Reddit mentions of Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Stainless Steel Watch, AU1040-08E

Pulsar PSR 10 It's the only watch I'm wearing at the moment, having ditched the Orient Champion as I found it too bulky.


For those who don't know about the PSR 10, here's some specs:

• Case diameter: 36mm
  
• WR 100 (unit not specified, I'm guessing feet?) (see discussion below)
  
• WR 30m
  
• Sapphire crystal
  
• Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per year (claimed)
  
• Movement: Y301A
  
  It's a bit of a unicorn (both in terms of rarity and unrealistic myth). It's said to be not quite as accurate as the marketing claims make out (more like 15-20 secs/year apparently). I've been keeping a rough monthly log: http://imgur.com/cTS7uEJ
  
  
  I bought it because I'm a sucker for such unicorns, and I honestly really like the size and simplicity of the dial. It's also my first sapphire and my first bracelet.
  
  I really love it. I just wish a) the hour hand wasn't discoloured and b) it had a date window.
  
  I'm tempted by one of these as my next watch:
  
  
• Citizen AU1040-08E
  
• Citizen BM7190-05a (moar pics)
  
  Leaning towards the latter at the moment.

You and u/Frith_Inle have been extremely helpful, so I’ve narrowed it down to 3
This Seiko
The Timex Farfield with a black band
And This Citizen
You decide which one Alakazam, I trust you. Also I will probably need a new pair of dress shoes so if you wanna be a real help link me to a pair of size 13 shoes

i was also looking at the same citizen you were looking at and after looking around i found this one and love it. I get compliments on it a lot and think it looks great with anything i wear. wearing it now actually :)

i also really liked both of the other watches you picked out. whatever you choose, you have good taste, sir.

You definitely have options here. As the other person said there are a lot of different Seiko 5's that are pretty minimalist and under $100, so you could just pick any one and buy with confidence. All of the Seiko 5's will be mechanical automatics.

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I also second the Timex recommendation. You should check out the Fairfield Collection and the Metropolitan which are both quartz. One thing to note about Timex is that the ticking can be pretty loud on some of their watches. It bothers some people, some it doesn't. Just take that into account if you work in a quiet environment because it will be audible. The Metropolitan does not have this problem as it lacks a second's hand, and neither do many of their chronographs or sub-seconds.

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For something a little more dressy there's the Orient Capital v2 quartz. Idk how flexible you are on price, but for a little but more you can get the Orient gen. 2 v3 Bambino. The Bambino line are automatics, and come in a variety of different styles and colors all for around $100 - $200.

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From Citizen in that style take a look at the BE9170 which is a standard quartz sub-seconds. But what Citizen has really become known for is their Eco-Drive movement, which is a fancy way of saying solar-powered (Seiko and some other brands do solar-powered watches, but Citizen arguably does it the best). My picks for you would be the Chandler (also comes in black and a dark blue), or the AU1040-08E/AU1043-00E which are all solar. Again, not sure if you're flexible on pricing, but for a bit more you have the NH8350 line which are mechanical automatics, and for a bit more than that there's the AU1080 line which are solar, and also net you a very scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

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Some that are a little above budget, but worth mentioning is the Tissot Everytime line to scratch that "Swiss Made" itch, which are Swiss quartz and have sapphire crystals, and the more obscure Tisell Bauhaus, a Miyota mechanical automatic coming from a Korean watchmaker and which is pretty much a direct copy of the Nomos Tangente, but is still a reputable brand nonetheless.

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In general for under or around $100 the main brands you're probably going to want to be looking at are Casio, Timex, Bulova (the 96B104 and 97B100, for example), Citizen, Seiko, and Orient.

How about a third?

I actually personally own that one. Nice watch, strap could be better, but hey, its $100.

I'm looking for a watch for my SO!
Ideally, no more than $100.

I'm looking for something in this general style: Watch

He likes simple, black band only, something that's going to be pretty durable and something that has a glow feature (not sure what to call that? Where the whole face can light up and stay light for some seconds).

Anything from Seiko, Orient, or Citizen will be solid (Orient is actually a subsidiary of Seiko). They all make excellent quality watches for the price. At this price range, it pretty much comes down to what design you like more.

If you're looking for something as low maintenance as possible, quartz is probably the way to go. You might want to look in to solar powered movements, like Citizen's Eco Drive or the Seiko Solar line, as these eliminate the need for battery changing. These would tend to be a little more than $100, though. This is similar to watches you posted.

One other thing, FYI, the quality of Seiko's metal bracelets on their lower end watches seems to be hit or miss. The one I got on my Seiko 5 felt really cheap, although if you're planning on changing the strap that may not matter.

Amazon to the rescue for $89. Not sure of your wrist size but here is a 36mm 3 hander with date. Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Stainless Steel Watch, AU1040-08E https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JKBDYO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_74OPBbERDZWGH

That all depends on your budget and your taste.

'Akribos' is just a fashion brand like a lot of watches. It's a sister company of Stührling. The quality that you'll get with something like that is just a 'luck of the draw thing'. Some of them will be good, others not.

You might be able to do better than $60. Overstock has a bunch of these watches:

http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Watches/Akribos-XXIV,/brand,/292/dept.html

That's not generally a good sign. You could also score a real bargain - who knows?

The best watch for you if you only have one is the one that you like the most, suits your needs, and is within your budget. Do you want an everyday 'beater' watch, or something to wear now and then? Does the movement matter to you, or are you happy with good ol' reliable quartz? How big are your wrists?

So you like that design. Me, too. I'm a big fan of simple.

For a few dollars more, you can buy a very similar Bulova watch, which would surely be nicer. For a few bucks more than that there are similar Tissot and Hamilton watches in the $160-$260 price range.

http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-T-Classic-Tradition-Watch-T0636101605200/dp/B00512OQ84/

That's a bit more money, but you can find a better deal.

There are a bunch of Citizen Eco-Drive watches that you'd like. Very great reputation. I've never heard anyone with an Eco-Drive say anything but glowing things about it. Citizen Eco-Drive would be an excellent choice:

http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Mens-AU1040-08E-Eco-Drive-Watch/dp/B004JKBDYO/

Get a Seiko or Citizen on a leather strap that matches the belt/shoes you're going to wear. Expect to spend about 120. You'll get multiple offerings like this on Amazon by adding "dress watch" to the aforementioned brand names.

Do NOT get: a chronograph, a dive watch, a skeleton watch or a digital watch. Those aren't at all right to wear with a suit in a conservative environment. A good dress watch has a simple face and tells the time and maybe the date, its case should be plain steel, the face black or white. Adding anything more makes the watch less formal and can quickly make it inappropriate for a suit. It can be either quartz or automatic, people who insist on automatics are snobs and at this price point really silly. A watch that meets these guidelines can be worn with any color or style of suit.

I did a little searching and if you were my younger brother I'd tell you to get this watch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JKBDYO/

Also you should probably get a soft sided briefcase (black nylon, about 60-100) instead of a messenger bag for the same reasons. It will come with a shoulder strap so you can turn it into a messenger bag, but you'll be able to fit in with it. If you walk in there with a Chrome bag with the seatbelt buckle most of the people won't care, but there's going to be some senior boss type in there that judges you for it.

Citizen, Seiko, and Orient would probably be your best best in that price range, here are some examples you might like, all on the smaller side
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seiko
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the biggest one is 43mm, which would probably look fine, I wear a 42mm and have small writs as well and it looks good. good luck

If you can front a little more cash, or even save a little more, you can get a MUCH better watch.

http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-BM8242-08E-Eco-Drive-Gold-Tone-Leather/dp/B000EQU0NW/ref=sr_1_1?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1333510220&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AU1040-08E-Strap-Drive-Watch/dp/B004JKBDYO/ref=sr_1_5?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1333510220&sr=1-5

Citizen Eco drive work off of solar power. Depending on the watch, they can last up to something like 12+ years (I think even more; a lot more) in complete darkness.

No batteries, which means you NEVER have to open up the watch, which equates to better reliability/quality.

Honestly, I'm not a big fan of roman numerals, they look garrish to me. I prefer simple tics for indices. It provides a much clearer, cleaner presentation. this is a good example (my personal dress watch).

Edit: For completely formal, depending on whether OP means a suit or a tux, a white face may not be the most appropriate. IMO, a white face watch shouild not be worn with a tux, as the light color makes it stick out too much, and compared to the very plain black and white tux, a little on the gaudy side. A black face with a tux looks good.

That said, I love a white faced watch (Like the Rodina), on a cognac leather band with a charcoal grey suit. It just looks fantastic.

If you're lucky, you can get one within -/+10 seconds a day which isn't bad for a cheap auto. But I have heard stuff where Parnises can vary from about a minute a day.

I love this model. It is simple and lovely I think. Your watch is really nice IMO!

I can understand the worry about a battery running out. That being said, batteries last at least a couple years in watches, often longer, so if you replace it at regular intervals then you should be able to avoid any issues. A battery swap by a jeweler usually only costs about $10 with the new battery included.

When it comes to automatic watches you would want to make sure to wear the watch about once a month at least; because automatic watches have components that are made to move, they are lubricated, and need to remain in motion in order for that lubricant to not clog up the gears and other components. So, if you were to get an automatic watch, you would still want to wear it or wind it every few weeks to keep it in good working order - it shouldn't sit for months at a time, which might be an issue for you.

So ultimately you'll want to decide which type of movement will work better for you. Given your price range you will have countless options to choose from in quartz watches using the companies I mentioned. But Seiko also has the Seiko 5 line, with very affordable automatic options, so I'd check those out.

Another option is Citizen's eco-drive watches, which are solar powered and can hold a charge for about 6 months at full capacity - this might be your best bet in terms of having a battery powered watch that can get going as soon as its exposed to light for a minute. The batteries in these watches are a different kind of rechargeable battery, and typically last about 20 years each. They also have some minimalist eco drives like these onse, which you might like:
https://www.amazon.ca/Citizen-AU1060-51E-Analog-Display-Japanese/dp/B00KCF7F10/ref=sr_1_15?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1482253806&sr=1-15&keywords=eco+drive

https://www.amazon.ca/Citizen-Watches-BM7251-53L-Contemporary-Stainless/dp/B00PXVTU5C/ref=sr_1_35?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1482253806&sr=1-35&keywords=eco+drive

https://www.amazon.ca/Citizen-Mens-AU1040-08E-Eco-Drive-Watch/dp/B004JKBDYO/ref=sr_1_54?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1482253932&sr=1-54&keywords=eco+drive

I had this citizen and found it to be a super versatile, respectable watch.

Unfortunately, it's sitting at the bottom of Coal Harbor Marina in Vancouver, WA. Oops.

I have a similar styled Citizen, and I love it on the black and gray NATO. It's what I wear most frequently.

This is my every day watch and I love it. A bit more pricey but it has the bigger face and I have no complaints.

Have you looked at what the citizen eco-drive line has? I think this one is a pretty simple dress watch: http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Mens-AU1040-08E-Eco-Drive-Watch/dp/B004JKBDYO/ref=sr_1_71?ie=UTF8&qid=1397743178&sr=8-71&keywords=citizen+eco+drive+dress