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Citizen Eco-Drive vs Seiko Automatic
Posted on 1/31/14 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 1/31/14 at 3:50 pm
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Posted on 1/31/14 at 3:52 pm to wadewilson
I have that Seiko. It's okay. I like it because it's not real big. Downside is it runs out of juice if you don't wear it for a day.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 3:54 pm to BottomlandBrew
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Downside is it runs out of juice if you don't wear it for a day.
I ordered a watch winder, so that won't be a problem. I'm done changing batteries.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:18 pm to wadewilson
Eco, I have two and love them 
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:19 pm to wadewilson
If you don't care that much about the mechanics/engineering of having a nice watch then the citizen is the way to go. It will keep better time and be lighter than any automatic.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:21 pm to wadewilson
I have an Eco-Drive and love it. It's powered by just about every light source, so it keeps ticking even if you leave it inside for long periods of time. Seiko's may be the same way, but prior to purchasing my Citizen I thought they were only powered by sunlight.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:22 pm to wadewilson
I like the Citizen because the black dial is more versatile than the green. you could change that band to anything and look fine. green one might not look as good.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:24 pm to wadewilson
Both have a glass crystal. You won't get more than 5 years out of a watch that does not have a sapphire crystal. A glass crystal will scratch just by banging it into door jams and you will then want a new one. Of those 2, I would definitely choose the automatic Seiko.
Smarter move would be to spend more and get an automatic watch with a sapphire crystal. A Seiko Black monster is a good one for the money as is a Hamilton Khaki.
Smarter move would be to spend more and get an automatic watch with a sapphire crystal. A Seiko Black monster is a good one for the money as is a Hamilton Khaki.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:43 pm to wadewilson
The Citizen watches last longer on a charge IMHO. Mine would last almost a week without seeing the light of day. Never needed a watch winder for it
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:45 pm to Peazey
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If you don't care that much about the mechanics/engineering of having a nice watch then the citizen is the way to go. It will keep better time and be lighter than any automatic.
So somebody tried to get through my thick skull once on here exactly how the Eco Drive worked, but it didn't stick. So it has nothing to do with kinetic movement?
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I have an Eco-Drive and love it. It's powered by just about every light source, so it keeps ticking even if you leave it inside for long periods of time. Seiko's may be the same way, but prior to purchasing my Citizen I thought they were only powered by sunlight.
I believe that Seiko is strictly kinetic.
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I like the Citizen because the black dial is more versatile than the green. you could change that band to anything and look fine. green one might not look as good.
The Seiko comes in black also.
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A Seiko Black monster is a good one for the money as is a Hamilton Khaki.
Any different than the orange monster? Because I own an orange monster, and I really don't want another watch that big and heavy.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:50 pm to Tbobby
quote:It's a whole lot nicer watch, but the Black Monster is 3x as heavy as the ones he's looking at.
Smarter move would be to spend more and get an automatic watch with a sapphire crystal. A Seiko Black monster is a good one for the money as is a Hamilton Khaki.
ETA: And I strongly prefer Seiko to Citizen.
This post was edited on 1/31/14 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 1/31/14 at 4:54 pm to Louie T
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ETA: And I strongly prefer Seiko to Citizen.
Bad experience with Citizen?
Posted on 1/31/14 at 5:03 pm to wadewilson
Don't buy a watch unless it has a sapphire crystal. That, in itself, will put you over $300. If you aren't willing to spend that, then just get a $50 quartz beater like a G-shock.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 5:04 pm to wadewilson
Eco drive is just like any other battery powered quartz movement watch except that the battery is recharged by solar energy, so you don't have to worry about replacing the battery except every 10 years (I think) or so when the battery goes bad. With the price of the watches that you are looking at it probably wouldn't be worth ever replacing the battery.
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure this next part is accurate. All quartz watches are more accurate than even the most expensive automatic or mechanical watches. They tend to be cheaper and just less cool as works of engineering than mechanical or automatic watches. There are some super accurate quartz watches (I forget the certification) that can get pretty expensive and high quality.
Hope this helps you make an informed decision.
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure this next part is accurate. All quartz watches are more accurate than even the most expensive automatic or mechanical watches. They tend to be cheaper and just less cool as works of engineering than mechanical or automatic watches. There are some super accurate quartz watches (I forget the certification) that can get pretty expensive and high quality.
Hope this helps you make an informed decision.
This post was edited on 1/31/14 at 5:05 pm
Posted on 1/31/14 at 5:08 pm to Peazey
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I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure this next part is accurate. All quartz watches are more accurate than even the most expensive automatic or mechanical watches. They tend to be cheaper and just less cool as works of engineering than mechanical or automatic watches.
You are 100% correct.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 5:10 pm to wadewilson
No. Just speaking aesthetically
I don't like the look of their dress watches, and the only chrono from Citizen I find attractive is the Blue Angels World Chrono A-T
I don't like the look of their dress watches, and the only chrono from Citizen I find attractive is the Blue Angels World Chrono A-T
Posted on 1/31/14 at 5:15 pm to Tbobby
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Don't buy a watch unless it has a sapphire crystal. That, in itself, will put you over $300. If you aren't willing to spend that, then just get a $50 quartz beater like a G-shock.
Seiko Monsters have a sapphire crystal?
Posted on 1/31/14 at 5:19 pm to wadewilson
Yes, the ones that cost around $300.
Posted on 1/31/14 at 5:19 pm to wadewilson
I think they use their proprietary hardlex for Monster dials. You may be able to get it replaced with a sapphire for under $100.
ETA: See post above mine. Maybe not
ETA: See post above mine. Maybe not
This post was edited on 1/31/14 at 5:20 pm
Posted on 1/31/14 at 6:04 pm to Louie T
I think I'm leaning towards the Citizen. It's not terribly expensive, and I'd like to try out the eco-drive. If I like it, I'll buy a more expensive one when it breaks.
Thanks for the input, guys.
Thanks for the input, guys.
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