Need to Pick a Citizen Eco-Drive Watch for My Hubby

[cinnamon013]

I want to get my hubby an inexpensive watch. He''s really captivated by solar power and alternative energy sources, so I think he''ll love the idea of the Citizen Eco-Drive watches. He would not appreciate or want a pricey watch. He''s pretty simple, not flashy, and doesn''t like bulky watches. He''s been wearing cheap $25 electronic type watches. He likes to set the alarm on his watch, etc, and is kinda geeky in that he is an IT guy. He works at a federal prison and occasionally has to respond to emergencies and such. His watch gets pretty banged up, carrying computers, etc. He likes leather bands.

Some of the eco-drives have alarm features, but at least one reviewer indicated they were difficult to set, so I didn''t really focus in on that feature too much.

Also, he uses reading glasses for anything he has to hold and read. I want to take that into consideration as well. The face must be fairly easy to read so he won''t have to hold his arm out just to see the time.

I found a few I''m interested in and would like some feedback or other suggestions of watches in the eco-drive line. He''s out of town this week, and I''d love to make a decision and order one so hopefully I can get it in before he returns Friday night.

First one - plain and simple $90. I don''t really like the cheap band with it, but the face is nice.
http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Black-Leather-BM8240-03E/dp/B000EQS1D8/ref=pd_bxgy_watch_img_b

 

[cinnamon013]

#2 The gold and brown version $99
http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Gold-Tone-Leather-BM8242-08E/dp/B000EQU0NW/ref=pd_sim_watch_img_2

 

[cinnamon013]

This is the photo for #2

 

[cinnamon013]

Geez, I'm having trouble posting

#3 white face, gold trim $165
http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Stiletto-Gold-Tone-AR1062-03P/dp/B000GDC5LS/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_1

 

[cinnamon013]

#3 Sorry for the big photos and long post

 

[cinnamon013]

#4 $221
http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Chronograph-Stainless-AT0550-03E/dp/B0012IR0AC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1208156716&sr=1-1

 

[cinnamon013]

And last #5 $221
http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Chronograph-Stainless-AT0550-03A/dp/B0012IRYO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1208156874&sr=1-1

 

[cinnamon013]

Ok, this is like #3. They are only 5mm wide, the thinnest of all the ones I've listed. However, #1 and 2 have the date window and #3 and 6 don't. But they are nice! Do you think #3 and 6 are too plain?

#6 $150
http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Stiletto-Leather-AR1060-09A/dp/B000GDA17I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1208157788&sr=1-1

 

[cinnamon013]

I won''t post the photos for these, but IF I were to stray from the leather band idea - I like these

http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Stiletto-Eco-Drive-Steel-AR1050-53E/dp/B000WVGI1W/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1208160902&sr=1-24
http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Stiletto-Bracelet-AR1050-53A/dp/B000GDA182/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1208160902&sr=1-5

Both are beautiful

 

[mintve]

I like the style of the first or second one best. I would also recommend some more research on the eco-drive. I had one (I won as a gift) and had to have it repaired more than once and now it does not work at all. I only had it a few years and no matter how much light there was int eh room, it would not charge. I lived int eh UK part of th time and it was dark by $OM and I had to wear lots of long sleeves. They said that could ahve been part of the problem. Butm, then I lived in Vegas and wore short sleeves all the time and it still would not charge propery. When I took it to the jewler to have it repaired, they told me the eco-drives broke frequently and they do not recommend them. This was a few years ago, so the technology may be improved now.

Good Luck!

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 4/14/2008 12:55:58 PM
Author: mintve
I like the style of the first or second one best. I would also recommend some more research on the eco-drive. I had one (I won as a gift) and had to have it repaired more than once and now it does not work at all. I only had it a few years and no matter how much light there was int eh room, it would not charge. I lived int eh UK part of th time and it was dark by $OM and I had to wear lots of long sleeves. They said that could ahve been part of the problem. Butm, then I lived in Vegas and wore short sleeves all the time and it still would not charge propery. When I took it to the jewler to have it repaired, they told me the eco-drives broke frequently and they do not recommend them. This was a few years ago, so the technology may be improved now.

Good Luck!

Oh, that does not sound good!

I chose the first one. All three of my daughters checked out the choices before they went to school and liked it the best. AND, they all chose separately! Me, I liked 3 and 6 the best.

I'll let everyone know how it works out and if he likes it after he wears it for awhile.

 

[pennquaker09]

I like the 4th one. I have a Citizen although it looks nothing like any of your choices. I'll try to post a picture later. I seem to always have bad luck posting pics.

 

[cinnamon013]

Date: 4/14/2008 5:17:43 PM
Author: pennquaker09
I like the 4th one. I have a Citizen although it looks nothing like any of your choices. I''ll try to post a picture later. I seem to always have bad luck posting pics.

I''d love to see a photo or two of your Citizen.

 

[pennquaker09]

So, I need a photography refresher, but here's the best shot out of about 21. I seriously had a hard time. I've been debating on whether or not to show it to you.

 

[pennquaker09]

I''m sorry about the finger prints, lol. It''s not like a flashy super expensive watch. I just liked it and it was only like $160. I got it the last time I was home. I''ve never looked at Citizen Watches here in Philly.

 

[cinnamon013]

That is a very nice watch! Thanks for sharing the photos, pennquaker09!