Citizen Watches BM8240-03E Eco-Drive Leather Watch, Silver Tone, One Size, Strap

Ho regalato questo orologio alla mia compagna. Per una donna va benissimo. Nessuna necessità di cambiare la batteria ogni due anni come i normali quarzi, questo si ricarica con la luce del sole e la batteria deve essere sostituita soltanto dopo una quindicina d'anni. Il design è moderno e minimale, gli indici sono a bastone tranne il 12, il 4 e l'8 che sono in cifre arabe con caratteri Bauhaus. Presente giorno della settimana e data a ore 3. La cassa non è proprio sottilissima, ma visto che oltre al meccanismo dell'orologio ci sono anche i dischi data e la cella solare per la ricarica, a questo prezzo non si poteva fare di meglio. Cinturino in pelle di qualità media. Corona a pressione, piccola e non invadente. Va bene anche sotto un abito formale. Per l'estate ho abbinato un bracciale mesh (a rete sottile) che ha conferito un look ancora più classico a questo orologio. Acquisto consigliatissimo.

This is one of the few men's watches that has a 36 mm diameter. That is significant if you have a small wrist (large watches look stupid) and also because there are hints that there is a move away from extra large watches within the industry and back towards smaller watches (like vintage watches). I believe that Rolex recently re-introduced a 36 mm watch - not that the Citizen is a Rolex: it keeps better time. The watch is very accurate, looks good to my eyes and very pleased with purchase. Since Citizen pioneered solar (eco drive) watches and the E101 movement is long established there is hope that the watch will be reliable and long lasting. Minor gripes: the strap remains very stiff after a few weeks, as reported by other reviewers, and I shall probably change it; calendar is not a perpetual calendar, so will have to move the date on five times a year (what an awful chore!); and the day for Sunday is written in red, which I don't like. Overall very happy though. (I would have paid more for a 36 mm solar watch with perpetual calendar, but could not track any down.)

My watch arrived on time and in good condition. the box holding the watch was attractive and instructions for setting up were clear. The only issue I had was the requirement to spin the hands through all the full 24 hours of each day to get to the current date because screw-type crown has two positions, one for flipping the day of the week, and the other for moving the time hands. It was a minor inconvenience and after about 10 minutes of turning the crown, the time was set, and remained accurate since I first put it on. This watch is elegant yet quietly understated and has conformed flawlessly to my expectations.

This watch has a classy and timeless style. It will go well with office and formal attire. The size of the watch is a bid small. At 36mm diameter, I would not recommend this watch for guys with large wrist sizes. It is a little hard to grip the crown to set the date on the watch. Requires a little patience. Otherwise, it's a good addition to any watch collection. Watch was also delivered and received the next day.

I have a vast collection of watches from a £10 digital watch to an Osiris and Breitling and this is by far the most comfortable to wear. It’s very light compared to all my collection, it’s simple, elegant, and accurate. It’s a lot smaller than most watches but regardless, it adds to the comfort which I desire most days. It has been a daily driver since purchasing it and that says a lot about a watch. It is accurately priced for what you get. Presentation of the box is standard, but the watch is strong, real leather band, a cool buckle with ‘eco drive’ imprinted on it. That brings me to the final point. Eco drive is becoming a standard for citizen watches. It is beneficial for the environment, and for the price I paid for this watch, I will never have to worry about putting a battery in it again. Furthermore, it comes with a 5 year (+1 for registering the watch) so 6 year guarantee for internal parts. The only other I know to have offered me that is Rolex.