CitizenMen's Classic Corso Eco-Drive Watch, Chronograph, 12/24 Hour Time, Date, Sapphire Crystal

I have to admit, I bought this watch on sale at Amazon for less than half the list price, and I probably wouldn't have bought it for the current 21 percent off. But as a watch nerd, and now that I own it, I find myself taking it out of my display box and wearing it more often than any of my other non-smart watches. I love the design - both bold and readable at the same time, and with really attractive texture on the watchface and subdials. Moving my wrist causes really interesting changes in the highlights on the face, without affecting the readability. After being used to smartwatches where you have to work a little to read the time, this watch has excellent contrast between the silver hands and the dark green dial.The watch is extremely accurate - I set it in late December and it is still showing the exact time four months later. The eco-drive has kept the watch powered with no effort and only a few days' wear; otherwise the only light source to charge the battery is the lamp on my dresser. The mechanical date window is supposed to follow the months and not need resetting until the year 2100; we'll see how it does at the end of April when it has to skip the 31st. It does appear to be hard to set; I've read the instructions and they are complicated, and I've seen people on Reddit looking for help from others in getting their watch set. Given that, I hope the watch stays charged, and the only time I have to pull the crown before 2100 is for Daylight Saving Time.The watch has an overall quality feel - very heavy, but that's what I want in a watch of this style, with a sapphire crystal that shouldn't scratch at all and a nicely finished case. The band was easy to size and the watch is very comfortable on my wrist.For me, this watch was an impulse buy because of the very low sale price. But if I was in the market for a high-quality dress watch for daily wear, I would give this one serious consideration at its current, higher price.

My husband loves his new watch

I have a black ecodrive that I have worn and absolutely abused for the last 13-14 years. Liked the green face on this one - charged under a light for a few days and bam! Running like a champ. Hopefully this will last at least as long as the other one has - which I will switch up wearing when I’m doing the rough stuff in life - yard / car work, etc.

This watch is really very impressive all things considered. I bought it because my very expensive Omega Sea Dweller died suddenly while traveling and it will be months before I will be in a position to send it in for repair. I am a WIS, must have a watch, and have always been curious about the Citizen ECO-Drive, so now was an ideal opportunity to try one. It is not really fair to compare a $200 watch with a $6,000 one, but since both are chronographs; in terms of form, fit and function they are similar enough. The Citizen, which is quartz based, is expected to be more accurate in absolute terms, although the Omega, with the Co-axial escapement, is very consistent, which mechanical watch people will appreciate. In terms of reliability, I actually own 3 Omegas and this is the first one that has ever given me trouble in over 35 years of daily use. I expect the Citizen will be reliable as well. The Omega is much more heavily constructed with a thicker bracelet, thicker case, heavier crystal, heavier crown, bezel and so forth. The dial and hands are considerably easier to read on the Omega. Functionally the Omega is precise, like you would expect a Swiss watch to be. The pushers click with a definite feel of precision. For example, when the stop watch function is engaged as the large second hand reaches the 12 O'Clock position, the position indicator precisely and instantly clicks to the next count number. On the Citizen by contrast the position indicator lazily comes forward eventually, maybe it takes 5 or 10 seconds to move, but move it does. The hands are thin, though, so all this is hard to see anyway. The crystal is not hazy exactly on the Citizen, but it is not as clear somehow either. Maybe this has something to do with the light gathering function of the ECO-Drive? In terms of convenience, the Citizen ECO-Drive, with the sun powering capability, it takes the cake. This is a very nice watch. It might not measure up in every particular in a head to head comparison to a fine Swiss one, but in terms of practical, every day functionality and value, it more than competes. Highly recommended.

I use this watch almost every day. It feels nice, and sounds nice not like a cheap watch! Also easy to clean, and seems to be very durable till now!

Excellent quality, looks very nice, feels solid.

Beautiful dial -- the subtle texture surrounding the chronograph dials shines through when there's ample ambient sunlight. The sapphire crystal gives it a super clean and polished look. I am scared of buying lower quality crystals from now on.I have always been a leather strap person, but the metal bracelet look on this one is incredible. No doubt I will be buying more metal bracelets in the future.The date and 24 hr function is quite useful on a daily basis. The stopwatch function of the chronograph is slowly growing on me as well -- I use it for productivity purposes and not having to check my phone's screen is a big benefit. (Haven't really used the tachymeter, so can't comment on the utility aspects of that.)One thing for which I have to applaud Citizen is the accuracy. It has been over a month, and the watch has not lost a single minute after the initial synchronization with the iPhone's digital watch. Also, all the hands align perfectly with the hour and minute markings.I have been complimented every time I've worn it in social settings. I'd recommend buying it if this fits within your taste profile.

I love this watch. It's great to wear in business attire or casual but it's a little more of a dressy watch. It's very classy subtle. I'm glad I bought it.