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| Citizen Eco-Drive Men's Perpetual Calendar Watch #BL5180-57L | 
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| Brand: Citizen
Category: Watch
List Price: $325.00
Buy New: $195.00
You Save: $130.00 (40%)
New (4) from $195.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 140
Band Material: stainless-steel
Bezel Material: stainless-steel
Case Diameter: 40
Case Material: stainless-steel
Case Thickness: 10
Clasp: fold-over-push-button-clasp-with-safety
Dial Color: dark-blue
Dial Window Material Type: Mineral
Watch Movement Type: Citizen Eco-Drive
Water Resistance Depth: 330
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 4.4 x 3.7
MPN: BL5180-57L
Model: BL5180-57L
UPC: 013205060137
EAN: 0013205060137
ASIN: B000EQS0Y8
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Better than expected June 21, 2008
I read many reviews, for many watches, in the same price range and slightly above.
Many people said the blue color was a little misleading, its definitely a little darker indoors, but still blue, now purple as some were claiming. That was probably my biggest concern.
Second concern was size. I'm not a big fan of the overly large size of some of today's watches. The watch was perfect. It was thinner than I had expected, but not too thin or cheap in appearance.
My last 'nice' watch was a Seiko Kenetic. Loved the watch, the look, the concept, but aftera few years it started to drop its charge. I hope this watch does not suffer from the same type of issue.
It is a very well styled watch, conservative, has the functions that I wanted, even the alarm.
I would highly reccommend this watch for anyone with second thoughts or hesitations.
Fantastic Watch! March 26, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Before I bought this watch I had been researching watches of every make for around 6 months. After checking out the Citizen line of watches, I fell in love with their Eco-Drive solar energy design. Citizen has many styles to choose from, but this one really stood out from the rest. Not only is it great looking, but the price is was affordable. One thing I didn't want was a watch that was too big, which seems to be the trend for many watch makes. This watch is the perfect size, and the weight is heavy enough to know it is there, but not too heavy. Be prepared to sit down and read about how to set this thing. The initial setting of the watch is very involved, but as the directions say, you only need to do it once until the year 2100. The watch band is nice and sturdy, with a beautifully styled push-button clasp. Sizing the band may be better left to a professional with tools if you aren't the do-it-yourself type. Personally, I got a paper clip and some pliers and pushed the pins out with no problem. This allows you to remove excess links to size it perfectly. After wearing this watch, I have nothing negative to say about it. This watch should totally sell for twice what it is going for. I completely recommend buying this watch while it's still available. Go to the Citizen website and compare it to the others...nothing comes close to the style and price.
My BF loves it! February 29, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this watch for my boyfriend, for Valentines Day. As soon as he saw it, he had to spend 2 hours playing with it and gettig it all set up. Every day he shows people at work and thanks me for it. It's slick and functional, the perfect gift.
Fantastic experience and a great watch. February 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I ordered this Citizen Eco-drive watch through Amazon from WatchZone. They delivered the watch promptly (only 3 business days) and the merchandise was in perfect condition in original packaging with manuals, and an inter-active DVD. The entire experience was professional and problem-free and I will certainly use this site again as well as recommend it to friends.
The watch was nicer looking than I originally thought, as I had not seen the actual watch yet except online. The combination of style and function are amazing. It can be a dressy watch or an everyday watch because of it's versatility. I like the fact that the watch feels substantial and solid while not being too large or gaudy, and the size of the watch fits my wrist very nicely. I also enjoy the complexity of the timepiece and the fact that it is capable of many different functions. It is definitely one of the nicest watches I own. I highly recommend this watch to anyone who is willing to spend a little more for a quality item that will last a long time.
Excellent Watch January 28, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This watch is an excellent buy. A nice looking watch but not too flashy, it can be worn on any occasion. The perpetual calender, local time, chronometer, and alarm also mean that you get a very functional watch. Setting time and using all of its features is extremely easy.
Not only do you get a detailed instruction manual, you get a DVD with interactive instructions on using different functions. If you go to the Citizen Website you can get interactive instructions as well.
The Eco drive function is one of the nicest aspects. No batteries and no hassles. Some people put their Eco-Drive under a light source at night to charge. I have never done that. Just wearing the watch normally charges it. I have 3 Eco-Drive watches and never had one run out of power.
The perpetual calender is one of the reasons I chose this watch over others. Once you set it up properly, you will never have to adjust the date until 2100. The directions for this are a little complicated so make sure you use the interactive instructions.
The band has a good feel to it. The links feel good on your skin and don't grab at the hair on your wrist like some cheaper brands do. The clasp is solid, and the push-type lock ensures that there aren't any accidental releases.
The face and dials on this watch are very clear and easy to read. The pointer movement is exact, in that they line up perfectly with the numbers. It's the small things with this watch that make it nice. Note: The Face of this watch is slightly grayer than the picture here shows. But it still looks great. The face is about medium size, 40mm so it is not imposing. There is a little thickness to it all but you get used to it very quickly.
I recommend buying this watch from Amazon. No, I don't work for them. Retailers will never match the prices of Amazon. With the free shipping, this is a good deal. I got about 40% off buying this watch online, whereas any retailer will barely give you 25% off. If you must, go to a retailer and see how the watch looks in person, but I wouldn't do much more.
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