Watches

That's actually the watch I want. It's just a little bit over my price range.

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 think in general the field watch is underrated.

Simple to read dial and the Arabic numerals are printed there to give you a more accurate read of the time. I have misread the time before on dials with no numerals.

I just got this watc, Seiko 5 SRPK41, because I wanted a watch that has a clean read: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/5sports/srpk41

Yeah I love this watch, I just hate the mineral crystal. Ew.

I love mine. Rugged, reliable and so far keeps great time.

Got this watch on an olive green nato strap. Absolutely love it but man I wish it came bigger than a 37mm for my 7.25" wrist.

This has caught my eye a few times before. Still need an eco-drive but after a few more automatics on my list

Where is that band from?

Was actually just looking for one last week as it's an eco-drive and has day-date drawbacks are the large size, small crown, overly busy display and 100m wr had it been a 38 with a larger crown, cleaner display and 200m wr would of had one immediatly ..

I have their Aqualand series bad ass!

My first watch!

I really wish Citizen would update this line with some new sizing, colors and materials. I don’t know what they’re thinking. They are way behind the curve. Period. They finally make a smaller pro master and then call it a women’s watch. Hello? Anybody home??

My EDC and favorite watch. I have FUCKED the crystal though.

That is a great looking watch and i even like the band where typically i prefer the bracelet. I love my eco drive. 23 years and still running great. I'd have bought that in a heartbeat.

I've got one of these beauties around 2 years ago. I immediately switched to a black nylon fabric strap and I've worn the watch every day since. Like you say, it's very easy to read. But I agree with everyone complaining about the mineral crystal. I scratched mine in my first week using it, and it pains me every time I look down at my wrist. I'm now saving up for a Junghans Max Bill Mega Solar since they're now sold with a sapphire crystal. But I'd love to get other recommendations for flieger or minimalist solar watches with Arabic numerals that I could upgrade to.

Correct me if I'm wrong please, most Citizen watches use regular mineral crystal right? It is on most Citizen watches? Is there anything special about their crystal? I've been wanting one but I need to do more research, I've personally had bad experiences with mineral crystal watches scratching or shattering, it's been one reason for me to avoid citizen but maybe some answers might inspire me to look towards getting one.

Everybody needs a "quartz grab and go".

A GADA is about design, but a "quartz grab and go" is about simplicity.

Citizen, Timex, and Casio all make great watches in this category.

These aren't beaters. No watch is really a beater unless you are using it as a hammer. It isn't a daily driver. These are watches you simply put on because you are in a hurry and don't want to fiddle around. Trustworthy, reliable, and fits any occasion.

The garrison is a great example of this style of watch.

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.

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 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?

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.

100% agree! This is my beater watch. I see you put a nicer strap on yours.

The fact you had to preface with “yeah it’s an eco drive, not an automatic” and had to make sure we knew it’s not your nicest watch answers your own question.

What strap is that? I had one of these I paid $90 for it before upgrading. It served its purpose and kick started my watch interest. I ended up selling, upgrading, then started spending thousands on Tudors and rolexes. These are great entry level watches and/or perfect gift watches to get younger folks into watches.

Love me some eco drive with arabic numbers and easy readability. If only hour and minute hands were a bit more slender, it would be a helluva stylish wristwatch, imo!

I’ve become a big fan of Eco-Drive. Citizen just makes some fantastic stuff.

I have one as my beater. Great size. Eco drive is awesome too. My only complaint is the crystal, I have some weird scratch or hard water stain I can't get rid of