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Basically the title says it all. I picked up one of these brand new off eBay for $120 and I think this is a fantastic tool watch. I ended up with one for work as I’m in healthcare and didn’t want to gunk up my nicer GADA watch. It’s a great size for my slender wrist, easy to read and so far keeps great time! Yeah it’s an eco drive, not automatic but I mean for a watch I just can slip on and head to work I can’t think of a better model in ths price range. Definitely a firm recommendation from me for whatever that’s worth.
Like some others I wasn’t keen on the original strap but I picked up a few from CNS and I’m loving the single pass strap on it!
That’s actually the watch I want. It’s just a little bit over my price range.
Keep an eye on Amazon. I got mine for right around $100 on sale.
Keep an eye on Amazon. I got mine for right around $100 on sale.
I love solar quartz watches (I own three!) and am the rare watch enthusiast who prefers them to autos. But I don’t own this one because it’s a mineral crystal. Why Citizen doesn’t offer more sapphire versions of their eco-drive watches is beyond me, I’d happily pay a small premium for that.
I’m a quartz enthusiast too and in general, Citizen watches are just too big for my chicken wrists.
I have small wrists and this watch fits great.
Are you sure about Seiko? They use mineral glass Hardlex for a lot of models in entry and even some mid level watches.
You guys know about polywatch right?
As someone without a lot of background on the subject, what’s the concern with a mineral crystal?
scratches faster but heard impact wise it’s better
Yeah, you always hear how it is less brittle.
I didn’t know anything’s out this stuff when I bought my version of this watch but I’ve come to love the mineral crystal. Mines best to all hell and it’s given the watch a lot of character that I love.
Funny you say that as the nicer watch I mentioned is a VAER!
This is my daily driver! Had it for 10 years and never had a problem. I’ve taken it through oceans, hot tubs, lakes and rivers. It’s lasted longer than three relationships, a failed marriage, and my current marriage. It’s been to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and been present for the birth of my children. I can’t state enough how much I love this watch. I’ve replaced the original strap 3 or 4 times now. Congrats on finding a true gem.
I guess the size puts some people off, but I would have guessed it’s one of Citizen’s more popular models.
Great watch, I’ve bought a couple for myself and more for friends.
The reference is BM8180-03E for those wondering.
For those concerned about its mineral crystal, just put a screen protector on it. I have one on one of mine and you can’t even tell it’s there. I do wish they had screwdown crowns, though. But the rest of the specs work well: 100m is a little unusual in a watch like this, and the lume is surprisingly good (and lasts all night). I’m a fan. 👍
I’ve waffled since I already have more watches that I intended, but that one is so tempting.
It’s the size, I’d already have one of these if it came in a 40mm.
And before anyone else brings it up the AW0050-82E is too far in the other direction.
I recently purchased this exact watch and am totally in love with it!
This is my everyday watch and I love it. It keeps great time and is just super reliable. I also switched out the strap for some natos but it looks good on a bonklip that I bought. Wear it in good health for many years to come!
There a a number of citizen watches I’d wear the balls off if they made smaller versions for my skinny wrists.
This one is 37mm, and looks just fine on my 165mm wrist. I have citizen’s 34mm promaster dive watch, which I recommend if you want to go smaller. Citizen calls it a women’s watch, but there’s nothing in the look of the watch that would make anyone call it a woman’s watch. (EP6050-17E)
I do like the looks of this, but I’d swap the strap for a rubber one. Depending on the department, I’d want to make sure I can clean the heck out of it, and I don’t know if I’d trust a fabric strap in that situation. One of the few times I’d reach for a G-Shock over an analog one as well, since the timer function and hourly signal could be quite beneficial.
I’m in the same boat here as well. I do direct patient care and may have to look into some nicer rubber straps, something truly functional. If you have any recs I’m all ears!
Gadgetwraps have some decent inexpensive silicone with no texture and quick release bars. I have a few of their nylon bands and am impressed with the quality, very good. https://www.gadgetwraps.com/
I have one on a bond NATO strap. I hated the factory strap but I’m liking it more and more now. It’s back in my rotation.
Where did you get the band?
CNS straps!
I did like mine, however ended up selling for two reasons that bothered me: the lug width, and the much too short hands
I love this citizen, I’ve had mine probably a decade, it’s currently on an old fossil bund style strap, and it’s just as good as the day I bought it.
Nice strap! Wear it in good health.
So it didn’t get many scratches in those ten years?