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Powered by light, Citizen Eco-Drive watches can last for up to 6 months on a full charge without wear. The AW5000 collection features field-inspired designs that are highly legible and robust Read More
I picked up the -12X version (khaki/light brown face, black case, khaki/light brown strap.
Overall, I would actually rate it 4.75 stars with the lume knocking off the 0.25 stars
Been wearing this watch for a little over a week. Definitely love it during the days but find the minimal lume a bit frustrating when the sun goes down (when compared to something like the Citizen BM8471). If you're planning on using this in daylight/indoors, readability it great! The red minutes hand makes it easy to glance and quickly see the time. I'm also a fan of the red tipped seconds hand, so this watch hits all the right marks for me.
As far as wearability, I feel like this watch wears a little smaller than some other 42mm watches of this style which may be due to the slim 20mm band. The band is quite comfortable and required no break-in time, though I'm getting the feeling that durability may be an issue over time.
One thing to note, that doesn't appear to be visible in any of the DROP images is that the crystal is maybe domed or has some curvature that gives it a neat effect when not observed straight on.
I'll post images when the site will let me...currently clicking the "ADD IMAGE" button doesn't do anything and I can't submit photo's in the photo section either. Will update when I can.
Images added 11/22/19:
Have always always wanted an Eco-Drive watch and drop delivered a very nice one at a good price. Am surprised at the substantial heft of the watch and thrilled with the band. Very cool.
But it's a nice enough watch, Citizens can be had on eBay for such low prices as they release them there as 'open box' or stock return items that are still new, so I'm not sure what made me buy this on drop, but Citizen never disappoints for the money, I wouldn't do it again though just because I know I can save a few bucks normally on the bay, with patience and using the eBay bucks days...
For a watch with relatively little fanfare about it, I get a great deal of positive comments and notices. It’s a good looking watch. Easy to read and well-sized. The military design and olive band add to the feel of quality and rugged looks.
Recommends this product?Yes
Shudy
Jan 6, 2020
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Very nice watch
Good looking field type watch. Cons are a stiff watch strap, a little bit thick, and the lume isn’t all that great. Now after the cons it is a good looking watch. Bands can be changed and I’ve changed mine to NATO straps. I recommend this watch for daily wear and people just getting into the watch game.
Very nice looking watch, good quality. Not sure if I like the "3 second hand" Citizen Promaster is cheaper and way better quality. I was just looking for a field style watch. With that said it would be difficult to find better quality for the money. Citizen are underrated and very good budget watch.
the watch it self is pretty good, looking good and eco drive is awesome.. the nato starp on the other hand i didnt like and gave me the itch so i replaced with a brown leather starp and the watch look even better no