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Citizen Eco-Drive Chandler Quartz Mens Watch, Super Titanium, Weekender, Silver-Tone (Model: AW1490-50A)
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- Citizen Eco-Drive is Powered by Light, a watch that never needs a battery,Water Resistance:333ft
- Sapphire Crystal
- Japanese-quartz Movement
- Case Diameter: 42mm
- Water Resistant To 330 Feet
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For over 40 years, Citizen's proprietary Eco-Drive technology has served as the prime example of how the brand is dedicated to the world and making its environment a better place. A simple yet revolutionary concept, Eco-Drive harnesses the power of light from any natural or artificial light source and converts it into energy, eliminating the need for any battery replacement. Using renewable energy to keep Citizen Eco-Drive watches running forever.
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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.
Citizen combines a bold and sporty look with light-weight Super Titanium creating a timepiece that is not only great looking but comfortable to wear. Created from Citizen's proprietary Super Titanium technology with a surface hardening finish called Duratect. The Ti+IP timepiece is 40% lighter than stainless steel and 5 times harder to resist scratches, perfect for the man on the go.
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Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name | Citizen |
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Model number | AW1490-50A |
Part Number | AW1490-50A |
Model Year | 2018 |
Item Shape | Round |
Dial window material type | Synthetic Sapphire |
Display Type | Analog |
Clasp | Push Button Foldover Clasp With Safety |
Case material | Titanium |
Case diameter | 42 millimeters |
Case Thickness | 11.5 millimeters |
Band Material | Titanium |
Band size | 8 inches |
Band width | 20 millimeters |
Band Color | Silver |
Dial color | Silver |
Bezel material | Titanium |
Bezel function | Stationary |
Calendar | Day-Date |
Item weight | 10 g |
Movement | Japanese Quartz |
Water resistant depth | 330 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. |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 3.94 x 4.96 x 4.33 inches; 0.35 ounces
- Item model number : AW1490-50A
- Department : mens
- Batteries : 1 CR2 batteries required.
- Date First Available : January 15, 2016
- Manufacturer : Citizen Watch Company
- ASIN : B016R918BC
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,515,153 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #14,001 in Men's Wrist Watches
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Customers like the appearance, weight and quality of the watch. For example, they mention it's a great looking, lightweight and reliable watch. Some appreciate size, accuracy, and battery life. That said, opinions are mixed on performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the watch. They mention that it is a great looking and keeps its appearance fairly well. The watch is lightweight and has a classic style. It has enough visual elements to keep it interesting and pleasant to the eye without seeming cluttered. Some customers also mention that the color is great.
"...The appearance of the watch is just great. Enough visual elements to keep it interesting and pleasant to the eye without seeming cluttered..." Read more
"...I wanted to replace it with something similar, dressy, a little less expensive so I don't have to worry, maintenance-free..." Read more
"...in an office half the time, the field half the time and it is a great looking and great performing watch...." Read more
"...Just a really nice all round watch for dress or casual wear. Am extremely glad I purchased it...." Read more
Customers appreciate the weight of the watch. They mention it's not too small and not too bulky. They also say it'd be a great addition to any collection.
"...Due to the titanium content, this watch is very light...." Read more
"...As any Eco Drive, it lasts a long, long time on little charging. It's very light, and the titanium band and case make it far less likely that it'll..." Read more
"...The Titanium construction is a little strange at first because it is so light, but you quickly realize that it is the perfect material because it..." Read more
"...Dial size is just right, not too small, and not too bulky. Just a really nice all round watch for dress or casual wear...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They mention that it is an excellent, wonderful, and great performing watch. The sapphire lens is flawless and the titanium makes the watch light. They also get lots of compliments on its great look and performance.
"...I've been wearing this one for two weeks now, and it is an excellent watch that you do not need to worry about - just look down and reliably see..." Read more
"...This thing takes a beating and keeps ticking. The sapphire lens is flawless and the titanium makes this watch so light...." Read more
"Light weight, look, brand and color. The lum is great also." Read more
"Excellent watch. If you have to resize the band (as I did), I would really recommend taking it in to a professional...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the watch. They say it's a good looking watch for the price.
"...I wanted to replace it with something similar, dressy, a little less expensive so I don't have to worry, maintenance-free..." Read more
"...All in all, good looking watch for the price ($160) but there is no way I would have paid the original price which was over $300 for this watch." Read more
"...It has good value for a Amazon Prime member and I would recommend it to a person who is sick and tired of replacing watch batteries ( I know I was)." Read more
"The cheapest sapphire/Titanium watch by Citizen. Great value." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the watch. They mention that it's affordable, elegant, and has a big face. Some appreciate the dial size being just right.
"...Dial size is just right, not too small, and not too bulky. Just a really nice all round watch for dress or casual wear...." Read more
"...I liked the big face, but ended up going with a difference more feminine watch." Read more
"surprisingly light giving the size, affordable and elegant" Read more
"Great watch fit nice on my wrist like great-looking" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the watch. They mention that it keeps good time, the time and date setting functions are simple and easy, and it keeps ticking.
"...No issues with timekeeping accuracy so far - again, I've only owned it a couple of weeks...." Read more
"...This thing takes a beating and keeps ticking. The sapphire lens is flawless and the titanium makes this watch so light...." Read more
"...The luminescent hands work great in the dark.It keeps time so well! In six months it's run about 15 seconds fast. That's it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the watch. They mention that it has a great design and that it does not require any battery changes.
"...Great watch, no battery changes needed. Time is kept pretty well." Read more
"...standout with the accuracy that a quartz watch provides but no need for a battery change...." Read more
"Great price for a great watch, no more batteries!! Shipped quickly and the adjustment of the band was easy." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the watch. Some mention that it does wonderfully, works with every occasion, and the luminescent hands work great in the dark. Others say that it didn't even work when it arrived and the quality is that of a cheap dimestore watch, and that there is no function to provide information on the battery's charge level.
"...This watch fits all the requirements, and does so wonderfully. My preliminary (and layman) testing showed it to be about 1/2 of a second fast a day...." Read more
"...There is no function to provide information on the battery's charge level - other than that it is low the second hand will move 2 seconds at a time..." Read more
"...The luminescent hands work great in the dark.It keeps time so well! In six months it's run about 15 seconds fast. That's it...." Read more
"...second hand was ticking every other second then after an hour it stopped working. I would have liked it if it would have worked." Read more
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The appearance of the watch is just great. Enough visual elements to keep it interesting and pleasant to the eye without seeming cluttered (this is subjective of course - everyone has their own taste in this area). Kind of classy with some modern touches if that makes sense. What else can I say - I really, really like the look of this watch. No issues with timekeeping accuracy so far - again, I've only owned it a couple of weeks. Also want to mention that the contrast of the numbers in the date window make it easy to make out what the current date is without having to squint (an issue I have run into with other watches).
Time and date setting functions very simple and easy - you'll have no problems at all.
Due to the titanium content, this watch is very light. A little hard to get used to at first - I kept thinking "wow this thing is cheap" because of how light it is and had to keep reminding myself it's because of the titanium.
Just one nitpick I need to mention - and I did not feel this warranted reducing from a 5-star rating but still worth a mention. There is no function to provide information on the battery's charge level - other than that it is low the second hand will move 2 seconds at a time rather than 1. Personally, I'd kind of like something more than that. My less-expensive Seiko Kinetic watch gives me more information about battery charge state at the push of a button and I kind of wish the watch had a similar function.
Overall though, really love the watch and expect to get many great years of usage out of it.
This watch fits all the requirements, and does so wonderfully. My preliminary (and layman) testing showed it to be about 1/2 of a second fast a day. As any Eco Drive, it lasts a long, long time on little charging. It's very light, and the titanium band and case make it far less likely that it'll suffer corrosion effects, whether from sweat or water immersion.
One thing to note is that the face is recessed more (under the crystal) than the pictures suggest. See if you can get some angled views before you commit, in case that's not to your liking.
The Titanium construction is a little strange at first because it is so light, but you quickly realize that it is the perfect material because it is tough and lightweight. In fact, I often take my watch off when I am typing but I am able to keep this watch on with no issues.
Citizen eco-drives are hands down the best watches on the market at any price point.
It was ,however, a nice looking watch and I would have kept it if it did not require a battery. I guess the poor rating I gave it is not really true as it was very nice looking but not what I wanted.
Setting the time is on par with a decent Swiss watch, the crown is very smooth and easy to turn. My only complaint is the date window. It's tiny.
Every part that comes into contact with the skin is made of titanium, which is a boon for those of us with nickel sensitivities. I've found it also keeps its appearance fairly well.
I'm happy with my purchase.
Setting the time is on par with a decent Swiss watch, the crown is very smooth and easy to turn. My only complaint is the date window. It's tiny.
Every part that comes into contact with the skin is made of titanium, which is a boon for those of us with nickel sensitivities. I've found it also keeps its appearance fairly well.
I'm happy with my purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2022