Citizen Eco-drive

[GenePoolReject13]

Hey folks,

Don't post in here often as my watch collections is small and cheap and there's not often a chance for me to expand. However, with Christmas on its way I'm looking for something new.
I've taken a fancy to some of the Citizen Eco-drive models and wanted to know what everyone thinks of them? Are they any good? Hows the build quality? Anyone actualy own one.

Also, can anyone recommend a particular eco-drive to me? I don't really want to spend more than £150 and I like a chronograph but nothing overly fussy.

Thanks to all who contribute.

[RedWhiteMonkey]

I don't have an eco-drive but I've heard generally positive things about them. Have a look at Creation Watches, there are plenty of options within your budget.

[GenePoolReject13]

Oh I have been looking on creation, I'm quite taken on this design,

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/citizen-ch...
Not sure wether I prefer white/blue, black/red or black/yellow.

I was wondering more if there were any particular models that came recomended.

[bry1975]

One other thing Citizen parts are openly available from Citizen UK,
so well worth checking if they have spare parts, prior to buying if you're
thinking long term investment.

[MK1 GIT]

I have an Eco drive and it's probably the watch I wear most. Good build quality and nice to look at to me. Not showing any wear signs or scratches despite me not taking great care of it.

[GenePoolReject13]

bry1975 said:

One other thing Citizen parts are openly available from Citizen UK,
so well worth checking if they have spare parts, prior to buying if you're
thinking long term investment.

If im honest, I've never considered a watch as an investment or even considered selling any of my cheapo watches.

What ever new watch I buy will be worn mainly for work so it has to be smart but I dont want it to look expensive.

[GenePoolReject13]

Well after looking around for a while I think I have decided on this,

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/citizen-ch...

Looks nice and I quite like a fabric strap. Opinions?

Oh and what are the braclets like on Citizen watches?

[tonytifoso]

I wear my EcoDrive World time as my daily(over 3 years now). I cannot fault it whatsoever and the bracelet is very comfortable. 5 year warranty too!

eta I think your choice is excellent, nice watch.

[Burrito]

I've had my ecodrive titanium for nearly ten years now. Even now, it's a good looking watch, in an understated way.

The time still works but it gains a day on the 3rd of every month and the alarm no longer works. That said, I've taken zero care of it and worn it almost every day, and many, many drunken nights out.

Given the length of this treatment, the quality has been really good.

[GenePoolReject13]

Good to hear they can take some abuse. I'm used to tough watches and I dont use them for any particular occasions, they all go through spells as my daily beater.

[y2blade]

I have the official RAF Red-Arrows Eco-Drive watch...I wear it daily, really like it

[GenePoolReject13]

Oooooh, that is nice. Any pics of it on the wrist? How much?

[stevensdrs]

I have one which I bought for half price brand new on the flea bay some 2 years or more ago. It has never been off my wrist since then, is on the third strap and hasn't missed a beat. I can usually kill a watch within a year so this one is bulletproof. I highly recommend it.

[groak]

I've quite a few watches. My eco-drive is my cheapest watch and one of my favourites. It's car equivalent is an old-style Land Rover as driven by farmers once upon a time. Strong as a bull, and keeps close to perfect time. Great watch!

Had it a few years, but, from memory, it cost about £85.

The current Citizen Eco Drive Promaster BM6400-18E is the closest I can find to it. With titanium case and steel bracelet.

Edited by groak on Tuesday 15th November 23:01

[stevensdrs]

I have one which I bought for half price brand new on the flea bay some 2 years or more ago. It has never been off my wrist since then, is on the third strap and hasn't missed a beat. I can usually kill a watch within a year so this one is bulletproof. I highly recommend it.

[y2blade]

GenePoolReject13 said:

Oooooh, that is nice. Any pics of it on the wrist? How much?

Not sure tbh but it wasn't a lot, would have been under £200 (I won't spend more than that on a "Daily"),I bought it for myself at Christmas (hence the tree in the background) as my previous daily watch got crushed


Edit: I got mine from High street store "Ernest Jones"...£189
http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/8513600/ci...

[GenePoolReject13]

Cheers for the info blade. Something to thing about is that.

[stevoknevo]

y2blade said:

GenePoolReject13 said:

Oooooh, that is nice. Any pics of it on the wrist? How much?

Not sure tbh but it wasn't a lot, would have been under £200 (I won't spend more than that on a "Daily"),I bought it for myself at Christmas (hence the tree in the background) as my previous daily watch got crushed


Edit: I got mine from High street store "Ernest Jones"...£189
http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/8513600/ci...

There is a brand new one on TZ, boxed, receipt, still got the stickers on etc, for £150.

[y2blade]

stevoknevo said:

y2blade said:

GenePoolReject13 said:

Oooooh, that is nice. Any pics of it on the wrist? How much?

Not sure tbh but it wasn't a lot, would have been under £200 (I won't spend more than that on a "Daily"),I bought it for myself at Christmas (hence the tree in the background) as my previous daily watch got crushed


Edit: I got mine from High street store "Ernest Jones"...£189
http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/8513600/ci...

There is a brand new one on TZ, boxed, receipt, still got the stickers on etc, for £150.

Genepool...you know you want it!!!!

.....just for the black leather with red stitching

[GenePoolReject13]

It will be my christmas present to myself, bought and paid for sometime after the 16th december. Can not afford it before then, MUST RESIST, MUST LEAVE BANK CARD IN WALLET!!!