reminds of a Railmaster!

I have a seiko solar sne391p1which is quite similar to this although stainless steel,a nice watch but a little to large tbh.....I also have an early eco drive which was a gift in 1996 and still runs fine on original parts.

How would yout "get" additional straps given the integral center link section that protrudes 3-4 mm from the side sections of the link where the spring bar is positioned - a well-known "con" for many Citizens sold with bracelets? Surely you "never need a new battery" because it has none -just needs a new capacitor after years of use.

Echos JLC Memovox a little. Not bad at all. Good looking piece.

I have 2 of their tough line, can you bring JDM models to your store?

Review seiko sne569/sbdn069!! That 38.5 diver!

I have a Brycen chrono. Probably the most comfortable watch I own. Good looking, comfortable, great specs, and I shouldn't ever need to change a battery. I really like this one.

@rickfanning5647

2 жыл бұрын

One of the older, black dial versions that came on brown leather straps? I have one from about 2003ish. They may have called it something else then. I love the thing. Its still going. The mineral crystal is scratched to heck and back, but otherwise a durable watch.

Like Seiko, without the QC issues.

beautiful watch. but i am a bit biased since I love Citizen watches

I have this Brycen watch and there is very little fine adjustment on the band. As a result, I can't get it to fit comfortably, and have not been wearing it because it looks best with the included band, but doesn't fit. I've looked for options, such as a different clasp, but can't find a solution. If anyone has a recommendation, please post it here.

Wish they did this same watch in green.

but does it come in red

Kinda looks like the JLC Polaris. Poor man's Polaris?

@heinrich3427

2 жыл бұрын

That was my first thought as well. A black dial would be nice!

@antoniotula262

2 жыл бұрын

Very much so!!!

I had a couple. Gave one away to a friend. I kind of want one again, but can't really get into them. Don't exactly know why. Maybe titanium just isn't my material.

Very nice!

Fab watch

Just typed in the serial number but nothing was found!!!

I remember hearing that the reason that the Pelogos has a steel case back is because threaded titanium components tend to fuse to one another. Is that a potential problem with this piece? Or is service required so infrequently that it's almost moot?

@billybenson3834

2 жыл бұрын

That's called electrolysis, dissimilar metals will fuse over time unless a barrier is placed between the metals.

@henrywest7217

2 жыл бұрын

@@billybenson3834 I know that about dissimilar metals.(especially copper and aluminum) But the way I heard it, and I could be mistaken, was a specific problem with titanium to titanium. The Tudor does have a steel back on a ti case, so...I don't know...

@henrywest7217

2 жыл бұрын

@@billybenson3834 could it be possible that the softness of the alloy itself may result in the threads deforming with the changes in temperature?

Why couldn't they make the bezel rotate? It just doesn't make sense that it doesn't rotate and this would be my dream watch if it did but now I'm going to keep looking

@urbanracer032

11 ай бұрын

You'd think a timing bezel on this kind of watch would be useful and rotate? What a shame, indeed.

I have 2 Eco Drive watches. Can't fault them.

I am a landscaper and I'm looking for a nicer watch to replace my cheap Timex. I don't mind if a watch becomes "well loved", but I don't want to have to baby it. Will this hold up to wearing at work? I hate the look and bulkiness of g shock etc. But very open to suggestions. Great video and nice looking watch and features. Under 400.

@sidneyjolley6913

Жыл бұрын

I'd recommend the Bulova military hack watch that you find on Amazon for around 250, well it only has 30m water resistant, and mineral crystal it can take a beating especially for the price, but if you're willing to put down another 100 or 2, a hamilton khaki field can really never steer you wrong

@airbornepizza

Жыл бұрын

@@sidneyjolley6913 very much appreciated, thank you!

@simonfweiss

Жыл бұрын

I landscape with this exact watch. You’re going to beat the hell out of it but the crystal is lower than the bezel and that helps. The watches thin height also helps. Put it on a nato or a nice sturdy strap and enjoy. I’ve worked in Tudors, Seikos, G-Shocks, this is my favorite, it’s thin and featherlight.

Is a nice watch, but in its current price bracket there are better options.

I just wish citizen didn't make such big watches. 38mm or 40mm would be awesome.

I do love a good titanium sports watch but a pressed clasp for over $300 is a bit of a shame. The rest of the bracelet looks great as does the watch. I'm definitely a fan of the dial and Citizen as a whole. But the clasp could do with a little upgrade. Doesn't even need to be titanium. I've seen a few hybrid bracelets with a steal clasp that perfectly matches the titanium look. They really should have gone with that option instead of this. Fantastic review as always.

@jeffcline7689

2 жыл бұрын

A pressed clasp with bend not snap.

The best thing about eco drive watches is that they advertise "no Batterie changes" but pls have it serviced every 2-3 years… That’s separate from a water resistance check or so

I would prefer the Seiko Prospex Solar SBDN069 diver at 38.5 X 11mm.

Seriously, is there a better watch than Citizen ?

I was once interested in a Citizen watch. A quick check on Ebay and I found that the first two pages were manufacturer refurbished. If there are that may of their watches that fit this catagory I dont need one.....

JLC Polaris Hommage…a little Bit…really!

whats the point of a eco drive diver once you change the battery its no longer water resistent

@stephenbridges2791

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't have a battery. It has a rechargeable capacitor. Charges by light. Real world life is 15 to 20 years.

@natesportsfanatic4670

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenbridges2791 but after that it needs to be changed and that takes away the water resistants

@RainHNg

2 жыл бұрын

not if you do it properly (replace the O ring & torque to spec)

@natesportsfanatic4670

2 жыл бұрын

@@RainHNg oh ok I didn't know that thanks how much does that cost to do ?

@antoniotula262

2 жыл бұрын

Where on Earth did you get that from?.... It would be no less water resistant than after getting a mechanical watch serviced. You don't "change the battery", it has a capacitor & they retain 80% of power storage after 20 years!!

Nice, but if you have a smaller wrist your SOL.

That non-rotating bezel kills the versatility. Bummer.

This screams "Sports Watch". 9 rounds at the pitch and putt, day at the ballpark, brunch at the tennis club, weekend drive along the shore or coast.

Seiko sgeh89p1 pleaaseee.

sigh.....

LOL extra Bezel for looks that doesn't turn, stoppit. You'd have to be a nincompoop.

@jerrys88

Ай бұрын

Dumb newbie question: I have to think that the vast majority of people who buy dive watches don't actually dive. That being the case, is there another, non-dive-associated use for a rotating bezel?

@yoinkhaha

Ай бұрын

@@jerrys88 It’s excellent for timing things. For example I use it a lot when cooking. In fact, for timing, it’s easier and handier to use than a chronograph.

@jerrys88

Ай бұрын

@@yoinkhaha Hmm.. I had thought of that, as I also do a lot of cooking, but since there’s no alarm, I’d have to be frequently glancing at the watch to use it as a timer, so I don’t see it quite so useful for that, especially for someone as easily distracted as me. I guess it’s better than nothing, but I’m looking to buy a G-Shock with a countdown timer for that purpose.

@yoinkhaha

Ай бұрын

@@jerrys88 See I can’t think of a time I’d need an alarm when cooking unless I am baking a frozen pizza. And if you like your watch, don’t you want to be frequently glancing at it?Regardless, I think you’d be surprised at the utility of the dive time bezel. I had a hard time imagining it, and now TBH I often wish every one of my watches was a dive watch with date window.

I can never buy a Citizen watch because it would remind me too much of Manchester City Football Club. The club and fans call themselves citizens. I know the watches are very well made and offer great value but i can't look at the watch w/o reminding me of that football club.

@michaelhargis7036

2 жыл бұрын

That's a real logical reason not to buy a watch. 🙄

@enigma170959

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with what Micheal Hargis said, what a really stupid statement to make regarding buying a Citizen watch!!!

not affordable at all

eco drive🤢🤮

First! Citizen are quirky. Plus it’s quartz :(

@billybenson3834

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with quartz movements. The Citizen watches easily go over 10 years without needing a capacitor replacement and are accurate as any mechanical movement. If a watch is built with quality we should applaud it. Don't be a silly snob unless you only buy watches over $35k

@EqualsDeath

2 жыл бұрын

@@billybenson3834 i just appreciate the little mechanical machines on my wrist. Quartz isn’t doing it for me , vibe wise. I’ll wear an Apple Watch if I want something that is not what I described above

@rubenrodriguezroman1998

2 жыл бұрын

Is it me or thisone has a resemblance to the JLC Polaris?