Citizen

Citizen Men's BM6560-54H Eco-Drive Titanium Watch

• Light powered eco-drive Japanese-quartz movement; charges in natural sunlight or indoor light
• Durable, hardened mineral crystal
• Case diameter: 38.7 mm

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Featuring Eco-Drive technology that charges in natural or artificial light, this titanium watch #BM6560-54H from Citizen never needs a battery. Perfect for work or more casual wear, this versatile accessory features a sleek, dark gray dial, complete with silver-tone hour markers and date display at three o'clock. A polished stainless steel bracelet is both comfortable and secure, thanks to the fold over clasp with double push button. Water resistant up to 99 feet, this Eco-Drive original is made to last season after season.

The Citizen Story

The company was established in 1924. The founding fathers selected the name Citizen so it would be ""Close to the Hearts of People Everywhere"" and soon after adopted the company’s formal name, Citizen Watch Company.

During the last seventy-five years Citizen has expanded its business throughout the world and has achieved recognition as the global brand. The past twenty-five year period has coincided with the company’s dramatic rise to its current position as the world’s largest watchmaker, a distinction Citizen has held every year since 1986.

Beyond sheer size, Citizen is also recognized as a worldwide leader in advanced technology. From the world’s slimmest LCD watch to the first voice recognition watch and the world’s first professional dive watch with an electronic depth sensor, Citizen’s record of ""world’s firsts"" is unmatched.

More recently, Citizen has staked out a new position as the leader in timekeeping with its Eco-Drives watches that are light powered. With models ranging from dress models to sports models to professional dive watches, Citizen Eco-Drive runs continuously in any kind of natural or artificial light for a lifetime of use. Fueled by light, it never needs a battery.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0012IVVDO
• Item model number: BM6560-54H
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,170 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great watch! Don't think negative reviews are for this model., August 4, 2009

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Bob Dole "Obsessive Reviewer" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Citizen Men's BM6560-54H Eco-Drive Titanium Watch (Watch)

I waited several months to write this review, just in case my first impression changed. But after several months, I am still thrilled with this watch. I have had several people compliment me on it since buying it (without me pointing out that it was new or anything like that). It looks slightly darker in person than in the pictures on Amazon, which makes the shiny outer band really stand out. The hands and hour markers catch the light like jewels, without looking the least bit feminine. The links in the band are nearly seamless. It weighs so little that I don't know if I'll ever be able to go back to stainless steal. Personally, I wear it for fancy occasions (weddings, etc), professionally (in a business office), and casually (though admittedly I am a bit "preppy"). It goes with just about anything. I did manage to get one very small scratch in the band after only a few weeks (nobody but me would ever even notice), but for the most part it still looks as good as the day I bought it. I would highly recommend this watch to anybody who wants something a little dressier than most of the "sport" models out there, while still being casual enough to wear on a daily basis. Never having to replace the batteries is just a nice perk.
As for the negative reviews on Amazon, I saw them both listed for other models also, so I question whether they apply to this specific model, or were just spammed against all Citizen Eco-Drive watches (with so few reviews, it causes the average score on this particular model to be ridiculously low). My guess is that somebody had a bad experience with a different model, and at least one reviewer probably did not pay attention to the level of water resistance indicated for his model--nice watches like these won't hold up under water as well as a ten-dollar timex.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice watch! But a word about band adjustments, February 23, 2010

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drtrech (BRANDON, MS USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Citizen Men's BM6560-54H Eco-Drive Titanium Watch (Watch)

OK, I just got the watch today, so I can't speak to durability. But there are some things to consider if you're thinking about this watch.

First, the Amazon description shows the watch as being water resistant to 99 feet. The actual information packaged with the watch, is clear that the watch is merely water resistant to 3 atmospheres, which permits minor exposure such as you'd encounter in the rain or when washing face or hands. It is definitely NOT for use while swimming, showering, etc. I'd like to see this corrected in the description.

Second, in other reviews of other Citizen watches, I've read about people adjusting the bracelet and being unable to keep the pins in place. This is how it works:

1. I definitely recommend purchasing one of the bracelet adjustment tools listed on Amazon. For $6 I got a "heavy duty" one that, while definitely not heavy duty, was adequate to the task of adjusting my bracelet.

2. Pay attention to the little arrows on the inside of the bracelet when you push the pins out with the tool. You'll push the pins about 1/4 inch out, then pull them the rest of the way with a pair of pliers. I used my Leatherman tool quite successfully for this.

3. When you pull out the pins, be on the lookout for tiny little metal "sleeves" less than 1/4 inch long that will fall out of the links. These are important. You may want to spread a white cloth or some paper, and work over that surface so you can find anything that falls out. Cloth may be best because it will discourage bouncing (which will have you on the floor with a flashlight while your coworkers wonder what you're doing under your desk).

4. When re-assembling the bracelet, hold the little sleeve thingie with your needle-nose pliers and slip it into one of the holes on the "2-prong" side of the link. It will slip easily into one, and won't go into the other at all.

5. Slip the sleeve into the prong that will accept it, keep the link upright so the sleeve doesn't fall out, line up the links, and slip the pin into the link. It will go a short way in, then you'll need to tap it gently (I used the pliers hinge on my Leatherman). I tapped it in a little ways, then, when I got nervous about marring the link if I got too close, I turned it over and pressed the pin in the rest of the way by pushing it down on my desk.

6. Finally, when the pin was flush, I used the bracelet adjustment tool again to push the pin in just a little further so it is the same depth as the other pins.

7. Now the pins won't fall out, and your watch won't fall onto the sidewalk or into a puddle of water where it will demonstrate just how water resistant it really is.

I'll update my review if it turns out I don't like the watch after all. I'm taking away one star because Amazon got the description wrong, even though the Citizenwatch website got it right.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Watch!, August 27, 2010

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JMrlCr - See all my reviews

This review is from: Citizen Men's BM6560-54H Eco-Drive Titanium Watch (Watch)

I agree that the negative posts have to be about another Citizen Watch. Several of the Eco-Drives seem to have a faulty clasp (you can tell just by looking at them and holding the watches in your hand if the clasp is good or not).

This model in particular is fantastic and I've had no problems with it whatsoever. I received it as a gift two years ago and I've gotten more compliments than I can count.

The Citizen BM6560-54H is a great quality product and, by far, the best watch I've ever owned - durable, good looking, and it works perfectly.