Customer Reviews

Citizen Men's BM8450-94A Eco-Drive Flexible Band Stainless Steel Watch

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I bought this watch to replace an aging Seiko 5 self-winder that no longer kept accurate time. I learned that the Seiko could be serviced to improve its accuracy, but at a considerable cost. So after studying various types and makes of watches on line, I opted for an Eco-Drive.
This model is beautiful! It is an understated metallic grey, and looks and feels like a quality timepiece. It was extremely easy to set up, and I'm looking forward to many years of service from it.

I bought this item as a reaction to having to replace batteries in watches and not being able to do that myself. This would get 5 stars but the band that comes with the watch is cheaper than that of a $30 Timex.

The solar-powered feature, if it lasts (it's a new idea), was a plus. The case diameter is larger than "classical," that is, it's 37 mm I think. So if you like the smaller, more traditional size just beware. There were two disappointments. First and foremost, the photo, both here in Amazon and on the Princeton Watches site where I bought it (couldn't find it on the Citizen's site [?]), suggest the watch is of a bright Silver color, and kind of classy, as I saw it. Not true. It is more of a (steel) nickel color. Secondly, the watch case is on the thick side, if you were hoping for slim. Again the photos don't help here. As I said, I like the solar angle, but I keep wishing I'd bought the blue-faced, Seiko w/ the flexible band, even it meant paying the local jewelry shop owner too much for a second-rate battery in a couple of years. Still, I think I'll keep it for $112.50, partly because it's a pain sending it back, and partly as an experiment in solar power.