Posted in Rolex Watches on Jan 6th, 2012 3 Comments »
Answer by NEWENN
I like citizen ones
but i absolutlay LOVE fossil ones. their tres chic, very durable, and dont break that easily
Posted in Rolex Watches on Jan 1st, 2012 1 Comment »
How do I define my citizen watches is real or fake? I bought them from ebay.
Answer by melon.flavor
if it works…its a real enough watch for me
Posted in Rolex Watches on Dec 29th, 2011 3 Comments »
My husband wants to get me a citizens watch and it costs almost $ 400…BUT, I thought citizens was a cheap brand, why is that one so expensive?
I does have a couple of tiny diamonds though, but idk if i like the brand. What are some good womens watches?
Which brand is best?
Bulova, Citizen or seiko
Answer by bojo8127
Get a “Seiko”, not too expensive and reliable.
Watches can be classsified like cars, and which one is best is a matter or personal opinion, and the one people have had good luck with.
I have owned a few of the major brands, including one of the original accutrons, and I now own two of the Seiko watches, one is 18 years old and the other about 10 years, where my wife has a Ladies Seiko about 15 years, and all have been very accurate and reliable.
Whatever you buy, try to stay away from brands made in China.
Posted in Rolex Watches on Dec 26th, 2011 No Comments »
I was looking into buying a new watch and the Citizen “military” model number AT0200-05E caught my eye. However, before I buy it I would like to know if the Stainless Steel they use is Nickel free. I have a bad allergy to that particular metal and would like to know if it is “safe” for me to use. Also, if anyone has a suggestion for a new nickel free stainless steel watch for around $ 100 USD that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mark
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Posted in articles&news on Dec 23rd, 2011 No Comments »
Watches for women aren’t discussed enough here on aBlogtoRead.com. That is probably due in part to the fact that I don’t frequently wear women’s watches (but hey, I try to my keep options open!). Nevertheless, I have bought many a watch for women and advised others on the topic. Based on my experiences, this is a timepiece that women will like.
Citizen is the top selling watch in the US from a volume perspective. A lot of that is thanks to their Eco-Drive Japanese quartz movements that are light powered. In fact, all three of the major Japanese watch brands (Citizen, Seiko, and Casio) feature light/solar powered quartz movements. The benefit here to those not familiar with them is convenience. A little light goes a long way for watches that need little to no maintenance when light keeps your watch battery charged. In my experience most women aren’t particularly interested in winding and setting watches all the time.
Many women seem to want quartz watches that they don’t need to think about. When batteries die sometimes they never end up being replaced at all. So watches that don’t need a battery replacement are ideal – enter solar powered timekeeping and a product that is very exciting. Even though Eco-Drive watches have been around for a while, it still surprises me how many people aren’t familiar with them.
Light enters through the dial, but Citizen is clever about designing dials that look normal on these watches. On this Eco-Drive Silhouette Bangle watch is a gray-toned dial that doesn’t appear to be light permeable – but it is. The dial design is very simple and elegant. It has only the brand and a 12 o’clock hour indicator with broad hands for the hour and minute. It goes well with a crystal decorated bezel and a dainty look.
A timepiece like this is a design combination between a bracelet and a bangle. The steel case has bangle-like segments attached to the case and then a bracelet below that has removable links to adjust the size. It works for both style and comfort. It does however have a clasp style bracelet connector that can be tricky to open and close with one-hand. Overall the look from the case to the bracelet is well-integrated and attractive.
The good news is that this Citizen Ref. EW9990-54E watch can be worn tightly fitted or worn loose like a bracelet, depending on the preference of the wearer. The case is a petite 21mm wide and just 7mm thick. This is not a large watch, and offers an elegant dainty style that many women appreciate. It also makes for a good all-around design suitable for many clothing styles.
The Ref EW9990-54E is marked by the bezel crystals for added character and the elegant dial. Its combination of effortless usage and near-jewelry looks gives this Silhouette Bangle watch broad appeal and makes it suitable for many types of women. As a gift I think most women would enjoy this watch, as well as other Citizen Eco-Drive bangle style timepieces. This model retails for a reasonable $ 200, and is often priced a bit less at many authorized retailers.
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Posted in articles&news on Nov 10th, 2011 No Comments »
Much to the chagrin of Casio and Seiko, one of the most talked about and anticipated Japanese watches of 2011 was this limited edition Eco-Drive Satellite watch from Citizen. Upped to being a limited edition of 990 pieces, this rather pricey timepiece dazzles with design and technology. The future is all about the East while the West seems to be obsessed with the past.
I first discussed this Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave watch here after seeing its debut. With the watch now released I got some hands-on time with one of the production pieces (thanks to Arizona Fine Time, a Citizen dealer). The final watch is rather impressive and very true to the concept version. It was unclear whether or not Citizen was going to actually make too many of these, but due to demand they decided a limited edition run was due. Having said that, I hear murmurs that Citizen will be not only using this special technology in future watches, but the Eco-Drive Satellite Wave will be followed-up with other versions that have different color tones (possibly next year).
So what is this Eco-Drive satellite tech all about? I discussed it more thoroughly in the link above. Basically Citizen has developed a system for having the watch manually connect with GPS satellites to sync the exact time no matter where you are in the world. Previously watches of this theme were only able to connect with the radio signals of atomic clocks. But you needed to be in the vicinity of said atomic clocks – and those don’t at all cover the entire world. The idea here is that you will be able to have the precise time, in a movement that is charged by the light, no matter where you are (on this planet).
The idea sounds great but according to some it hasn’t quite lived up to the hype. This is due to one critical drawback – that being that the watch will not automatically sync with the satellites. To sync with them you need to manually tell the watch you are ready to receive signals (and you probably need to be outdoors). My guess is that this is due battery power issues and that it doesn’t have the power to constantly check for signals. I am sure that this is being looked into and hopefully will be improved in future renditions of the Eco-Drive Satellite movement concept. In this watch is Citizen’s H990 caliber quartz movement.
A lot of people are disappointed by the lack of automatic time synchronization in the Eco-Drive Satellite Wave watch. I understand that. The idea that the watch, like your mobile phone would always ensure it is showing the right time, no matter where you are is an easy thing to lust for. It is coming, but we are just not there yet. The issue almost always boils down to power consumption. If you are OK with manually telling the watch to sync the time, then you should be OK with this piece.
At 48mm wide the case is mega-sized with a mega personality. The case itself is beautiful. As I understand it Citizen has developed some special way of doing a ceramic coating over steel. Whatever it is, the shiny gray case material is fantastic looking, especially with all those green inserts. Over the dial is a very dome crystal that reflect a lot of light. I would have liked for Citizen to bathe it in AR coating (especially at this price). One major complaint about the dial is the lack of luminant. For a sport looking watch it is really a shame to have no backlight or lume coated parts on the dial.
Attached to the case is that green and black strap that needs to be cut to size. I tend to not like these, but once properly sized they world out. Citizen will charge you $ 80 bucks for a new one I hear. The overall fit and finish of the case and watch is impressive. Everyone also seems to like the presentation box it comes with. With some drawbacks that might be serious or trivial based on your needs, the Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave wave is still very impressive and cool. No doubt it signals upcoming technologies and still shows that the Japanese have the total edge when it comes to producing the tech elite of the watch world. Price for the limited edition Eco-Drive Satellite Wave watch is a steep $ 3,800.
From:aBlogtoRead.com
Posted in articles&news on Jul 10th, 2011 No Comments »
There is a saying that goes something like, “If you’re going to buy quartz, you might as well make it a good quartz”. The sentiment is true as you can get an automatic for very little these days, especially when you consider the technology and innovated that is represented by even an entry level mechanical movement. With all the options available to the modern and savvy buyer, why is anyone buying quartz? Isn’t it just a cheap and bland technology that gained prominence in the 80′s? Citizen would like to respectfully disagree and today we enter the Promaster PMX56-2811 as evidence that quartz is not just for Casio calculator watches. The 2811 is a classically sized watch that is packed full of modern technology and innovative design.
Thin dive watches are generally hard to come by as they are generally made with large and chunky cases that can ensure strong construction and resistance to pressure. The Citizen PMX56-2811 takes a different approach to its case design. The 2811 is relatively small by current standards, only 41.5 mm wide (not including the crown) and 11 mm tall. Those dimensions make it a little small for a sport watch and even more appealing is the short lug-lug distance of 48mm. Combine the practical case size with the fact that the case and bracelet are made from Citizen Duratect titanium, and you have a watch that you will barely notice on your wrist. Furthermore, the case is actually made from a single piece of the hardened titanium and the movement, dial, hands and crystal are fitted through the front of the watch. This unibody design allows the case to be very strong without sacrificing simplicity and . The total package with the bracelet weighs a scant 103 g, which is less than the head of some dive watches we have reviewed in the past.
The Citizen 2811 is powered by an Eco-Drive movement that should never need a replacement battery and can carry a charge for 6 months before it needs a light source with which it can recharge. Citizen’s solar powered Eco-Drive technology has been in production for more than 15 years but they have been steadily increasing the build quality and efficiency of their everyday movements. This specific example gained 2 seconds over a 1.5 month period that was evenly split between my wrist and my desk. During that time the 2811 was as tough as it was accurate, the hardened titanium was much harder to scratch than the regular titanium watches we have had in the past. Titanium, without any additional coatings or hardening, is generally a scratch prone metal that becomes marred and pitted over time. Note, some early PMX56-2811 models are marked with “Duratect” on the back of the case, newer models still use Duratect but dont have the label as the bezel is aluminum. This model is from 2009 and has the aluminum bezel.
The flat mineral crystal is exceedingly clear and often seems to vanish all together except when subjected to direct light. The bezel appears to be aluminum and carries a full 60 clicks that line up precisely with the markings on the chapter ring. The numerals are painted onto the dark gray/black dial and the date sits in a bordered aperature, black text on a white wheel. The aperture is perfectly sized to blend into the overall composition of the dial as it is the same size as the numerals. The date printing is very small so it makes sense that they chose the higher contrast option of black text on a white wheel. The bezel and crown action are very light but sure-footed enough to instil confidence. The screw down action on the crown is not especially smooth in this example and could definitely be improved upon by Citizen.
The bracelet on the Citizen PMX56-2811 is outstanding. It is very light and well finished and its links are bound together using a pin and collar technique that makes changing links a pain but once sized the bracelet is very secure. Its clasp is also a nice piece of kit, its a standard push button fold over clasp but it features a ratcheting extension that can be adjusted via pinch buttons on the clasp its self. The ratchet is completely solid and a great way to make micro adjustments to the sizing of the bracelet so you always have a perfect fit. The extension can add as much as 13mm to the bracelet so it may be suitable as a dive extension depending on the thickness of the wetsuit you’re wearing.
The Citizen PMX56-2811 is a shining example of why Citizen is still around and just how good a product can be when a company sticks to its core competencies. Yes, Citizen makes a lot of vaguely boring department store watches but they also produce great examples like the Air Diver line-up. Light, thin, featuring reserved styling and excellent accuracy, the Citizen 2811 is definitely one of the best quartz watches we have ever reviewed. The Citizen PMX56-2811 is a Japanese only model that can be found online for around $ 400 USD. At that price point, there is almost no competition for the Promaster Air Diver line-up given its unique unibody case design, solar movement and low profile titanium construction. So, if you’re going to buy quartz, you should probably take a look at what Citizen has to offer.
From:WatchReport.com
Posted in articles&news on Jul 9th, 2011 No Comments »
Quartz watches has been one of the all time favorites of people who are into authentic and of good quality time pieces. But how can you say that you acquired the good quartz? As shown in the evidence there ‘s a lot of bogus companies these days who create and design replica watches and even sell them on the same price similar to the original ones. Frustrating, yes it is! However it can also be avoided.
Nevertheless if you are planning to buy a quartz watch that would last for a long time without putting you in trouble or other major issues then go for citizen Promaster PMX56-2811. Buying this style of watch is not just a good choice but privilege as well. This newly built 2811 is well built and is packed with modern and innovative designs.
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Posted in Rolex Watches on Apr 2nd, 2011 No Comments »
Answer by John
No they are made in Japan. Rolex isn’t necessarily hand made either. Parts are manufactured as well. Hand assembled maybe.
Posted in Breguet on Mar 9th, 2011 5 Comments »
Question by cayK: why does obama wear a 200$ watch made by citizen?
what a shame on america!
for gods sake, even sarkozy of france has a breguet worth 60.000$ .
will someone buy him a rolex cause he looks as ridiculous as bill clinton did with his plastic timex.
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Answer by Mark S
Sure, as long as someone else pays for it, not the taxpayers.
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