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45 of 45 found the following review helpful:
 NO BETTER VALUE CAN BE FOUND! Hi-Dollar Features / Low-Dollar Cost Oct 22, 2010
By D. Miller
"Window Shopper"
With money being tight like it is for everyone these days, and knowing how selective I am when it comes to watch features and quality, I assumed it was a bad time for me to begin looking for a new watch to buy. But a past medical condition began causing tremors and weakness in my hands and wrists, so the primary watch I have worn in recent years had to go. It was a beautiful Swiss-made stainless steel automatic with the works, but it was too heavy for me to comfortably wear any more for any length of time. With that as my backdrop, I decided to look for a new "everyday wear" watch (i.e. fit for casual and business wear), but it had to have all the following features:
>- Analog with Date function,
>- Water-resistant rating of at least 100 meters,
>- Be "self-propelled" - either solar, kinetic, or an automatic mechanical - but NO batteries to replace,
>- Luminous for basic night-viewing,
>- Sapphire crystal, and
>- MOST IMPORTANTLY - Titanium watch and band (LIGHT-weight was mandatory).
Being very familiar with watches in general (somewhat of a hobby thru the years), I knew that a watch with all the above features, especially the Sapphire and Titanium, would be very hard to find within our tight budget of $250 or less, especially a watch with a reputable name that looks classy and could be expected to work for years to come. After looking at hundreds of watches online and in person at jewelers over the past 6 months, I was fortunate enough to come across this prize. AMAZON.com had it for significantly less than the best local jewelers could offer (20-25% less than most) while still retaining the full 5-year warranty covered by Citizens. Over the years, I have owned and come to appreciate the quality and form of Citizen Watches. This watch has not been a disappointment! You won't find a better buy if you are looking for a watch with high-end features on a tight budget. I hope your reason for wanting a titanium watch differs from mine (i.e. wish you the best in health!), but whatever your reason, you won't be disappointed wearing this beauty!
PRO's: Great value - features/cost unbeatable, Reliability - Citizen's reputation and warranty, Titanium - very lightweight, Sapphire crystal - virtually scratchproof, Eco-Drive - no routine battery replacements, Water-resistant rating of 100 meters allows for swimming and showering with watch on, Appearance - classy yet practical fitting for casual and formal attire.
CON's: Although telling the time in the dark is not difficult at all with this watch, some people may find the following to be a "CON": Luminosity limited to Hour and Minute Hands and the Numbers "12" and "6" along the dial - no other hour markers glow.
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
All the right features Oct 24, 2010
By Steve
I wanted a watch with certain features: nearly scratch proof crystal, date, luminous hands/numbers, metal bracelet, solar powered and super-accurate. This watch delivered it all at a good price. It looks great too and is easy to read in all light conditions. Adjusting the bracelet is easy using just a regular pin to knock-out the link pins but be careful. There are tiny split tubes that also fall out with the pins. These grip the pins, holding them in place. You have to reinsert them in the center tab of the bracelet (I used a regular pin) before you drive the link pin back in place. It's easy to do but this tiny part is easy to lose.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Just got this watch... Apr 23, 2011
By Jason E. Rimmer
...and I'm pleased to say the least.
D. Miller's review above is spot on and I can't add much detail.
What I can say is that the picture is fairly accurate. The body and band of the watch are matte but with a bit of shine. Semi-matte if you know what I mean? The face is black, but it's high gloss and has a silvery shine in the light.
The band comes XX-large so most average humans will need links removed. No big deal. A smaller adjustment is available on the clasp itself as usual.
The band is made in China and is well made. Not an arm-hair-puller. The movement is from Japan.
Great watch. You won't find anything near this price point with solar, titanium, and a sapphire crystal.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great value, gorgeous watch Dec 27, 2011
By Jay-Z
Especially for the price, this watch is a great value and a really gorgeous piece. The light titanium links are of the molded type, so they are flush and do not pull armhairs. The weight is also so comfortable that the first time wearing it, my boyfriend fell asleep without remembering he had it on. The anti-glare sapphire glass is great for scratch-resistance, and also you can read the time from almost any angle - it really cuts the glare! Without being overly bulky (I hate bulky watch hands), the glow-in-the-dark watch hands charge really quickly, keep charge for a long time, and are very easy to read in the dark, with a bright green glow. The hands do not look green in the light.
The watch face was a little bigger than I had anticipated, but it is by no means as large as some of the trendy watches these days, and I thought the size pretty ideal. The date and time are easily set with the push-button knob. If you go to far on the date, you have to go all the way back around again to correct your error. The date should be set in the morning or close to midnight, so that it changes overnight. Each month will automatically count out 31 days, so in shorter months, the date must be manually changed ahead.
The band comes with an excess of links, and we removed the links ourselves by looking at a tutorial on youtube. This was a relatively easy process, but you really need a narrow pin or paper clip and some pliers to get it done quickly. There are also very tiny inserts around each pin that are very easy to lose if you are not careful. It may be easier to just stop by a jewelry store and get it done for you if you are not into do-it-yourself like we are. Since each link is fairly long, it may not end up being an exact precise fit, but the watch is so light, it is still very comfortable. The watch comes with the typical Citizen green cylindrical case, which is a nice presentation. It is important to note that sunshine charges the watch battery, but indoor lighting is sufficient to maintain charge.
The watch's look is very refined and we have received many compliments already. All-in-all, I highly recommend this watch as a beautiful, comfortable piece and a great value.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Husband Loves It! Mar 11, 2011
By ZynWoof
"RynZyn"
Husband loves it, can't say it enough. He's very particular about his watches, too, for some reason. I took a very big chance buying this for him when he couldn't try it on or see it in person.
It fit perfectly, not too heavy, he can read the face without reading glasses day and night, and he never needs to buy another battery. Hope it lasts at least as long as his $35.00 Target watch (bought in July 2002), which is the one this Citizen replaces!
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