CitizenMen's Eco-Drive Sport Luxury PCAT Chronograph Watch
R**G
Seriously Nice Watch
READ THIS IF YOU CANNOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO SET YOUR WATCH: This is a model E660 NOT the E650 which is featured in most videos on the internet. The only difference is on the E660 the time zones are on the outer bezel instead of the inner function dial. This may seem like a minor thing, but it completely changes how the watch is set. Trust me and search for the model E660 directions which are on the Citizen website and as of the date of posting this review there were a few videos online as well.NOW ON TO THE REVIEW!Got this watch during Prime Days for about half the list price and am extremely happy with the purchase. Other than a minor, time wasting, frustrating hour or two figuring out how to set the watch properly I've got to say it is well worth the money.At 42mm the case fits nicely on a small to mid size wrist. It is smaller looking then it appears in the pictures and even online reviews which was fine by me. Just note this if you have larger wrists, this watch might look "funny" on your arm.It has a nice heft to it, but not too much. Not sure what the reviewers who were complaining about it usually wear. It is lighter than some of my other 42-44mm chrono style watches. Doesn't feel heavy when on and is nicely balanced.Case is well polished and the two tone coloring gives it a slightly different, dressier edge than other models. I don't think I would wear this with a suit, but if this was your only watch it wouldn't look out of place.Has tons of cool functions like the perpetual calendar and automatic setting to atomic clock radio signal. This is really a "set it and forget it" kind of watch. Eco-drive is nice too as there will never be a battery change needed. Just make sure you leave it in the sunlight or at least under a lamp for a few days after it arrives. Mine had a decent charge already but I want to "top it off" before putting it into regular rotation. If you leave this in your dark watch box for months on end though it is going to die. But, hey, it is a great watch so you ought to be wearing it on a regular basis anyhow.The chrono function is also only OK. The minute dial is so small it is impossible to see which hash it is on accurately. Fine if you are timing something for up to 60 seconds or you don't mind counting the minutes yourself. Seriously though, how many times do you really use that chrono function? Like three times ever, right? I would just think the fine people at Citizen would have addressed this obvious flaw seeing this particular model of watch has been in their catalog for almost a decade and this is the recently updated one.One minor complaint though. I had to take out every single available link in it and even then it barely was enough to fit my wrist. If you have very narrow wrists you may be out of luck.Also, haven't been able to get the watch to sync with the local radio broadcast. I'll try to position it according to the instructions for a few nights and see if it finally communicates. If not, though it appears to be accurate enough.The biggest question though: is this watch worth the list price if Amazon (or elsewhere) does not have it discounted? On that, I would say generally "no" in that I prefer other watch makers in this price range, but that is just my personal preference. If you can find this for around $400 either here or somewhere else though, I would say buy it.
C**W
Great, light weight time piece with high end features
This watch was one that I wavered on to add to my Eco Drive collection, but it has become one of my favorites. A sapphire crystal lens and titanium components alone would make it good. But the eco drive solar power, and atomic time updates makes it near perfect as a great value with all the features.The watch clasp is not adjustable, so make sure you have the skills to remove the band links, or else take to a jeweler. The band pins are pins in sleeves in the band, and if you leave out the sleeve, the pin will not hold. However, use the sleeve, and it has not had any issues in six months. If you like nice watches, you will not be disappointed with this.
J**B
Excellent timepiece
The media could not be loaded. Great packing, timely delivery. The watch was charged already. This timepiece is high tech and value for money. Setup was fairly easy if you go by manual. Looks perfect and very comfortable to wear. Just had to be careful with links. Lost 2 of the collars while resizing.This watch is built to last decades. With perpetual calendar, you just setup the watch one time and forget it.I reside in Nigeria, so the radio signals for atomic clock don’t work here. However I used an android tap to simulate radio signals to sync the watch. If you find it difficult to setup manually, you can do it with app that simulates atomic signals.Highly recommended
C**O
Nice watch for the price, ignore the negative comments
I purchased this watch a few weeks ago. In general, i like Citizen Eco drive watches. This watch look nice and so far I am happy with it. I saw a few negative comments which I don't agree with based on my experience. A few people complained that it is cheap feeling because of the light weight. The watch is made of titanium which is a lighter and stronger metal. So if you are buying this watch, why complain that company delivers a product as stated in the description. Second complaint is that it is difficult to set. You need to go online and get the manual to set it. Having similar products from Citizen setting is simple, you just need to set the time zone by pulling the crown back and moving the second hand one click, the watch will adjust one hour. Move it as man times as necessary to match the current hour. The watch will automatically correct the time using an atomic clock. One note on resizing the band, it is better to take this one to a jeweler for resizing. The links have sleeves that hold the pin in place that can be tricky to work with at home
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