How does the Citizen Eco-Drive work?

The Eco-Drive watch uses a microns thin disc of amorphous Silicon under the dial to convert light energy into electrical energy through the photovoltaic process. The electrical energy is then stored in a special energy storage cell . The charging is done in a more efficient manner than was ever before thought possible.

Are Citizen watches self winding?

This model does not have the 24-hour hand. This is an automatic winding mechanical watch, using a mainspring as power source. When wearing the watch, your hands movement rotates the oscillating weight to wind the mainspring automatically. Once the mainspring is wound fully, the watch will run for about 40 hours.

Do you have to wind a Citizen Eco-Drive watch?

If your Eco-Drive watch stops completely, loses time or ticks erratically, it needs to be recharged, which can be done by exposing it to light. Ideally, the watch should never stop, since it will remained charged up by normal day-to-day exposure to various sources of light as it is worn.

Are Citizen Eco Drive watches any good?

Citizens Eco Drive watches are very affordable and very easy to maintain, as they are solar powered and do not require battery changes for a more extended period of time. Additionally, as they are quartz movements, they will usually remain incredibly accurate.

Is Seiko better than Citizen?

One of the biggest differences between Seiko and Citizen is their choice of technology. Citizen has chosen to focus almost completely on Quartz movements, so you wont find many mechanical watches in their range. So, if you want a mechanical/self-winding watch, Seiko is your best bet.

Can you change the battery in a Citizen Eco Drive watch?

However, as Eco-Drive watches do not require battery changes, we recommend you replace the gaskets at regular intervals, once every two or three years.