Great video, and thank you for the Amazon UK tip!, I have been contemplating buying this watch for a while and just now pulled the trigger thanks to you, and saved $80 minimum in the process 🎉🎉

Thanks Eric. This is one of the fullest and most clear reviews (pros and cons, especially) that I have ever watched on KZread. I am primarily interested in a watch that is easy-to-read (especially the date and day indicators. I am severely near-sighted), reliable, and nearly indestructible (I drop and bang watches), especially with the crystal. Great review.

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hey Nick. Thank you for saying that. I truly appreciate it. More than you know. What is your current watch? Have you gone for something as rugged as gshock or do you prefer a pilot/ field type of watch? ( just curious)

Great review! This style watch by Citizen has been on my radar lately. This one, the BM0118 and the BM6400 have all been getting a lot of attention lately. Availability may play a factor in my final decision but I hope to eventually add one to my collection. 👍🏼

I have the blue one for almost a year. Absolutely nice EDC watch that fits me perfectly. The marks and figures are very quickly read just by a glance. The Duratect finish is really good: hardly any scratches for many months.

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks for watching. Good to hear your watch is still going strong after a year. Thanks for sharing.

Now if that had a 3,6,9 dial it would be at the top of my wish list...

Greetings from The Netherlands. This is a splendid video. I have this watch. It's marketed in the EU as: *BM8560-11XE.* I managed to pick it up for €160. It's a lovely watch, I've had no issues with any sharp edges. Its titanium construction, makes it ridiculously lightweight. When I put is on, it's like it's not on my wrist. The day/date window could be a little larger, or left out completely. The dark khaki face is very distinctive. It accentuates the numerals/markers really well. The lume is great too. The leather strap is very high quality, even though it has the texture and flexibility of cast iron out of the box. This is easily remedied, with a liberal application of a quality clear leather conditioner. All leather straps will need some sort of routine maintenance to keep them supple. It's a good idea to have some leather conditioner as part of a cleaning and maintenance kit. It can take seriously heavy handling really well too. It always looks like it was just purchased. I love it.

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hey Andy. Greetings from the land of ice and snow. Thanks for watching. The leather conditioner is a great idea. Funny I haven’t thought of that before. Thanks for sharing.

awesome find, thanks dude! The blue dial on the bracelet for $187 seems like an especially good value

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hey Adam. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate it.

I just bought the NJ0100 which has a similar look and it is amazing.

Excellent review! Very thorough. I love the face on this watch

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hey Noah. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

Thanks Eric for the reviews on this watch, I truly appreciate the unbiased views. The sharp back case is a huge turn off for me, but wow it does indeed look so beautiful and well made .

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hi Desert Survival. The sharp caseback was really disappointing and rather surprising. That's something I'd expect from a start up brand not Citizen. Too bad, because otherwise it was a nice watch.

Excellent review !!! Subscribed

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hello Archiev Thapa. I really appreciate the positive feedback. Thank you so much. I appreciate that and you subscribing.

I’m going through a period of infatuation for ecodrives. This model (with bracelet and black dial) has been in my Amazon chart for so long that I expect a sign reading “what the heck are you waiting for? Just buy it already!” To appear on the screen the next time I check it! But maybe I should wait and buy a radio controlled one, like, a NightHawk? Really good and thorough review as usual, thank you!

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hello LIS. Eco drive is a really good technology and I like the idea of not having to replace a battery every couple years. I have a night Hawk but it’s not radio controlled. My Seiko coutura is radio sync. I don’t think I would buy that technology again. I’m having issues with it syncing and then it’s hard to pin down exactly what the issue is.

@lislearnitalianwithsongs

Жыл бұрын

@@EricsEverydayWatches thanks for the answer! Too bad to hear that radio control doesn’t work properly on your seiko. I have two Casio G-shock squares with multi band 6 and they receive the signal almost every night. Last week I spent a few days in Austria and the G-shock had no problem whatsoever getting the signal (probably because it was closer to the German atomic clock antenna). My father has had a citizen eco drive radio controlled for the past five or six years and he gets the signal every night without fail. On the other hand, these eco drives are so accurate that one doesn’t really need the synchronization… it’s fun to have it, though! Did I miss your review of the night hawk?

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

@@lislearnitalianwithsongs hi LIS. I did a review of the Citizen nighthawk early on when I started my channel. ( version one, not the newer version). I still think that’s a great watch. Sounds like you’ve had great look with the radio sync feature. My seiko works great for a year or so now it has a hard time syncing, even though nothing has changed. Makes me appreciate simple watches more. 😁

I bought that braceled (It looks like one size and lucky me it fit) model $193.00. Its accuracy is least 2 s a month. Dial is bone color. No troubles with sharp edges.

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hello Jari Kinnunen. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. Did you get a good fit with the metal bracelet? The sharp edges on the bottom wouldn't be an issue for many people. Its only something you notice if really examining the watch closely. I try to point out all the plus and minus so viewers can make informed decisions. Enjoy your watch. I'm sure you'll be happy with it!

@jarikinnunen1718

Жыл бұрын

@@EricsEverydayWatches It fit my wrist and no skin problems. I`m very happy.

Great, detailed review, even down to the pricing in various markets. Subscribed. Only lacked a lume shot! On Amazon there was a comment that the calendar is perpetual. Is this correct?

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gadgety. Thanks for subscribing. I really appreciate it. I have not heard any talk of a perpetual calendar on this watch before and the citizen website doesn't mention it. I don't Think that is correct.

@GadgetyMV

Жыл бұрын

@@EricsEverydayWatches Thank you for replying! Neither do I. It was just that this one user said that he was surprised it had it, despite not being advertised. I thought you might have found out in use.

@pontuslindberg8318

Жыл бұрын

The slightly similar "Ray Mears"-Citizen got a perpetual calendar.

Eric this watch looks really nice....

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, thanks for watching. It's a nice watch, I was just turned off by the sharp caseback. But every watch has pluses and minuses.

Have been looking at this model for the past few weeks among others as a next watch purchase. My search on Amazon shows two deceptively similar looking versions of it at significantly different prices. The model BM8560-11X is $180; has a 41mm case that merely says it’s titanium; and has a 21mm lug width The model BM8560-02X is $280; has a 42mm case that does state is ‘super titanium’; and has a 22mm lug width. The former also says the dial color is gray which is why I hate Amazon with a passion - they’re very prone to errors like that. In any event, good review; new sub; and was wondering exactly what model yours is. Kind of baffling that Citizen would offer two variants so close in specs.

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hello Ogenmatic. Thanks for watching and subscribing. I appreciate it. The model numbers and listing online is super confusing. For my review I had the 02x version. It seems implausible that citizen would offer the same watch with such little difference. I just looked at the Citizen Europe website, and they offer a 11 XE model that also states super titanium. all three versions are listed as having sapphire crystal. Confusing for sure. This is why I always buy from a place that has a good return policy.

Eric, Did you purchase from the Amazon UK store? any tell on the autheticity of the watch itself?

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jaeseung Lee. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. I actually ended up purchasing it from Amazon USA site. The wait time to get it shipped in from the UK was much longer. I have no reason to think it was not authentic. The good thing about Amazon is you can always return it if you have any doubts.

I believe I saw that same watch at Sam’s Club for $130-$150. Not sure if it’s titanium, I’ll check the next time we go there.

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chad. Thanks for watching. That would be really interesting to know. I am not a member of Sam's club. It did not occur to me they would have watches.

Is the titanium bracelet sold separately anywhere? I'd love to have the green dial with the bracelet

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dhshatzer. Thanks for watching. The green with the bracelet would look pretty sweet. Unfortunately I didn’t see any listing for just the bracelet. You could always contact Citizen and ask about it. Otherwise I’d suggest contacting Marc at Long Island watch. He has numerous bracelets for sale. The fact it’s titanium will make it harder to find a replacement. But if anyone can do it, it’s Marc. If you reach out to him, tell him I said hello.

@dhshatzer

Жыл бұрын

@@EricsEverydayWatches thanks!

Nice review 👍👍

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hi Eliot. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

I have the titanium strap version. Excellent knock around watch super light - don’t even notice it on the wrist. Easy to read - quartz accurate, scratch resistant sapphire and essentially infinite power as long as you leave it in light. I have no issues with the edges. The only things I would like to see a bit better are a domed crystal/anti-reflective coating and a screw down crown with guards. But those are minor issues given the price. A watch to wear the $hit out of - working on the car, laying paving stones or running the chainsaw.

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hey gord tulk. Thanks for watching. I bet it looks fantastic on the metal bracelet. Enjoy your watch. 👍

Titanium is also "self healing". Small light scratches will actually disappear over time.

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. I appreciate you watching. I have not heard that before. That's really interesting. I wonder how the hard coating Citizen applies affects that. Thanks for sharing.

@wristroll_vlad

Жыл бұрын

It is not “self healing” LOL… Titanium is a very reactive metal, it oxidizes spontaneously in the air. The oxide layer formed becomes very protective and waterproof and its thickness increases slowly, which sometimes makes it possible to attenuate these scratches, if you decide not to repolish. Perhaps that’s what you meant.

Just ordered it. Is it suitable for outdoor activities, like hiking, running or hitting the gym? Can it be a one watch collection?

@EricsEverydayWatches

9 ай бұрын

Hello ghatzidakis. I think you’ll enjoy the watch. I would wear it for activities, like biking, etc. as far as a one watch collection it depends on your definition. Some people swear a dress watch can only be 36mm or a leather band is not a good choice for some activities. I’m not that rigid. If you love the watch, then wear it. 👍

I'll buy the blue dial/blue strap one tomorrow. How often should I take it for maintenance? (Gaskets, oils...etc)

@EricsEverydayWatches

11 ай бұрын

Hello TheDoc7. You shouldn’t need to take it in for maintenance. The eco drive will last 10-15 years or more. Maybe at that time have them look at the gaskets but the watch should be relatively maintained free. Enjoy your watch. 👍👍

@TheDoc7

11 ай бұрын

@@EricsEverydayWatches Will the lubricant last for 10-15 years?

@EricsEverydayWatches

11 ай бұрын

@@TheDoc7 it should be fine. It’s a eco drive watch with a capacitor not a mechanical watch. I had a eco drive which sat in the box for 10 years and it still worked prefect.

@TheDoc7

11 ай бұрын

@@EricsEverydayWatches Thank you for the answer.

I love this watch, but something about it annoys me to the point where I don't buy it. What would be clock position 6, represented by a dash, is misaligned with the clock index. Many copies have position 6 misaligned. And that gives me the impression of a watch without quality control, despite having many qualities. Congratulations on the review!

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hello ricardoherrera5952. I know what you mean. Sometimes a small detail can make a watch hard to consider buying. Thanks for watching. 👍

I am thinking of buying this and try to add a magnifier for day date. But it is a risk

Hi - Great Video but the translation is actually French not Spanish on the watch (well it is in the UK but Avion is French for Airplane not Spanish)

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mortimer. Thanks for watching. I did a quick Google search and it looks like it may be both. With an accent over the “o” in Spanish. That’s what I love about the watch community, people sharing info. I didn’t know about the French translation. Thanks.

@Hyperborean_2

Жыл бұрын

Avion it's spanish, french and romanian

I found the UK version is mineral crystal..not sapphire like the US version , hence why its cheaper.

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sac Fijian. Thanks for watching. Are you sure it was mineral crystal? I know sometimes they change some specs for different markets but I just looked on Amazon again and it’s listed as sapphire. ( not that the listing couldn’t be wrong). Citizen Mens Analogue Eco-Drive Watch a.co/d/5cBrHnd There is another watch that looks very similar to this one. Is it possible you look at a different watch?

4:48 if you see red its sunday you dont need to read SUN to know that, der!

Thank you! Saved my hide on this one. I don't like any red on my watches and as soon as you mentioned that sunday was red, that was my decision made. Thanks again!

it's not for me. i'm more partial to the field watches like citizen offers even though they're rarely titanium.

I don't like the color green color and yellow marker

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hey MegaMat666 thanks for watching. The green color is not for everyone but citizen does offer a black dial version as well.

@MegaMat666

Жыл бұрын

@@EricsEverydayWatches but it's just with strap titanium

@EricsEverydayWatches

Жыл бұрын

@@MegaMat666 that’s true. You could always buy a different strap and have the metal bracelet if you ever decide to use it in the future. I’ve done that before.

If the watch suits YOU perfectly (min 7:32) we congratulate you, but OUR problem would be to know a very important parameter for US: the length of the bracelet and the circumference of your wrist, which you don't give us. With these parameters, we would have been able to assess whether the strap was long enough. As for Japanese and Chinese watches, their bracelets are generally TOO short for Western wrists.

@EricsEverydayWatches

10 ай бұрын

Hello eugeniabeltechi9063. Thanks for watching. It’s been a while since I made this video and I don’t remember if I mentioned I’m showing it on my 7 inch wrist and which adjustment hole I am using on the strap. I do include that information on my new videos. Sorry if I did not include that info in this video. Thanks for your suggestions. I appreciate it.