Just arrived today so I thought I'd share a few initial thoughts about the watch.
I don't know too much about the technical side of things with watches but I have always liked automatics something about them that is very satisfying when they just keep on going! I really wanted to get a watch that I could wear everyday for work etc. and had that auto movement but didn't cost the earth so I started looking at the Citizen Divers. I think Divers look really cool, I wont pretend that I'm a serious Diver, the most I've done is splash about with a snorkel a couple of times so this watch is really an aesthetic purchase. I picked it up new from ebay for £84 which I thought was a pretty good price having looked around for a bit.
The watch itself is very nice and really does look a lot more expensive than it actually cost. The finish of the steel case is excellent as is the bezel detail. The bezel moves in an anti-clockwise direction only, has a nice easy feel and accurately rests on the correct marker for each click. The dial is a dark blue and looks great with big fat markers and hands - it's not too busy, lets you get all the info you need without having to squint and the day/date is a nice touch too. I was honestly prepared for a few little glitches in the presentation but I am very impressed by how it looks. I'm 6'5" so wearing big watches is not really a problem for me - I usually prefer them and this Citizen is probably about the limit for me, any smaller and it could look a bit mid sized for a diver. This probably won't be an issue for most but thought it worth a mention.
The movement is very smooth and having read many reviews of the Citizen autos I'm hoping for some of that legendary accuracy - so far so good. The crystal seems to be good but I guess only more wear and tear will prove its worth, likewise the strap. I thought initially that the strap would have to be replaced but having worn it today it is very comfortable and is a good fit.
Overall I think this is an excellent watch for the money, it does what it says on the tin and delivers in terms of build quality and finish. Sorry I can't be a bit more technical but I hope that this is useful for someone who is maybe thinking about getting one - I really recommend it if you're looking for a solid diver at this sort of price. I hope to have many years with it on my wrist.
As with my last purchase the WUS forum proved to be invaluable when choosing my watch - Thanks for putting up great reviews and topics, hopelessly addicted to this site.
I really have to stop buying watches...
htr
I don't know too much about the technical side of things with watches but I have always liked automatics something about them that is very satisfying when they just keep on going! I really wanted to get a watch that I could wear everyday for work etc. and had that auto movement but didn't cost the earth so I started looking at the Citizen Divers. I think Divers look really cool, I wont pretend that I'm a serious Diver, the most I've done is splash about with a snorkel a couple of times so this watch is really an aesthetic purchase. I picked it up new from ebay for £84 which I thought was a pretty good price having looked around for a bit.
The watch itself is very nice and really does look a lot more expensive than it actually cost. The finish of the steel case is excellent as is the bezel detail. The bezel moves in an anti-clockwise direction only, has a nice easy feel and accurately rests on the correct marker for each click. The dial is a dark blue and looks great with big fat markers and hands - it's not too busy, lets you get all the info you need without having to squint and the day/date is a nice touch too. I was honestly prepared for a few little glitches in the presentation but I am very impressed by how it looks. I'm 6'5" so wearing big watches is not really a problem for me - I usually prefer them and this Citizen is probably about the limit for me, any smaller and it could look a bit mid sized for a diver. This probably won't be an issue for most but thought it worth a mention.
The movement is very smooth and having read many reviews of the Citizen autos I'm hoping for some of that legendary accuracy - so far so good. The crystal seems to be good but I guess only more wear and tear will prove its worth, likewise the strap. I thought initially that the strap would have to be replaced but having worn it today it is very comfortable and is a good fit.
Overall I think this is an excellent watch for the money, it does what it says on the tin and delivers in terms of build quality and finish. Sorry I can't be a bit more technical but I hope that this is useful for someone who is maybe thinking about getting one - I really recommend it if you're looking for a solid diver at this sort of price. I hope to have many years with it on my wrist.
As with my last purchase the WUS forum proved to be invaluable when choosing my watch - Thanks for putting up great reviews and topics, hopelessly addicted to this site.
I really have to stop buying watches...
htr