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Citizen Men’s AT0870-37A Eco-Drive Exclusive Chronograph Canvas Strap Watch Review

I decided to buy the AT0870-37A as my wife purchased me another Citizen Eco-Drive for our wedding. It was an upper-tier model made of gold with a black face. I loved it the second I laid eyes on it (and I’m not one for jewelry at all), but it’s too delicate and sentimental to use daily.

My major complaint with other battery-driven watches is that I’d buy a cheap one, use it for a few years until the battery burnt out and never get it replaced. Some battery installs would have cost more than the watch. As the 37a is solar driven, it never runs out of batteries and will never become ‘e-waste’.

My major concerns were readability and size. Both are wonderful! It’s not too big, but it’s large enough to tell the time at a glance. The white hands on the white face are surprisingly easy to read. The face has a blue hue to it while the hashes, numbers, and hands have a greener hue (due to the fact they glow in the dark). They don’t contrast, but it’s not as difficult to read as I assumed originally.

Even the strap is pleasant. I can type at a computer and not even notice it’s there (something I can’t do with any of my other non-citizen watches).

My only qualm is the watch is relatively heavy so it sneaks around on my arm a little. However, there’s few watches for this price that won’t do that, and certainly not powered by something sustainable. As it’s heavier, it also feels more rugged.

All in all, this is the best casual watch I’ve ever owned. It’s discrete, attractive, well made, well thought out, and easy to read.

Those who are unsure about the white-on-white, check out the AT0200-05E. Same watch with a black face.

Citizen Men’s AT0870-37A Eco-Drive Exclusive Chronograph Canvas Strap Watch Feature

• Ecologically friendly
• Light powered Eco-Drive Japanese-Quartz movement; charges in natural sunlight or indoor light
• Durable mineral crystal
• Chronograph functions with 24-hour, 60-minute, and 60-second sub dials; date function at 4 o’clock
• Luminous hands and markers; white dial; water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)

Citizen Men’s AT0870-37A Eco-Drive Exclusive Chronograph Canvas Strap Watch Overview

Fueled by light, the Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Exclusive Chronograph Strap Watch runs on advanced Eco-Drive technology, so it marks time without requiring a battery. Featuring sporty, stainless steel accents, this classic timepiece garners attention with a bright silver-tone dial that’s protected by a fine mineral crystal. The spherical watch face is dressed with crisp white Roman hourly indexes at the three, six, nine, and 12 o’clock positions, which are interspersed with stick hourly markers and bordered by second markers. The eye-catching inner dial features three luminescent subdials alongside an an easy-to-read date window, which is perched at four o’clock. A durable stainless steel bezel and case house the dial and connect to a rugged green canvas band that easily fastens with a buckle clasp. Water resistance to 660 feet (200 meters) and Japanese-quartz movement let you stay active without removing this handsome, cutting-edge watch. Charge it by sunlight, flourescent light, or regular incandescent light for a reliable, long-lasting charge. This timepiece is sold exclusively on Amazon.com and includes a Citizen Eco-Drive box for elegant presentation.

Note: If placed in an unlit area while fully charged, the Eco-Drive watch will run anywhere from 45 days to five years, depending on the model.

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Swatch Irony Diaphane Chrono Full Blooded Sunset Watch SVCK4044AG Review

This is a watch people will notice. Not because it’s so big that it looks like it belongs on a wall. It’s just beautiful. I am not a “jewlery” person and have not worn a watch in years but the moment I saw this watch in a store in Miami I just had to have one. I looked every where for a decent price (0.00 in the store) and found it on amazon for less than 0.00. I get a kick every morning when I put it on. If I could afford it I’d have 3 or 4 of the watches in the Full Blooded line.

Swatch Irony Diaphane Chrono Full Blooded Sunset Watch SVCK4044AG Feature

• Quartz movement
• Red dial with crystal hour markers
• Plastic case and stainless steel bracelet
• Scratch mineral resistant
• Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)

Swatch Irony Diaphane Chrono Full Blooded Sunset Watch SVCK4044AG Overview

Plastic with aluminum case with a red PVD aluminum bracelet. Fixed red PVD bezel. Red dial with luminous hands and dot hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Date display between the 8 and 9 o’clock positions. Chronograph – three sub-dials displaying: 60 seconds, 60 minutes and 1/10th of a second. Quartz movement. Scratch resistant mineral crystal. Solid case back. Case diameter: 42 mm. Case thickness: 13 mm. Fold over clasp. Water resistant at 30 meters / 100 feet. Swatch Irony Diaphane Chrono Full Blooded Sunset Watch SVCK4044AG.

Swatch Irony Diaphane Chrono Full Blooded Sunset Watch SVCK4044AG Specifications

Designed for the fashionable, urban man, the Swatch Men’s Full Blooded Sunset Watch is a striking chronograph timepiece. The red, stainless steel wristband, along with the handsome dial of the same color, are sure to stand out on your wrist and will be an instant conversation piece. The diaphanous case offers a unique, modern touch while the dial features a chronograph and white crystal hour indexes for a clean, minimal look. A calendar displaying the day of the month is placed discreetly between eight and nine o’clock. The scratch-resistant dial window protects from daily wear and tear. The adjustable wristband features a fold-over enclosure. The Men’s Full Blooded Sunset Watch is powered by Swiss-made ETA quartz movement and is water resistant up to 99 feet (30 meters).

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Casio Men’s Ana-Digi AW80D-1AV 10-Year Battery Bracelet Watch Review

Item lacks a mechanical second hand, but has a dual time zone capability and a long acting battery.
Inexpensive, but appears more expensive with metal expansion wrist band.

Casio Men’s Ana-Digi AW80D-1AV 10-Year Battery Bracelet Watch Feature

• Quartz movement
• Protective mineral crystal protects watch from scratches
• Case diameter: 40 mm
• Stainless-steel case; black dial; day-date-and-month functions
• Water-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)

Casio Men’s Ana-Digi AW80D-1AV 10-Year Battery Bracelet Watch Overview

A great watch for globetrotters, this Casio men’s stainless steel watch (model AW80D-1AV) enables you to easily track to time zones. It features an analog watch face that’s supplemented by a digital window at the bottom, which can be set for a second time zone. It also offers a world time function with 29 time zones (30 cities), city code display, and daylight saving time on/off. Other timing features include a countdown timer (up to 24 hours), a 1/100-second digital stopwatch (with elapsed time, lap time, split time, and 1st/2nd place times), and three daily alarms (one with snooze).

Classically masculine, it has a round watch case with gray screw-down accents on the top of the case and a triple-link stainless steel bracelet band. The black dial is supplemented with luminous hands and hour markers, Arabic numerals around the outside of the dial, and small minute indexes. With the 30-page databank capability, you can store phone numbers and quick reminders (with up to 8 letters and 16 numerals per page). Other features include a 10-year battery life (CR2025 battery), auto calendar (programmed to the year 2099), LED light with Afterglow, and water resistance to 50 meters–suitable for swimming but not for diving.

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Timex Women’s T5K027 Ironman Sleek Digital Resin Strap Watch Review

This is my third Timex watch, and I’ve loved everyone one of them. They’re durable, convenient, and come with easy-to-use functions. I wear my watch to work and to the gym, and it’s the kind of watch that can pass for anywhere. Over time, however, like all things made of plastic, the watch (usually the wrist band) does break down. Overall, I love this watch and I’m sure I’ll continue to keep using these watches!

Timex Women’s T5K027 Ironman Sleek Digital Resin Strap Watch Feature

• Quartz movement
• Strong mineral crystal protects dial from scratches and scrapes
• Case diameter measures 34 mm
• Resin case; digital-gray dial; day-date-and-month functions
• Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

Timex Women’s T5K027 Ironman Sleek Digital Resin Strap Watch Overview

The Timex Women’s Ironman Sleek Digital Watch is a lightweight timepiece designed to withstand a tough triathlon and all the training that goes with it. Constructed with a lightweight resin case, the watch includes a stationary pink resin bezel and a comfortable rubber wristband with an adjustable buckle clasp. A durable mineral window shields the digital-gray dial face, which displays time as well as the day, date, and month. Four silver buttons decorate the bezel and include mode, set/recall, Indiglo, and stop/reset functions. A prominent silver start/split button rests below the six o’clock position. This athletic timepiece is powered by digital-quartz movement and is water resistant to 330 feet.

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Ironkids Sports Watch Review

This watch was a Christmas gift for my 5 year old which she fell in love with! The easy to read digital face alleviates the constant “What time is it?” question, and the indiglo feature is fun at bedtime. She keeps it on in the shower, as I do with my own IronMan. Her only problem is that she inadvertantly hits the chronograph button and has a hard time getting it back to regular time. I think she’ll figure that out as she gets a little older, and I have no doubt the watch will still be ticking along with her!

Ironkids Sports Watch Overview

A child’s first sport watch with fun colors and easy to use features

Watch Features:

• Timex® KIDS Loss Protection Plan
• Shock-resistant
• Chronograph
• Countdown timer
• Alarm
• 12/24 time format allows you to customize your time display to your personal preference
• Offered in a Fast Wrap® Velcro® strap
• Dependable water resistance to 50m
• Easy to view in dark conditions with INDIGLO® night-light
• Activate INDIGLO® night-light with the press of any button using NIGHT-MODE® feature

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Swiss Legend Men’s 21818P-BB-01 Neptune Collection Black Textured Rubber Watch Review

wow all i can say is wow i own about 25 invictas all the way from .00 to well over 00.00 but NEVER had i had as much fun wearing a real kool watch as this one , i loved this one so much i already have ordered 4 more diffferent styles i could write all day and nite about this jaw dropping little secret on amazon .com ,now how about the sudden customer service , i had an issue with one of these {i’m real picky sometimes} well they overnited me a replacement with NO I MEAN NO questions asked where can you find this kind of customer care ???? not on shopnbc or any place else my hats off to amazon and their outstanding customer service 5 stars for the watch and 50 stars for the amazon crew …..

Swiss Legend Men’s 21818P-BB-01 Neptune Collection Black Textured Rubber Watch Feature

• Precise Swiss-quartz movement
• Durable mineral crystal; brushed and polished black ion-plated stainless steel and rubber case; black textured rubber strap
• Date function
• Black dial with luminous hands, white hour markers and arabic numerals; black stainless steel unidirectional bezel; screw-down crown
• Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

Swiss Legend Men’s 21818P-BB-01 Neptune Collection Black Textured Rubber Watch Overview

For over a quarter of a century the makers of Swiss Legend have created their own legendary reputation by bringing their loyal customers timepieces steeped in tradition, design and versatility. Swiss Legend is a brand unlike any other. It is dynamic. It is modern. It is alive.

Swiss Legend Men’s 21818P-BB-01 Neptune Collection Black Textured Rubber Watch Specifications

A sporty, stylish watch for active men, the Swiss Legend Men’s Neptune Collection Black Textured Rubber Watch combines precision-craftsmanship with durable materials that will stand up to a rugged lifestyle. The sturdy, stainless steel case is covered with black rubber for ultimate protection against bumps and scrapes. The easy-to-read black dial features wide hour and minute hands and bold Arabic numeral hour indexes for three, six, nine, and 12 o’clock while the black ion-plated stainless steel bezel is inscribed with a seconds index. The textured, black rubber watchband is resilient and comfortable on your skin. Plus, the mineral crystal provides protection from scratches. Powered by Swiss quartz movement, the Swiss Legend Men’s Neptune Collection Black Textured Rubber Watch is water resistant to 330 feet (100 meters).

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Invicta Men’s 2877 II Collection Multi-Function Watch Review

3/11/10 EDIT: I just opened the back of my watch and have one discovery to share…the ISA Calibre 9238 movement has a “quick adjust” button at the 10 o’clock position, but Invicta’s case does not take advantage of it (they could have included another push-button on the watch to utilize this feature, and it is a shame they did not.)

First, I have several Invicta watches, both quartz & automatic, acquired over the last 5 years…I like them for what they are (some more than others): decently-made, affordable & attractive watches suited to watch collectors on a limited budget. [Invicta has been infamous for their almost non-existent customer service, inconsistent quality control, ridiculously-inflated MSRPs, & overly-general manuals, which I have considered along the way, but the positive aspects of the watches themselves have ultimately won me over].
OK…so, taste in watches, as in most things, is subjective; I’m just sharing my opinion, and supporting it with what facts I have:

My watch’s case back is imprinted with “SWISS PARTS MOVEMENT 316L ALL STAINLESS STEEL FLAME-FUSION CRYSTAL 50M WATER RESISTANT INVICTA NO. 2877″ and the box it comes in includes:
-an “ISA SWISS MOVEMENT Instruction Manual-Calibre 9238″ info sheet with specific instructions for setting it, as well as specific battery [Type 371-SR920SW]info
-a yellow sheet warning that changing some settings between 10PM and 6 AM can damage the mainspring and void the warranty
-a Platinum Extended [5 yr] Warranty Application [free with Amazon purchases]

A few comments:
1) This is the first time I have seen a specific instruction sheet included with one of their watches, and I welcome/applaud it. Many customers have publicly asked for this, and it seems as though Invicta has responded to it. The warning on the separate yellow sheet used to be buried in earlier manuals…another welcome change.
2) I searched “ISA” online, and this is from Wikipedia: “ISA is a quartz watch movement manufacturer currently owned by the Chung nam group. The company produces watches in Switzerland and China.” So, one can infer that the movement on the 2877 is most likely a hybrid of Swiss components and Chinese assembly.
3) Invicta appears to have made at least one design change: the crystal is now “flame-fusion” instead of sapphire…and I believe the jury is still out on whether this is an improvement or not [sapphire resists scratches better than mineral, while mineral resists breakage better...and "flame-fusion" supposedly offers both]. Amazon’s Product Description/Specifications/Features all state “sapphire”…as of this writing…which may have been true previously, but not on my watch.

I like the watch because:
1) It’s well built with a highly-polished stainless steel case/bracelet, which rests very nicely on my average-sized wrist; it does NOT have “INVICTA” engraved along the outside, which some people may like, as do I. [I find the engraving works better on their diver watches, but is not as well-suited for dressier watches like the 2877].
2) The graphite-gray dial is quite elegant and understated…and the white Day/Date/24 Hr-”2nd Time Zone” sub-dials have a nice appearance; the size of the numbering is a tad small, but I can read them with my reading glasses .
3) The instructions are well done, easy to follow, and work! A nice change!!

I’ve had the 4243 Invicta for over 2 years…it is a very similar watch, the main difference being the color [yellow] and the crystal [sapphire]…the rest, including the bracelet, is quite similar…I wear it on weekends, typically, and it has kept excellent time, and still looks new. This graphite-gray version will provide a nice counterpoint to the “sunny” yellow, for when I want an accessory with a more subdued appearance.

I would highly recommend this watch at the sub- price range.

Invicta Men’s 2877 II Collection Multi-Function Watch Feature

• Precise Swiss-quartz movement
• Durable flame-fusion crystal
• Case diameter: 42 mm
• Stainless-steel case; dark-gray dial; date function; chronograph functions
• Water-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)

Invicta Men’s 2877 II Collection Multi-Function Watch Overview

Polished stainless steel case and bracelet;Gray dial with silvertone hands and roman numerals;Water resistant to 50 meters;Sapphire crystal;Swiss movement;Push button deployment clasp

Invicta Men’s 2877 II Collection Multi-Function Watch Specifications

The Invicta Men’s II Collection Chronograph Watch showcases its superior Swiss design and craftsmanship. Constructed with a stainless steel case, this slick business watch includes a round, stationary stainless steel bezel, and a stainless steel link bracelet with a double-push-button-fold-over clasp for a secure fit. A durable sapphire window shields the burnished dark gray dial face, which features silver-tone Roman numeral hour indexes and matching watch hands. The face also includes three white chronograph subdials depicting the day, date, and a 24-hour clock, the last of which is reiterated around the rim of the face. This Swiss-quartz-powered timepiece is water resistant to 165 feet.

II Collection

In the wake of up to the minute technology, optimal construction, and a spectrum of inventive design choices you will find the Invicta II collection. Priced to demand attention, no technological or creative rock has been left unturned in order to create such an impeccable example of the ultimate in function and fashion. Invicta II offers a myriad of enticing options including applied indexes, up markers, double-dial dual timers, leather straps, carbon-fiber dials, retrograde chronographs, and moon phase registers. Having fused brains and good looks at a stellar price, the Invicta II is the perfect collection to indulge in all your watch fantasies.

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Timex Kids’ T7B631 Planets Stretch Band Watch Review

This is a great, simple, inexpensive watch that is perfect for kids. The band is made of a cloth that stretches, so my son just slips it off and on and it’s not a big, uncomfortable watch. It has a little piece of metal that the straps loop into if you want to open up the straps, but the little metal strapholder is cheap and hard to use that way and really just meant for sizing, I think. That each of the hands on the watch is a different color makes it easier for kids learning to read time and the design is simple and cool. Indiglo light is a hit also. I just got it a month ago, so I don’t know how long it will last, but so far a great watch for great price.

Timex Kids’ T7B631 Planets Stretch Band Watch Feature

• Quartz movement
• Mineral crystal
• Plastic case; White dial
• Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)

Timex Kids’ T7B631 Planets Stretch Band Watch Overview

Timex Kid’s Elastic Strap, 7B631, 30 Meter, Indiglo, Big digits on dial

Timex Kids’ T7B631 Planets Stretch Band Watch Specifications

The popular Timex kid’s quartz Rotating Disc Planets watch continues to be one of the most kid-friendly watches around. Its durable design gives this watch the capability to withstand rough wear, and its innovative features cater to your child’s creativity. This watch, which is water resistant up to 99 feet, is powered by analog-quartz movement. Easy-to-read Arabic numerals and a stylized planet earth embellish the classic white dial face, and the case is a glossy blue. A steadfast buckle clasp accompanies the charming canvas band, which features an atomic array of stars and planets in outer space. Learning to tell time has never been so much fun. This watch is backed by a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.

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Bulova Men’s 96B121 Silver Dial Bracelet Watch Review

Bulova Men’s 96B121 Silver Dial Bracelet Watch Feature

• Men’s bracelet watch silver dial
• Curved mineral crystal with silver metalized rim; Dauphine hands with luminous fill
• Stainless steel case and bracelet
• Duet to 96L130, calendar
• Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)

Bulova Men’s 96B121 Silver Dial Bracelet Watch Overview

Stainless steel case with a stainless steel link bracelet. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Silver dial with luminous silver-tone hands and both index and small Arabic numeral hour markers. Minute markers around an inner ring. Date display at the 6 o’clock position. Quartz movement. Scratch resistant mineral crystal. Stainless steel case back. Case diameter: 34 mm. Case thickness: 8 mm. Fold over clasp. Water resistant at 30 meters / 100 feet. Bulova Casual Mens Watch 96B121.

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D&G Dolce & Gabbana Women’s DW0377 Prime Time Watch Review

D&G Dolce & Gabbana Women’s DW0377 Prime Time Watch Feature

• Japanese-Quartz movement
• Stainless steel gold tone case and bracelet
• Gold dial
• Scratch mineral resistant
• Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)

D&G Dolce & Gabbana Women’s DW0377 Prime Time Watch Overview

Ignite everyday luxury with this sparkling watch from D&G Dolce & Gabbana. Goldtone bracelet and round case. Round goldtone dial with crystal accents that form a glittering D&G logo and crystal indices. Quartz movement. Water resistant to 30 meters. Two-year limited warranty.

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