Citizen Eco-Drive - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

Here is a rather rare model, Indeed it is the first eco-drive model Presented in 1974 by Citizen, a prototype that was never marketed at the time, The first marketed model was released in 1976. In 2020 Citizen re-released this model in commemoration on the occasion of the anniversary of its marketing in Italy (which was at the time the first country to sell eco-drive models in Europe). It is a limited edition of 750 copies. And of which I am the happy owner, another piece of history on the wrist.

I really like the Citizen brand, which makes many nice and reliable models at low prices. This one is powered by a solar Eco-drive that ensures precision and autonomy. But it's its very original look that seduced me. A crown in an unusual position, a 60 at 12 o'clock, a big black bezel and a touch of orange to brighten up the dial. I would add a comfortable rubber strap. The only downside is that the date window is strangely planted on the 3. It's not great. In conclusion, it's an unpretentious but pretty and pleasant watch.

Citizen has relaunched the crystron model with a limited edition only for the Italian market. (3 variations, black dial shown here, green dial on black pvd and blue dial). The watch sports the 70's style of the crystron released for the first time in Italy (hence the limited edition in this country, 750 pieces per variation with numbering on the back). The career is fine and pleasant and can go as well to a woman as to a man. In broad terms: Mineral glass, 5atm, eco drive 6 months in the dark, day-date, 3 circles drawn on the glass. I particularly appreciate the lightness of the watch, the Milanese mesh bracelet facilitating the adjustment as well as the crown almost completely integrated into the case. At less than 200e this product is great!