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Citizen Eco-Drive Men's Professional Diver Watch #BN0000-04H
Studio : Citizen
by Citizen
Brand : Citizen
Model : BN0000-04H
Publisher : Citizen
Availability : Usually ships in 24 hours and eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.
EAN : 4974374134677
UPC : 013205067914
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 16 reviews)
List Price : $275.00
Our Price : $165.00
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Movement - Eco-Drive 180
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Water Resistant - 300Meters(1000ft) Water Resistant
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Crystal - Mineral Crystal
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Americancivilwar.com Product Description |
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The men's Eco-Drive Professional Diver contains a screw-down crown on a solid one-piece case, for a fantastic water resistance of 300 meters. Enjoy the use of a one-way rotating elapsed-time bezel, luminous hands and markers, and date display, all on a comfortable black polyurethane strap. |
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A Diver's Watch without the hassles! |
I just bought this watch to replace my Seiko Diver's (quartz movement model- quite frankly the only way to go...don't even think about perpetual or automatics) and I can tell you that I'm quite pleased with my new purchase. It will have some pretty big shoes to fill since the Seiko has lasted me 24 years (and still looks and works great!). If you own or have owned a Diver's watch you'll know the pains of having to deal with the jewellers - either it's a battery issue (they don't install the proper battery or if they do it lasts a year because it's shelf life expired the moment they installed it), a ridiculous service charge ($45 to $100 and often weeks before you can get it back) or they simply don't want to touch it because it's a "Diver's".
This watch will solve all these problems. It looks as rich as the Seiko but not quite as large or as heavy. The rubber band is made in China and I know that I'll have to one day replace it (just like I had to with my Seiko) but this aside the watch itself does look of equal quality. The date works just like any other analog watch and its size is just right for this model (remember we're not diving for days at a time). Also, a lot of people forget that the date changes at twelve AM and fail to distinguish am/pm when setting the time, and, like any other analog date watch, it will cycle through 31 days (so for months that don't have 31 days, yes you will have to manually reset the date). Overall, for the value, this is a great watch to buy! |
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Excellent Choice |
I was looking for a sporty looking watch that I can use every day and that I don't need to take off every time I swim, shower, wash the car, etc... This watch is modest looking, meaning it doesn't have any bells and whistles but stands out by its simplicity. I personally find the eco-drive system sophisticated and I am excited about not having to change any batteries or getting it pressure tested every time I do that. If you are thinking of buying this watch for everyday use, make sure it suits your personality. I think a nice watch on your wrist says a lot about your personality. So be careful how you project your self image!
The watch is also characterized by its weight - it is not heavy nor does it feel fake - so it rests well on your wrist. The strap is made of rubber and is comfortable around the wrist. You are going to have to get used to the screw lock mechanism - it is a bit tricky in the beginning, but easy to figure out. Just make sure you play around with it a little bit before your first dive.
I am sure you are going to love this watch if you decide to get it. |
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Great Watch |
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Keeps accurate time, bright hands, not too large, comfortable to wear, durable, solid and well-made. The entire case is sealed thus no way to allow water in as long as you keep the crown screwed tight. Would recommend to anyone! |
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Citizen Eco-Drive Men's Professional Diver Watch |
I got this watch about 5 years ago in Nassau. I am a very active person and I have worn it 24 hours a day since then and subjected it to high abuse. I have only taken it off occasionally to set the date, time, etc. I have used it to scuba dive dozens of times in fresh and salt water, to over 100 feet depth as well as snorkeling, wearing it in the pool, shower, etc. It has been exposed to soaps, detergents, solvents, scraping across concrete and rocks, dropped on a hard surface, etc. It keeps very good time and never misses a beat. The band loops that hold the excess band broke off a couple of years ago. I replaced them with 2 O-rings slid over the strap on the buckle end to secure the excess strap. I have scratched the crystal pretty badly and worn the numbers off the bezel and the dive tables off the strap. The stainless steel case doesn't show much abuse but the rest does. The strap is cracked through the edge to the little holes in the sides a few places and needs to be replaced.
The things I really like about it are the durability, maintenance free battery (eco drive), accuracy, and low profile. I have been in the dark for most of a couple of days and never had a power failure from lack of light and never paid special attention to exposing it to light except for holding it under a flash light or aircraft overhead light some times for a few seconds to try and get some more illumination from the hands at night. It seems very thin compared to other watches the same thickness (11 mm)due to the edges of the bezel being rounded and beveled to be unobtrusive. I like the small diameter low profile and light weight that keep it out of the way.
My only complaints are: the strap is $45, I wish the bezel had the numbers engraved instead of printed on it (for cosmetic reasons due to wear), I wish the crystal was harder, and the hands more luminous. All these things are pretty much par for the price point.
I am looking for a replacement due to the cosmetic wear and the band costing $45 and the fact that I haven't had much luck with cheap replacement bands in the past for other watches. I am considering a Seiko or Luminox to get more durable cosmetics on the bezel, maybe a tougher crystal, and better night illumination but they all feel thicker and heavier. If this just had an engraved bezel I would get another one and maybe will anyway.
I recommend this watch and rate it highly especially considering the price.
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Great Watch - Owned for > 6 Years |
I have had this watch for more than 5 years, and wear it daily. I purchased it in Cayman Is, and I think I paid a lot more than the Americancivilwar price.
I love the Eco-Drive, as it never needs attention. About a year ago, the Eco-Drive mechanism went bad, and I sent it to Citizen. They replaced the mechanism for free, saying it was their issue. Kudos to them on that.
I have been able to scratch the crystal, but only after heavy abuse :) The number band around the outside still turns as well as the day I bought it. The numbers on the metallic band around the face have never worn off, but the outside of the band has a nice smooth edge to it now.
The lettering wore off the band after about a year, so if you plan to use the dive table that is on the band, don't wear it daily. Else, be smart and carry your own dive table on the old plastic card or on your dive computer.
The band has now finally worn out after 5 years (which is how I ended up here). The two small strap holders just broke off in the past 2 weeks (they wore through), and the band is cracking but only in the holes (still holds just fine).
I would buy this watch again, and obviously recommend it.
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