Embrace the effortless style that comes with a Citizen Eco-Drive watch. Imaging never having to worry about winding a watch or making sure it has a functional battery. The perfect everyday timepiece that rarely requires your attention, wearing an Eco-Drive allows you to turn your attention to the more important things in life. Since its foundation in 1930, CITIZEN has promoted a multi-cultural mindset that fosters excellence and creativity. The very name of the brand conveys a deep respect toward craftsmanship and considered as familiar by citizens the world-over. So as a “citizen” of the world, we bear the responsibility to help cultivate a culture of positive change and on-going evolution through our craft. We take that mission seriously and steadfastly welcome what the future may bring. As a true manufacture d’horlogerie, CITIZEN integrates a comprehensive manufacturing process from creating individual components to a watch’s final assembly. It’s an artisan’s approach to watch making based on pushing forward the boundaries of technology and leveraging our experience toward exploring new possibilities. One pivotal technological breakthrough was the development of a light-driven watch. CITIZEN pioneered this engineering innovation well ahead of other watch manufacturers as early as 1976, which led to the launch of the highly acclaimed Eco-Drive in 1995. Utilizing electrical power converted from virtually any light source, this extraordinary innovation changed forever the way watches could be powered. Eco-Drive eliminated the need to ever replace batteries, which made it especially beneficial to areas where such specialist batteries were not obtainable. This leveled the field for citizens of virtually every country to be able to experience unrestricted joy of wearing and using a CITIZEN watch. The product development policy, “The Fusion of Technology and Beauty,” remains a constant motivation for us to merge cutting-edge technology with perfection of design beauty, which as a consequence inspires people to strive to be their best at any time. CITIZEN launches a new campaign in collaboration with Wieden+Kennedy, Better Starts Now. This is the simple belief that no matter who you are or what you do, it is always possible to make something better — and now is the time to start doing it. We believe that better and now are both infinite, and that there is always a next ‘better’ and a new ‘now’ in which you can start pursuing it. It was clear from the onset of this project that we are dedicated to this ideal…not to the past but to the present, and all the way we can improve it. To help communicate this belief to the world we have created a new global CITIZEN brand movie, brand identity and brand website that represents out Better Starts Now philosophy.
D**S
Absolutely Perfect
Well, I should add, I purchased the very last one available from Amazon Prime. The seller actually had the watch on their site for less with free shipping but, had no more watches. So, I paid the extra $40 and got the watch in 2 days. Plus, I totally trust Amazon. What an awesome retailer.About the watch, it's awesome. I had purchased a Citizen Aqualand BJ2115-07E for a great price. When the dive watch arrived, which is what I thought I wanted, it was just too huge for everyday wear for me. The dive watch is very cool looking but, it's over 1/2" thick and very bulky. I opted to return it and purchase the AT4008-01E.While this AT is a discontinued model by Citizen, I'm really glad I got one before they are completely gone. As others have said, its a better looking watch in person than the pics indicate. Further, it is truly a set it and forget it type watch with extreme accuracy given the atomic sync. The sapphire crystal, perpetual calendar, and multi-time zone features make this a great value. These features are normally reserved for higher end watches.The watch is certainly big enough in diameter and height to be a man's watch but, still slides under a shirt sleeve. The watch is light and comfortable. I've been wearing it daily since I received it. I have a variety of watches and some other nice Citizen models. This one is definitely my new daily wear favorite.I will add to what others have mentioned about being cautious when adjusting the band size. The increments are quite large and since you are cutting them off, there is no going back. I probably should have left one more on. The watch isn't too tight but, there isn't any room around it either. It may have been even more comfortable with one extra segment left on. Oh well. I can buy a replacement band for around $75 if it ever starts to bug me and would do so in a heartbeat to keep this watch on my wrist.I highly recommend Citizen in general, I've had nothing but good luck. And, if you want to wear them daily, they aren't expensive.Go for it if you can still find one somewhere!
B**N
Nice watch, horrible strap that is expensive to replace and you'll replace it often
I bought this as I was attracted to the idea of having a watch that could automatically change to the correct time, as well as adjust to daylight savings time changes, and this watch does so very well. In terms of its mechanical function, I've never had an issue. It's well built (watch, not band) is from a very reputable manufacturer, and looks good.What I HATE is the pos band. Not only is it a massive pain to get it adjusted upon arrival, the band wears out rather quickly. Soft silicone that looks pretty good, but doesn't hold up for crap. In fact, I'm so angry at Citizen, I'm inclined to never by a Citizen watch again. I pay $400 for a watch, and then have to pay $100.00 for a band multiple times. In addition, now the watch is discontinued, the instructions for adjusting the band are gone, and it's not like everyone is a watch dealer, ready to whip out the tools to get those stupid, stubborn pins out of their holes in order to make adjustments. I actually damaged the new band trying to remove the pegs, so now I have an expensive band that will likely break in a couple months.Very disappointed in Citizen. I expected better and luckily there are other brands that don't put these horrible crap straps on their expensive watches. I've got better things to do than repeated by expensive bands that suck.So, if you're thinking about a watch like this with a similar band attachment, then go with the steel links...Had they made the stainless available in black, I would have gladly bought that. Instead.....well, you know...I've said it a dozen times already....As I said, the build and workings of the watch are excellent, and I'm not going to give it a low rating because of the accuracy and convenience. I will, however, take off a point for the inconvenience and expense of the horrible strap.
A**S
very said
i bought this watch and it doesnt work. i read the instruction manual and i followed all instruction but it didnt work. your minute hand and hour hand are broken. i cant exchange it because i already went back to my country (Brazil). i am very disappointed.
U**O
Great Watch BUT.......
I love this watch. It looks great. It is VERY accurate. Easy to set the various time zones. Yes, it really is waterproof (tested many times).So, why only two stars? The band is TERRIBLE. Like others who complained about the band, mine broke too. It has a weak spot on the joints that attach to the watch. If I had been wearing that watch while skiing (when the band decided to fall apart) , I would have lost it for sure.I started scouring Amazon and the internet for a compatible band. Why replace a bad band with another bad band I thought? Well, good luck with that. You can find bands that will attach to the watch, but it won't have that clean look that the original band has. The original band is meant to curve into the watch seamlessly.Okay, so I found a few genuine Citizen watch bands at various internet sites but they ALL cost over $100.00. Some sites wanted $150.00!!!!Well, I called Citizen directly (you can't order this online... you MUST call someone) and paid $100.40. Now folks, if you look online you will see that NO company offers rubber replacement watch bands for this much money. This is a genuine rip-off. The watch band is proprietary and Citizen knows it SO, they milk as much dinero from you as they can. The replacement band is almost 1/3 of the price of the watch new? What?Been two weeks since I ordered the band. Still not arrived. My watch sits useless on the table. I guess they are in no hurry. You would think for this kind of money, they would overnight the band!I for one won't buy another Citizen watch because I don't like being treated with such disrespect as a customer.Thank you.
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