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Citizen Eco Drive AW5000-24E $129 Black / Green / Beige Shipped @ Starbuy

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Citizen Eco Drive AW5000-24E $129 Black / Green / Beige Shipped @ Starbuy
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OzSikh on 28/11/2017 - 17:40 starbuy.com.au (1389 clicks)
Last edited 28/11/2017 - 18:13

Black
Green
Beige

Specifications:

Brand : CITIZEN
Code : AW5000-24E
Gender : Male
Face Colour : Black
Case Shape : Round
Water Resistance : 100m / 10ATM / 320ft
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Case Diameter : 42.6mm
Case Thickness : 10mm
Crystal/Glass Type : Mineral Glass
Strap/Bracelet Type : Nylon Strap
Clasp Type : Tang Buckle
Calendar : Date
Battery : Solar Rechargeable
Watch Movement : Solar
Warranty : Citizen 5 Year

Main Features:

Feature 1 : Eco-Drive Technology
Feature 2 : Solar Power
Feature 3 : Calendar (Date Display)
Feature 4 : 7 Months Eco-Drive Power Reserve
Feature 5 : Mineral glass
Feature 6 : Overcharging Prevention Function
Feature 7 : Low charge indicator
Feature 8 : 100m Water Resistant
Feature 9 : Nylon Strap
Feature 10 : Stainless Steel Case

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  • dogboy on 28/11/2017 - 18:42
    +4

    One comment about these eco-drive watches. I thought they were a great idea when I first heard about them but after owning two I have found them to be frustrating. I have a few watches so cycle between wearing them. I keep them in a drawer when not wearing them. Because these are solar powered, they are almost always out of power when I go to wear them so I have to leave them in the sun for a few hours to charge up. I like the design and still wear them but just wanted to share this frustration.

    • prolo on 28/11/2017 - 18:46
      +8

      Leave them out and they charge in pretty low light.

      • dogboy on 28/11/2017 - 20:48

        I like to keep watches in their original boxes. Unfortunately not an option with these. Don't get me wrong, I still like them. Just wanted to share a user story. Obvious downvotes for someone giving honest and real feedback on this site.

        • prolo on 28/11/2017 - 21:33

          Not negging you, just giving my experience too. Have a + sir.

        • morini on 29/11/2017 - 08:26

          Now kiss!

    • Angelino on 28/11/2017 - 19:21

      Never really tested it out on my Eco Drive but its supposed to have a 7 month power reserve when fully charged.

      • dogboy on 28/11/2017 - 20:46
        +1

        I found that they will go dead in about a month of no light.

    • EARLOBE on 28/11/2017 - 19:23
      +2

      I've had no such problem. Unless you're leaving it in a drawer for months at a time I don't see it being an issue, especially compared to a mechanical watch. It won't hurt to take it out for a couple of hours every few weeks.

    • t3chshopper on 28/11/2017 - 19:31

      Haha. Solar powered watches don't work so well when stored in drawers. I have one too and realised this myself. I now keep it out in a location where it will get some light.

    • baldur on 28/11/2017 - 19:33

      mine got condensed water in it whilst taking a shower and crown came off and lost. im gonna return it.

      • kehuehue on 28/11/2017 - 20:02

        thanks for sharing, isnt water resistant supposed to cover this aspect? Im looking for a new watch too (considering I lost my previous watch when I had to wash my hands) that is water resistant

    • [Deactivated] on 28/11/2017 - 20:00
      +2

      This guy discovered that independently, however despite the mild discomfort he still considered the Eco-Drive tech to be the best thing about these watches.

    • elcheapoinoz on 28/11/2017 - 21:47

      My experience with them is bad. I don't normally wear watches. So that one time every 2 years that I do. The capacitor had gone bad and needs a replacement. It's happened twice

      • sky blu on 28/11/2017 - 23:06
        +1

        I don't normally wear watches.

        that one time every 2 years that I do

        Bro, stuff Eco-Drive. They are for suckers. Get this and you're set for life

        • PJC on 29/11/2017 - 04:51
          +1

          Far too sophisticated for me. And I'm not worthy.

  • sky blu on 28/11/2017 - 18:49
    +1

    Twins?

    • WatchNerd on 28/11/2017 - 19:36
      +1

      I don't know why that was ever expired.
      I never saw it go up in price?

      • sky blu on 28/11/2017 - 19:52

        Well then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's.

  • stwok on 28/11/2017 - 18:53
    +1

    My seiko solar watch will charge to full in 7 hours (iirc) under a fluro, its an hour or two under full sun.

    Mine sits under the cuff of my shirt every day and ive never had any issues when treating it like a normal watch.

  • gsxrmck on 28/11/2017 - 20:19
    +2

    I bought this watch a couple of weeks ago and it is awesome. i sat it on the window sill for 4 hrs in direct sunlight and it shuld now have an 8 month charge. However it'll always pickup extra charge from fluro lights or from being outside even on a cloudy day.

    This is a great deal

  • AussieDaddy on 28/11/2017 - 20:44
    +1

    It's big for my skinny wrists. Wish it was under 40mm. I was looking for a decent Citizen Eco Drive watch this morning on Amazon, and the cheap and decent ones I saw there weren't shipped to Australia. Damn you, Amazon!

    • WatchNerd on 28/11/2017 - 21:50

      Did you see all the Invicta Pro-Diver watch posts lately?
      They are awesome deals and 40mm diameter.

      • AussieDaddy on 28/11/2017 - 22:06
        +1

        Yeah. Not a big fan of Invicta watches. I am after either basic Seiko or Citizen around the $100 mark. I already have that cheapo Seiko 5 SNK807 (which has 37mm case. That's who skinny my wrists are lol), so something like that in Citizen, or one slightly different in Seiko etc.

        • WatchNerd on 28/11/2017 - 22:10

          They are mostly Seiko at heart, as the movement is a Seiko automatic.
          You can buy lots of different parts to make it look how you want.

        • AussieDaddy on 28/11/2017 - 22:17

          @WatchNerd: I wish I had the discipline and the know-how into that world of dismantling and putting watches together. Also, I can't stand watches with metal bracelets either. Generally, I like those minimalist-looking watches, and the ones with leather or NATO straps. All those big, metal-bracelet watches, and the so-called chronograph watches aren't my thing. Anyway, I closely watch your posts, as well as the posts of the other watch enthusiasts here, so you guys will hopefully post the type I have in mind in the near future, so thanks for the help. :)

        • WatchNerd on 28/11/2017 - 22:20
          +1

          @AussieDaddy:

          You can change the bracelet to a Nato strap.
          Here is an awesome looking mod on a Nato strap.

        • AussieDaddy on 28/11/2017 - 22:24

          @WatchNerd: That one looks actually quite good. It's just that I'm inherently lazy and can't be bothered to get into changing and swapping things. Something like changing a strap or a bracelet is OK, but anything more than that, and I will probably put it aside and forget about it for good. Can't afford that on a part-time income. lol

  • CyberMurning on 28/11/2017 - 21:44

    Out of topic but I really really regret buying watches. Many from starbuy. Yes cheap good quality but just I wish I didn't buy.

    Can I resell them? Most of time just sit on the drawer.

    • WatchNerd on 28/11/2017 - 21:48

      Haha, join the club.
      Of course you can sell them, there is a huge market for 2nd hand watches.

      • CyberMurning on 28/11/2017 - 23:01

        ok. alright maybe ill see if i have free listing offer from ebay then i will sell.
        all only around 150$ each but total 5 of them and i am sad by just thinking of it now. $$$ in the drawer.

        • sky blu on 28/11/2017 - 23:08

          How much are you looking to sell them at?

        • WatchNerd on 28/11/2017 - 23:12

          @sky blu:

          Maybe you should PM each other as you could be heading into private selling territory, which isn't allowed in the comments.

          Also, this awesome website has a Classified Section where you can list the watches for free.

        • CyberMurning on 28/11/2017 - 23:13

          @sky blu: dont know yet will check sold prices on ebay 2morrow

  • WatchNerd on 28/11/2017 - 22:39

    This one seems cheap if you like big (46mm) dive watches.
    Citizen Eco-Drive AW1420-04E $159.00 shipped.

    The only thing is the lugs aren't standard, so you will struggle to find a strap replacement.

  • PJC on 29/11/2017 - 05:05

    Great price considering it is $350 here

    • morini on 29/11/2017 - 08:29
      +1

      That's a ripoff. This is a decent, but fairly standard price for this watch. (It is good value though)

      • PJC on 29/11/2017 - 08:36

        Agreed.

      • WatchNerd on 29/11/2017 - 10:19
        +1

        This is a new model, maybe you are thinking of the Citizen AW1360-04E.
        I can't find it cheaper anywhere else.

        • morini on 30/11/2017 - 09:35

          You're right.

  • Moderatorneil on 26/12/2017 - 14:55

    Back at $129.

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