Citizen Skyhawk A-T Eco-drive watch, model no JY0000-53E.
At the time of writing, this watch is the top of the Skyhawk model range, Citizen's take on aviation themed watches. In addition to the usual Skyhawk features, the A-T model synchronises with the atomic clock signal. As well as ... Read review
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(+) Arguably the best looking mens watch ever. Large clear display, Solar powered,Enough functions to keep you informed/amused forever. (-) Not G-Shock nor Atomic clock (via radio signal) contolled. You certainly need instuctions here as well.
Advantages: Atomic time-keeping, solar powered, 200m WR Disadvantages: Not the lightest of watches
Citizen Skyhawk A-T Eco-drive watch, model no JY0000-53E.
At the time of writing, this watch is the top of the Skyhawk model range, Citizen's take on aviation themed watches. In addition to the usual Skyhawk features, the A-T model synchronises with the atomic clock signal. As well as being able to receive the European signal, it can also be trained to the USA and Japan time signals by setting the relevant time zone - an advantage ... ...manufacturers.
The watch is a chunky design with a stainless steel bracelet and base contrasting the black face and rotating slide rule bezel. The hands are metallic with luminous inserts, and all the hour markers also contain the luminous inserts. The watch weighs in at 178g (on our digital kitchen scales) and the glass is 34mm diameter, with the watch 47mm wide and 14mm deep (note: all measurements taken with a shatter resistant ... more
Citizen Skyhawk A-T Eco-drive watch, model no JY0000-53E.
At the time of writing, this watch is the top of the Skyhawk model range, Citizen's take on aviation themed watches. In addition to the usual Skyhawk features, the A-T model synchronises with the atomic clock signal. As well as being able to receive the European signal, it can also be trained to the USA and Japan time signals by setting the relevant time zone - an advantage over some of the cheaper atomic watches offered by other manufacturers.
The watch is a chunky design with a stainless steel bracelet and base contrasting the black face and rotating slide rule bezel. The hands are metallic with luminous inserts, and all the hour markers also contain the luminous inserts. The watch weighs in at 178g (on our digital kitchen scales) and the glass is 34mm diameter, with the watch 47mm wide and 14mm deep (note: all measurements taken with a shatter resistant ruler and Mk 1 eyeball). Overall, for such a large watch you get used to the size very quickly, and the design of the bezel and glass means it doesn't snag on your sleeve.
It has a wide variety of functions - 2 alarms, chronograph, timer, date mode, 43 world cities for time zones, permanent UTC display in the top dial which is designed to look like a cockpit instrument and the slide rule. The slide rule requires some thought to use if you're not used to it, but can replace a calculator for most maths if you know how to use it. Otherwise, it simply enhances the look of the watch. The bezel movement is smooth and bi-directional.
The watch synchronises with the atomic time signal once a day - at around 2am (it will try again each hour until 6am if it fails) though I haven't witnessed this. It does keep very accurate time (+/- 15s per month according to the manual) even if no time signal is available. It can also be forced to synchronise manually, a process that takes a few minutes.
Overall, the only improvement that could be made to this watch is an option to have the case made of titanium (something other Skyhawks have).
Advantages: Solar driven watch, no battery required. Disadvantages: None that I know of.
...to buy myself an eco-driven citizen watch. An eco-drive watch uses light energy to run itself. The light source can be sun (solar) or an incandescent lamp (such as in an office environment). The watch uses a solar panel, in this case, its the face dial, to convert light into electrical energy which is stored in a special energy cell. This allows the watch to last a long time without seeing any light, suitable for those of us who hibernate (Ha!); ... ...wearing long sleeve clothes or just forgetting to charge it up.
According to my manual, under direct sunlight on a sunny summer day, my watch requires 3 minutes to charge for a 1-day usage, 26 minutes to charge from stop state to the one second movement (I'll explain what this is later), and 11 hours to charge from empty to full. In an office environment, it will take 2 hours to charge for a 1-day usage, 41 hours from stop state to the one second ...
petitesquirt 10.02.2003 (28.02.2003)
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Advantages: Technical features, no batteries, accurate, good looking, Japanese Disadvantages: None at present
...pleased when I heard that Citizen has introduced a solar powered watch range. One of my work colleagues already had one & was very pleased with it.
It sounded too good to be true, as long as the watch is kept in natural or indoor light it will work, put the watch in a closed cupboard or drawer & after a few days it will stop, only to restart again when it is taken back into light.
The movement is made in Japan, a country that only sells goods to ... ...silent.
I purchased a Citizen Calibre 8651 watch from an internet site called Timedon for £275.00, about £60.00 less than normal retail price & a further £7.50 from my local Citizen dealer to have the bracelet adjusted to suit my wrist. This was in July 2006 & since then it has worked perfectly.
This watch is elegant, features a moon phase dial & instead of a normal view window for calendar function it has two separte small dials within the face ...
ScottishWestie 22.11.2007
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Advantages: charges constantly when its in the light Disadvantages: i work at night and usually dont see the light
...christmas and bought me the Citizen Ecodrive Charm bracelet watch. It's one which has been advertised quite alot in womens magazines, and it is very pretty and a bit different.
The bracelet is a basic silver coloured bracelet, attatched are five small handbag charms, one is plain silver colour, the other four have stones in different design 'handbags', the colours are pink, blue, yellow and clear. The watch itself is a slightly larger handbag shapewith ... ...be testing to its limits. Citizen claim they should last around 10 years before the solar battery needs replacing. In the 18 months since I got the first of my ecodrive watches it hasn't once slowed or stopped despite spending fairly long periods put away in its box, I guess the claims that it remains charged for a long time is accurate.
My only real problem is the watch doesn't have a water resistance rating on it that I can find, the instruction ...
scuba_angel 28.12.2005 (13.05.2007)
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Advantages: fast delivery, first class customer service Disadvantages: none to be honest
i've recently ordered the Citizen Eco-Drive Watch for my father online and found both the product and the company i ordered from to be top class. The delivery was next day, and it was free too (which makes a nice change) and the old man really liked his present too, so all in all, a good experience. I have to recommend the company i purchased from, as i found them very helpful when i called them to find out more information about delivery, and returns ... ...it's self i've been told is very comfortable and feels natural when wearing, it's heavy enough due to the quality, but light enough to not get in the way. The gold remains to be as shiny today as it was when i brought the item (over 3 months ago) and the face isn't scratched, even though the watch is worn every day and not just for special occasions. ...
Foundub4 01.04.2009
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Advantages: Solar powered/Never needs a battery Disadvantages: None
I bought my Citizen Eco-Drive ladies bracelet two-tone watch just about a year ago. I don't remember the model number. Anyway, it's a great watch. I've washed my hands with it on, gotten little sprinkles of water on it. I've dropped it on the floor many times and it just keeps on ticking. I paid about $95.00 (about 73.00 EUR) for it and I'm totally satisfied. I charged it the first time I got it and it hasn't stopped yet. I even left it in a dark ... ...it) and it didn't stop. It doesn't have a second hand, but the minute hand is supposed to move back and forth or something when it needs light. I'm not sure because I've never had to deal with that situation. Great, durable, yet classy looking little watch for any occasion. ...
Classie83 23.12.2006
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Product details
Long Name
Eco-Drive, Gents Eco Drive
Type
Watch
Manufacturer
Citizen
Manufacturer Warranty
5 Year Manufacturers Guarantee
Width
38mm
Clasp Type
Push Button Deployment Clasp
Strap / Bracelet Type
Gold Tone Stainless Steel
Material
Stainless Steel
Crystal / Glass Type
Sapphire Crystal Glass
Dial Colour
Black
Water Resistant
100 metres
Type of Movement
Eco drive
Style
Traditional
Gender
for Men
Strap / Bracelet Material
Gold Tone Stainless Steel
Manufacturer's product description
Citizen Gents Eco Drive Watch. Citizen eco drive watch, so it never requires a battery. Product Description :- Eco drive movement- All gold plated stainless steel watch- Fold over clasp with push button- Water resistant to 100m- Black dial- Never needs a batteryAlso Comes With :- 5 Year Manufacturer's Guarantee- Presentation BoxProduct Review:The Citizen Eco-Drive 180 WR100 is the height of class with a sleek stainless steel gold tone case and bracelet and a black dial with hour markers and date display.
