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Citizen Watches BM8240-03E Eco-Drive Leather Watch
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- Round solar-powered watch featuring black dial with stick/Arabic markers and magnified day/date window at 3 o'clock
- 36 mm stainless steel case with mineral dial window
- Japanese quartz movement with analog display , Duration time - Approx 6 months , At least 4 days from two second interval movement to stop
- Genuine leather band with buckle closure
- Water resistant to 30m (100ft): in general, withstands splashes or brief immersion in water, but not suitable for swimming
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Eco-Drive | Purposeful PowerThe sustainable way to power your watch—no batteries required. Citizen’s proprietary Eco-Drive technology powers your watch using the most renewable energy: light. |
Light to EnergyUses a renewable natural resource by converting any natural or artificial light to energy, which is then stored in a permanently rechargeable lithium-ion cell. |
Energy StorageKeeps surplus energy in a rechargeable power cell. Designed to charge not just from the sun, but also from everyday light sources like indoor fluorescents and desk lamps. |
Recharges ContinuouslyRuns for months—even in darkness—with no need for regular battery replacement, so your watch can run forever and you never have to worry about it stopping. |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5.91 x 5.91 x 5.91 inches; 1 ounces
- Item model number : BM8240-03E
- Department : mens
- Batteries : 1 Unknown batteries required.
- Date First Available : May 24, 2004
- Manufacturer : Citizen
- ASIN : B000EQS1D8
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,224,861 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #7,081 in Men's Wrist Watches
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Brand, Seller, or Collection Name | Citizen |
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Model number | BM8240-03E |
Part Number | BM8240-03E |
Model Year | 2011 |
Item Shape | rectangle |
Dial window material type | Mineral |
Display Type | Analog |
Clasp | Buckle |
Case material | Stainless Steel |
Case diameter | 36 millimeters |
Case Thickness | 8 millimeters |
Band Material | Leather |
Band size | 9.5 inches |
Band width | 20 millimeters |
Band Color | Black |
Dial color | Black |
Bezel material | Stainless Steel |
Bezel function | Stationary |
Calendar | Day-Date |
Item weight | 1 ounces |
Movement | Japanese Quartz |
Water resistant depth | 99 Feet |
Warranty | If this product is sold by Amazon, please review the manufacturer’s website for warranty information. If this product is sold by another party, please contact the seller directly for warranty information for this product. You may also be able to find warranty information on the manufacturer’s website. |
Product Description
- The very essence of style - Citizens 180 Series.
- This watch is the classic dress watch with polished stainless steel case and genuine leather strap.
- Featuring a scratch resistant Mineral crystal.
- Citizens proprietary Eco drive movement packed into this water resistant case.
- 37mm diameter by 8mm thick, can withstand water up to 30m/100feet.
- Its elegant silver-tone hands and markers are accented by the black dial.
- The watch also has a low charge indicator and time reset advisory.
- Day and date window.
- Charges in any light source (never change a battery), the watch carries a 12 month reserve charge.
A men's Eco-Drive timepiece at its' best. The stainless steel case, black leather and simple black dial, pull together every outfit in an instant. The timepiece is highlighted with day/date indicator, stainless steel hour indicators and water resistance.
Since its foundation in 1930, CITIZEN has promoted a multi-cultural mindset that fosters excellence and creativity. The very name of the brand conveys a deep respect toward craftsmanship and considered as familiar by citizens the world-over. So as a “citizen” of the world, we bear the responsibility to help cultivate a culture of positive change and on-going evolution through our craft. We take that mission seriously and steadfastly welcome what the future may bring.
As a true manufacture d’horlogerie, CITIZEN integrates a comprehensive manufacturing process from creating individual components to a watch’s final assembly. It’s an artisan’s approach to watch making based on pushing forward the boundaries of technology and leveraging our experience toward exploring new possibilities.
One pivotal technological breakthrough was the development of a light-driven watch. CITIZEN pioneered this engineering innovation well ahead of other watch manufacturers as early as 1976, which led to the launch of the highly acclaimed Eco-Drive in 1995. Utilizing electrical power converted from virtually any light source, this extraordinary innovation changed forever the way watches could be powered. Eco-Drive eliminated the need to ever replace batteries, which made it especially beneficial to areas where such specialist batteries were not obtainable. This leveled the field for citizens of virtually every country to be able to experience unrestricted joy of wearing and using a CITIZEN watch.
The product development policy, “The Fusion of Technology and Beauty,” remains a constant motivation for us to merge cutting-edge technology with perfection of design beauty, which as a consequence inspires people to strive to be their best at any time.
CITIZEN launches a new campaign in collaboration with Wieden+Kennedy, Better Starts Now. This is the simple belief that no matter who you are or what you do, it is always possible to make something better — and now is the time to start doing it. We believe that better and now are both infinite, and that there is always a next ‘better’ and a new ‘now’ in which you can start pursuing it. It was clear from the onset of this project that we are dedicated to this ideal…not to the past but to the present, and all the way we can improve it. To help communicate this belief to the world we have created a new global CITIZEN brand movie, brand identity and brand website that represents out Better Starts Now philosophy.
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Customers like the appearance, quality and ease of use of the watch. They mention that it looks great, is understated and provides full quality utility. Some appreciate the value for money, saying it is expensive looking. Customers also like the accuracy, weight, and battery. However, opinions are mixed on size.
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Customers like the appearance of the watch. They say it looks great, is a timepiece for a conservative look, and is surprisingly unassuming.
"...This watch is perfect if you're looking for a nicer looking daily driver watch, that can also dress up as the occasion requires it...." Read more
"...Looks professional without being arrogant. It is simple with no unneeded markings or complications. Eco-Drive is a nice feature...." Read more
"...On the balance, the design is good enough.4. Price. For less than $100, it's got a very good value-to-price ratio...." Read more
"Bought this in 2009, and it has been a great watch. Nice looking, keeps perfect time, and stays charged...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They mention that it's an understated and reliable timepiece that provides full quality utility. They also appreciate the style and longevity of the Citizen brand. The leather strap is of decent quality overall. Overall, customers find the product to be a great and reliable watch that is easy to pick up a good quality leather band and switch it out.
"...It's got a classic yet not stodgy sort of look - wears well with both jeans and business clothes - and the thickness was only a couple of mm more..." Read more
"...Update Dec 2016: Watch continues to hold up great after 7 years. I wear it daily. Keeps perfect time. Never needs a battery...." Read more
"This is a nice watch - Citizen quality. It is solar powered and keeps good time. The black dial and chrome bezel look very nice...." Read more
"...It keeps perfect time and the strap is still in fine condition.This is a top-notch product." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the watch. They mention that it works seamlessly good, works well for a woman or a guy with a slimmer wrist, and is stylish, functional, and tough. The setup is very simple, and it keeps time relatively well. Customers are satisfied with the simplicity and the fact that it is Eco-Drive.
"...Looks professional without being arrogant. It is simple with no unneeded markings or complications. Eco-Drive is a nice feature...." Read more
"...time - I don't think it's missed a second - remains charged, is easy to set, and light on the wrist...." Read more
"...The watch itself is simple but stylish enough...." Read more
"...Works with my suit, works with my hiking gear. The eco-drive is a dream.The bad: the strap...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the watch. They mention that it is expensive looking and worth the price.
"Excellent value for a versatile watch...." Read more
"...On the balance, the design is good enough.4. Price. For less than $100, it's got a very good value-to-price ratio...." Read more
"...If it lasts that long, I'll consider it well worth the money." Read more
"...less than 40 mm diameter (for smaller wrists). 3) good price value for daily watch. 4) Good accuracy so far...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the watch. For example, they say it keeps perfect time, never needs a battery, and keeps very accurate time. Some say that it hasn't missed a beat and that it's stylish and efficient.
"...short, I've had this one for about a week and I love it - it keeps very accurate time - I don't think it's missed a second - remains charged, is..." Read more
"...I wear it daily. Keeps perfect time. Never needs a battery...." Read more
"This is a nice watch - Citizen quality. It is solar powered and keeps good time. The black dial and chrome bezel look very nice...." Read more
"...I wear it every day, everywhere I go. It keeps perfect time and the strap is still in fine condition.This is a top-notch product." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the weight of the watch. For example,they mention it's very light, not bulky, and is relatively thin.
"...The entire watch it nice and light and wears really well...." Read more
"...a dress-casual watch for everyday use and it fit the bill, being lightweight, practical and unassuming...." Read more
"Very light and attractive watch...." Read more
"...not flashy, and considering it's solar powered, it's very thin and light...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery of the watch. They say it's light and solar powered, so it never needs a battery. They also appreciate the fact that it'll always be charged.
"...keeps very accurate time - I don't think it's missed a second - remains charged, is easy to set, and light on the wrist...." Read more
"...I wear it daily. Keeps perfect time. Never needs a battery...." Read more
"This is a nice watch - Citizen quality. It is solar powered and keeps good time. The black dial and chrome bezel look very nice...." Read more
"...than on hand-wound mechanical watches, what makes sense -- the watch is solar-powered, and adjustments are only necessary when changing time zones,..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the watch. Some mention that it's not too small or big, and has good proportions. The band is a standard size, so it is easy to pick up a good quality. However, some customers say that if they have a wide wrist, this will look very small on their wrist. The head is smaller in size, which may work better for smaller wrists.
"...This fit the bill perfectly. It goes as well with a pair of jeans and a dress shirt as it does with a suit...." Read more
"...If you have a wide wrist, this will look very small on your wrist. Please check the dimensions before ordering...." Read more
"...At 36mm its nice for a smaller wrist (though I did chose to order a short band for it) and still looks like a man's watch...." Read more
"...This was the perfect face size and isn't too thick at all...." Read more
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The movement of the timepiece itself is great, and once I got it set I haven't had any issues at all. Setting it was a bit trickier than I expected; make sure you take your time because the crown pulls out to different levels to set the hour and minute hands. I gave it a full day of charging, as was reccomended, and haven't explicitly charged it except as it's been out and about while being worn.
The only drawback is that the band isn't really the highest quality. At this low price point, it's to be expected, but it did crease very quickly - especially on the bottom band where the holes are. I think this is why they chose the "cracked" leather instead of a smooth style, so it doesn't stand out quite so much. While it's being worn a person would have to be looking for it to notice it, though. You could change the band if you wanted, and I will when/if it becomes necessary, but it's actually quite comfortable. The entire watch it nice and light and wears really well.
This watch is perfect if you're looking for a nicer looking daily driver watch, that can also dress up as the occasion requires it. The watch looks exactly as shown by the manufacturer.
First, for those who like to just feel as though they god a deal--Citizen lists this watch on their website as $215, not the 150 that Amazon puts as the list price.
At 36mm its nice for a smaller wrist (though I did chose to order a short band for it) and still looks like a man's watch.
The style is a little bit Bauhaus and a little bit Skaggen-brand though I expect the watch exceeds Skaggen-brand quality.
I like the 12/4/8 numbers so that the day date window does not interfere with the numbering symmetry--clever and the numbers are nice and thin so with a glancing look the just seem like hashmarks.
For what it is it is terrific--a nice watch for a non-labor work environment. If you want a rugged piece of industrial equipment--definitely not the watch for you. Looks professional without being arrogant. It is simple with no unneeded markings or complications. Eco-Drive is a nice feature. At a 90 dollars, you don't really have to lose sleep that someone will mug you for it or if you accidentally bash the ying-yang out of it you haven't exactly ruined your future.
PROS:
1. Eco-drive. (Of course.) So far, no hiccup whatsoever. I do wear it everyday so the battery never got a chance to discharge. I hate to drive to the mall and wait for half an hour just to get your battery swapped. And the new battery (which often cost a bundle) inevitably lasts much shorter than the original battery. That's why I stopped using my previous watch (which is a pretty good Victorinox).
2. Dual calendar. To me it's a must. I look at my watch to find the date to sign/date (and I do that quite often). During summer time when I'm not teaching, I can lose track of what day it is, so that's must for me too.
3. Reasonably clean face. How difficult it is to get a really simple, classic design: large numerals, black on white or white on black? It turns out: quick difficult. The numerals are too narrow for my liking. I'd go with the Timex watches if they had life-long batteries. On the balance, the design is good enough.
4. Price. For less than $100, it's got a very good value-to-price ratio. (I didn't find anything better 6 years ago, which is why I bought this one.)
CONS: (quite minor)
1. (This isn't their fault as much as mine.) Leather strap. I liked the classy look. The black leather definitely got that. But unfortunately, genuine leather doesn't like water (being a guy, that wasn't something I know as women seem to very early on). So what good is a water-resistant watch with water-phobic straps. After some contact with water and just sweating in ball games, the back side of the leather is in ugly shape. I suppose I can change the strap, but the point is you still have to worry about it if the new strap is still leather.
2. No glowing-in-the-dark hands. No matter how shiny the hands look like, you can't tell time in the dark. The thing that bugs me is how difficult is that.
3. You need to be careful pulling out the crown for date adjustment (which happens a few times a year, itself a nuisance). If you pull too hard, it'll get into the outer gear and you might accidentally change the time a little bit. (It happens to most watches that have dual calendar without perpetual calendar.) And I want my watch to be accurate -- it's not a piece of jewelry to me.
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1. Cover is not scratch resistant, but doesn't appear to scratch super easily.
It's been a good watch, especially considering the price. Since I'm in engineering, getting even minor issues addressed carries psychological satisfaction. So I'm getting a new watch that has atomic synchronization, perpetual calendar, eco-drive, and it's going to have stainless steel straps so in theory I don't need to worry about anything again. But that watch is setting me back $380.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2018
As a gift to my brother.
This watch is elegant yet quietly understated and has conformed flawlessly to my expectations.
Acquisto consigliatissimo.