Reddit reviews Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Stainless Steel Casual Watch with Day/Date, AO9000-06B

Everyone is commenting on the Seiko 5 and without a doubt that is a great starter watch. I would also advise you look at the Citizen AO9000-06B

This is fantastic price and with a new strap it really changes the look of the watch.

Ok, here's my take on this. You're not a watch guy so let's go with a quartz watch. Quartz is just better in every way while being cheaper, except for the "cool" factor, which only watch guys really care about. You don't want to spend a lot of money on a watch. You don't mention that you want to impress people with your watch, just that you want a watch you can wear in a lot of places.

So I wouldn't spend even close to 10k. I would honestly recommend something like this Timex, this Seiko, this Casio, or maybe this Citizen. They're all nice enough to wear to work, casual enough to wear at home, and well within your budget. They're also all from respected brands that will get some respect from most people on this subreddit. If you decide you like wearing watches you can always get something nicer later, but for now, why spend more?

One thing these watches won't do is impress watch snobs, rich people, or pretentious co workers, so if that's one of your goals I'd go with one of the other recommendations in this thread.

I'm not sure they will be labeled as a highly collectible, but the White faced ecodrives (like the A09000-06B) will be a classic for me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00843L4S2/ref=pd_aw_sim_241_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51RlMUYEW3L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C100_&refRID=YBYGBPEK37YEDXK0137W

Especially if they are still ticking 25 years from now sans battery.

Timex, Citizen, Seiko, Casio, Victoronox. Can't go wrong with any of those for the budget you've listed. Those are the leaders in that price range. Here are some examples:

Timex Unisex TW2P62300 Weekender Chrono Oversize Tan Leather Slip-Thru Strap Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QIJ62M2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5cCPzb7HQMY20

Seiko Men's SNE361 Analog Display Japanese Quartz Silver Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LRY60N4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xeCPzbP65K1P1

Citizen Men's AO9000-06B Eco-Drive Stainless Steel Casual Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00843L4S2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ggCPzb1KYB1C6

http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AO9000-06B-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Day-Date/dp/B00843L4S2

Maybe this Citizen? I plan on buying it soon, and switching out the wrist band for oiled suede.

Something like this maybe? Not precisely a marine watch, but it's got the blue-hands-white-dial look.

Then we have the Steinhart Marine 38 which should just hit the spot on the upper price niveau.

And there's the forum favourite Tisell Hand-Winder for the cheaper Asian option.

isn't this the same watch for cheaper?
http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AO9000-06B-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Day-Date/dp/B00843L4S2/ref=sr_1_21?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1376869962&sr=1-21&keywords=eco+drive

Fossil uses various quartz movements mostly from Japan or China, but at this price range you shouldn't worry too much about the pedigree of the movement. Its a fashion watch and will function well enough as such.

There are quartz chronographs from more reputable manufacturers in that price range like this one from Seiko or Citizen

Hi r/watches! Most of the women who have written to this sub for engagement watch advice either have very different budgets or SOs with very different styles than mine, so I was wondering if I could ask for your guidance/approval! I sort of doubt whether I have the guts to propose myself, but regardless the idea is to have the perfect watch on hand when the time comes (he's told me just to ask) -- plus, I'm going to see his best friend and also his brother over the course of the next month, so I'd like to have a solid idea of what I'm aiming for to run it by them!

Here's the breakdown: I have told him to absolutely never spend more than 3K, but for a really lovely watch, I'd be open to stretching a little beyond that (I have ~2.5 saved now). He's in tech (well, we're grad students for now, but eventually) so definitely a desk job type. He dresses fairly nicely for his field-- on a normal day, he wears a causal collared shirt with jeans or khakis-- and is about 6'2" with a slender but not super-skinny build, probably about 175 or 180 lbs (1.9 m/80 kg). Lower-maintenance watches would probably be better suited to him, like ideally no date, because I lack confidence that it won't just trick him into thinking there are 31sts in months where they don't belong. However, I want this to actually be a nice gift that will last and potentially eventually go to one of the many children we plan to have, and I'm sure he will bring it in to have it maintained.

I am strongly inclined to go with a leather band over a bracelet. Style-wise, [he seems to like this sacrilegious watch I bought him for Christmas before I discovered this sub] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HG08YEG/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3BSX9GDNHBET8&coliid=I3H27771YTNYAK). He's said these are his favorite grad-school-priced watches 1 [2] (https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDC33-Classic-Leather-Chronograph/dp/B004JY6X90?ie=UTF8&colid=3BSX9GDNHBET8&coliid=I2YQVOOD2BMDOD&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl) [3] (https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-BM8475-26E-Stainless-Leather/dp/B005MKGOOY?ie=UTF8&colid=3BSX9GDNHBET8&coliid=I3SE95ENY1DIU9&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl).

I think that Nomos' watches looks very sleek and sophisticated (and he likes colorful watch hands), and the Tagente seems to be a favorite on here for weddings and engagements. Personally, I think that some of the TAG Heuer Carrera 1964 Chronographs are beyond stunning, but I'm not sure I have the know-how to handle a grey market purchase. Is there anything else that might be worth considering in this price range/based on the styles he likes? Would you be OK with getting a simple, sleek watch like a Nomos Tangente Gangreserve or Tangomat as an engagement present? (I know most girls seem to want something glittery, but I'm much more on the simple side of things -- is that OK in the watch world?) Is there a reasonable place to look for one of those beautiful Carerras (or my understanding is that a Chronograph might not even be appropriate for this type of occasion?)

I really appreciate the resources you've put together here because I've already learned so much. Thank you for any thoughts or guidance you have -- I am kind of in shock that I'm doing this but also really excited!

Citizen has the blue hands look as well for $176 on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AO9000-06B-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Day-Date/dp/B00843L4S2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1396147150&sr=8-6&keywords=citizen+day+date

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00843L4S2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Got it today, the second hand is off just a wee-bit, but screw it... Citizen will take care of that with a warranty should I decide to get OCD on it. But I wanted a watch with a white dial that didn't have too many unreadable complications. So I can wear this with a sport jacket and feel just a tad more fit style wise.

I plan on getting a nice quick release band from https://teddybaldassarre.com Barton bands which I love are getting boring as far as options...

I'm thinking this would compliment the blue hands: https://teddybaldassarre.com/collections/leather-watch-straps/products/perforated-rally-strap-quick-release

Blue band with white stitching or black with blue stitching.

The Timex Fairfield Chrono is a good pick, though at your budget I would recommend the upgrade to either one of the Tissot Everytimes for the sapphire crystal or one of the Citizen AU1080 for sapphire in addition to solar power. For something a little more "sophisticated" looking there's the Tisell Bauhaus or one of the Junkers quartz Bauhaus watches.

Clean dials (Bauhaus, especially) are usually pretty versatile because they blend better with more outfits without clashing, though they can get a little dressy. For more simple dials that aren't too formal:

-Seiko SNKN47

-Citizen "Chandler"

-Citizen "Corso"

-Citizen "CTO"

-Messerschmitt KR200-SS

-Bulova Accutron - Quartz movement, but has a nice sweeping seconds hand similar to that of a mechanical watch instead of the ticking motion of a standard quartz.

You could go another route which is the dressy chronograph. You don't want it to be too big though. Depending on wrist size and your overall build I would say 42mm tops, around 40mm or less is best. For example:

-Citizen AO9000-06B

-Bulova 96B262

-Orient Panda

-Seiko SNDC31 and SNDC33 - These two would be my top pick for the dressy chronograph, or the Orient Panda.

You could probably get away with wearing a diver too. Divers are tool watches so I personally wouldn't wear them with anything past maybe business casual (James Bond wears his diver in a tux on a Nato strap no less, but he's fucking James Bond so he gets a pass). Some popular ones are:

-Seiko SKX

-Orient Mako II

-Orient Ray II

Edited for spelling and link fails

It's leans toward a more traditional style, especially with the gold and roman numerals. I'd say it goes well with dressier clothes, or for someone older. Something like this http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AO9000-06B-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Day-Date/dp/B00843L4S2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top still has the blue hands and might be easier to dress down (though I'd probably find one with a brown strap, to make it more casual)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00843L4S2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


this goes as low as $120 on sale, i'm a big fan personally.


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OP1M6M/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2Q4B5TSEYWBXR&coliid=I6R21D7J8A7TV

and for a seiko and a different style this is pretty popular too, or the skx007 which is the same but in black.

This watch is beautiful:

http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AO9000-06B-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Day-Date/dp/B00843L4S2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409083315&sr=8-1&keywords=citizen+aO9000-06B

I like this citizen for 140 after the 20% amazon code
http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AO9000-06B-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Day-Date/dp/B00843L4S2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1396558747&sr=8-3&keywords=citizen

Its fairly similar in terms of look. I also like the contrast of the light blue

I definitely second checking the buying guide in /r/Watches

As mentioned elsewhere in this thread, you need to decide what you are looking for in a bit more detail. Is it a particular look or style? Is it an automatic or quartz movement? There are a lot of options even once you get these two aspects narrowed down. You can always buy the watch and strap separate as well, to get the combination you are looking for.

I personally have a Citizen Nighthawk on a black Hirsch Liberty strap and a Citizen Eco-Drive with blue hands on a brown Hirsch Liberty strap. These are very likely much cheaper than you are looking for as a grad gift, given the $700 limit listed, but the Citizen Skyhawk is closer to your limit and is really nice too.

When it comes to automatic movements, it will be quite easy to get to the $700 limit. Hamilton is a favorite, with both the Khaki Field and the Jazzmaster being good possibilities.

My only advice is to stay away from "fashion" brand watches. A little reading in /r/watches, particularly the buying guide and sidebar, should help you a lot.

Good luck!

What kind of strap width and length would be equivalent to the strap for this watch http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00843L4S2

I have a Citizen Eco Drive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00843L4S2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Missing a band strap loop. Great condition!

oh shit my bad

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band

Howdy /r/watches,

I have a buying question for y'all. I'm looking to expand my collection. Currently have an SXK009 which I love for wearing everyday, and this (http://amzn.to/2iXlD5I) Citizen Eco-Drive which I wear for more formal situations and will wear for work over the summer (currently a law student). I like the Citizen but it doesn't do much for my soul. I'm trying to keep my spend under $700 or so, and right now have been trying to decide if I should go for another diver or a little more formal. Also for a less expensive vs used and more established. Currently my main debate is going for a modern Seiko FFF mod from Yokobies (http://bit.ly/2iScomN) and tossing a Brady strap on it, or picking up a vintage Omega, probably from /r/watchexchange. Anybody have any good reasons for one over the other? I guess I'm a little concerned the FFF wouldn't be as good quality, or the Omega might be too small/not get enough wrist time. Thanks so much for your input!

It's actually a black strap, in fact! Here's the watch on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00843L4S2/

I have two jobs, though one is more of a paid intern-ish-ship.

I am a brand Manager for a company, as well I am moving into Marketing for a bigger company. My collection is not that big (as I pay rent, and save for a future)

citizen eco drive

Seiko 5 50th Anniversary model no. SRP435K1

1 face watch

nixon time teller

timex intelligent quartz tide

I am actually looking to sell all except the Citizen and the 1 face watch. The citizen was a gift from my mother, and then 1 face from my SO. If you are interested please feel free to message me. I can cover shipping costs!

that bulova is great but its quartz, if you don't mind a quartz watch it opens up a WHOLE slew of different options under 200$. If I was buying a simliar styled watch under 200$ and didn't mind quartz I would probably look at Citizen Eco-Drive watches, the quality is usually outstanding and the solar feature is fun and very useful.

• citizen 1
  
• citizen 2
  
• citizen 3 - a little less dressy but awesome pilot dial
  
• citizen 4 - love this watch but you would need a leather band

hah, yeah they can get pricey...by I got this one a while back when it was around $130

Ahh ok yeah that makes a difference. There are a couple Citizen watches like this one that is a little more sporty like the Seiko you linked (pardon the Amazon link again...just for display purposes).

I havent checked if they have any that match your criteria but I know Long Island Watch ships to Canada for a $5 flat fee and I dont think they have significant price differences like Amazon does.

All else fails, there are companies that will buy the watch in the US and then ship it to you

Hi all,

Just picked up this beautiful watch from another user here. Unfortunately, a little too big for my wrist (42mm), but it's beautiful. Just trying to break even from the last purchase after shipping costs. $80 INCLUDES SHIPPING IN THE US! PM me with any questions.

Amazon link - https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AO9000-06B-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Casual/dp/B00843L4S2/ref=sr_1_16?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1480377472&sr=1-16&nodeID=6358540011&keywords=citizen+eco+drive

Also have another posting if you'd like to work out a bundle deal - https://www.reddit.com/r/Watchexchange/comments/5f8ocr/wts_timex_bundle_65_shipped/

They make it like this. I have not seen a rose gold (though I am no expert) but these blue hands catch my eye and its on my list!

A citizen eco drive isn't an automatic, but well regarded around here, and they have a bunch of options for your desired level of formality.

edit: or this one that actually has the black dial.
edit 2: I like this one best.

I've decided to get myself a solar powered watch. My issue is that I can't seem to nail down a good timeframe on how long they last. The closest I get is some forums that have people say "forever, mine's still kicking at 8+ years."

That's great, just not a definitive answer. I ask because if I want to get a model such as this one from 2012 (thanks to u/mochabear1231 for bringing this one to my attention the other day), I'd wonder how much life it'd have left.

Some of Citizen's more recent models interest me as well, but I'm trying to keep my options open.

Anyone have an idea?

I'd give it a miss, it seems like an unknown.

Would you go for this Citizen?

The Orient Star that /u/thegreatmothra linked to is more expensive, but definitely the pick of the bunch, imo.

I've found a few that might fit:

Junkers

Citizen Citizen 2

Seiko

They're all somewhat below budget, but when you're looking for particular features its harder to hit a precise budget.

what do you guys think of this watch? http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AO9000-06B-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Day-Date/dp/B00843L4S2/ref=sr_1_2?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1411337621&sr=1-2&keywords=eco+drive but with a brown band?

I grabbed a few links of watches with a similar look.

https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Bambino-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless/dp/B07B49QG1H/ref=sr_1_26?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1524678387&sr=1-26&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=orient+watch


https://www.amazon.com/ORIENT-Neo70s-PANDA-Watch-WV0011UZ/dp/B00EU9TBQG/ref=sr_1_61?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1524678438&sr=1-61&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=orient+watch

https://www.amazon.com/Orient-FET0N003Y0-Defender-Multi-Eye-Function/dp/B00F2DI6EW/ref=sr_1_72?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1524678471&sr=1-72&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=orient+watch


https://www.amazon.com/Orient-FET0N001B0-Defender-Stainless-Automatic/dp/B00F2DI44E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1524678288&sr=8-2&keywords=orient+defender


https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNE329-Sport-Solar-Powered-Stainless/dp/B00I1KSQ6Q/ref=sr_1_16?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1524678504&sr=1-16&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=seiko+mens+watch


https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Kinetic-SKA723-Beige-Leather/dp/B01BFZD5B4/ref=sr_1_70?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1524678608&sr=1-70&nodeID=7147441011&psd=1&keywords=seiko+mens+watch


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JY0KP8/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stppvp_3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3534659762&pd_rd_wg=8wND9&pf_rd_r=F9T8TPFSFSP6288SVBWW&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B004JY0KP8&pd_rd_w=S8Gy6&pf_rd_i=seiko+mens+watch&pd_rd_r=7098d3e4-36a1-4235-8b24-fd1739ae0cf1&ie=UTF8&qid=1524678644&sr=3


https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Steel-BU2055-08X/dp/B01KVVUYHQ/ref=sr_1_19?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1524678687&sr=1-19&nodeID=7147441011&psd=1&keywords=citizen+mens+watch


https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Casual-AO9000-06B/dp/B00843L4S2/ref=sr_1_38?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1524678711&sr=1-38&nodeID=7147441011&psd=1&keywords=citizen+mens+watch

While citizen and fossil are the same company, I'd personally prefer a citizen eco-drive over fossil, and there are several in the $100-200 range that have similar (and I think, better) looks.

Just one example: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00843L4S2/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1462487014&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=citizen+eco+drive+men&dpPl=1&dpID=51RlMUYEW3L&ref=plSrch

That said, if you like it, you like it. Fossil isn't a bad watch, it's just not functionally or mechanically any 'better' than a $30 Timex with a nicer case and strap/bracelet.

Edit: I got mixed up.