Best watch value for the money

[Captain O]

I recently bought a simple Citizen Eco Drive Corsa Watch (three hands, Ivory colored face, date window at 3 o'clock). I had bought it on line from Watchgrabber for $67.00 (the watch retails for $275.00). The watch runs well, but I have been considering purchasing one of their Atomic Clock (radio set) Eco Drive Perpetual Date watches. These run about $521.00 but occasionally go on sale for less.

The Eco Drive watch is powered by any light source (natural or artificial) then charges a factory installed Lithium-Ion cell. I just reset the watch twice a year and adjust it for the moths that have less than 31 days. The atomic clock resets the precise time twice daily (I believe).

Does anyone else have one of these watches? How is it faring?

 

[35Rem]

Apparently watch grabber sells used watches. Just an FYI for others.

 

[Faulkner]

I checked them out recently when I was looking for another watch. They're running between $150 to $190 new on eBay.

The feedback I saw on them was very good, but I ended up going with a solar Seiko mainly because I have two other Seiko's and have had fantastic service out of them.

 

[mojave30cal]

I have a Citizen Eco-Drive W-100 Solar Tech watch that my
ex-wife gave to me back in the late 1990's. It's kind of a dress
watch, and I don't wear it much. I leave it on a window sill on
the north side of my house to get light. It still works just fine.

 

[Captain O]

Apparently watch grabber sells used watches. Just an FYI for others.

Mine was a "display" watch (complete with box and papers). When it comes to Watchgrabber, some watches are excellent (like mine) and some aren't.

It is "the luck of the draw".

Buy cautiously.

 

[coltle6920]

I bought an atomic watch from BlueDial.com 9yrs ago.It runs as perfectly as it did on day one.I bought A Casio because I liked that particular style but they have Citizen or any other brand you can think of.Lot of watches on sale right now.

Sure is nice to have a watch that automatically sets the date and time no matter what day it is or even if you change time zones.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I haven't worn a watch since I bought a cell phone.

 

[Evil Dog]

Same here.... my cell phone tells me what time it is.

 

[J. R. WEEMS]

When I retired in '94 I tossed my watch out the window to a kid waiting at a light-- Never bought another one-- My i-phone, truck and shop and stove all have clocks-- I was long tired fo the white ring around my wrist--

 

[Captain O]

I bought an atomic watch from BlueDial.com 9yrs ago.It runs as perfectly as it did on day one.I bought A Casio because I liked that particular style but they have Citizen or any other brand you can think of.Lot of watches on sale right now.

Sure is nice to have a watch that automatically sets the date and time no matter what day it is or even if you change time zones.

Thanks for the tip. I have started looking into BlueDial. A new Perpetual Calendar Eco Drive is looking mighty good. The perpetual calendar permits me to know the day/date/exact time, all the time!

Many people carry around cell phones all the time. I'm not tied to mine. (a "pay as you go" phone is good enough for me). The GPS system in modern cellular telephones gives me the creeps. (It's just another way Big Brother keeps tabs on you).

A perpetual calendar + the exact time and a watch that will never need a battery (for at least the next 12 years) appeals to my personal need for precision. When I'm headed for an appointment, studio session or event, I prefer to be a minimum of 20 minutes early. This illustrates repect for others and exemplifies courtesy.

 

[sasu]

I have several Citizen and Casio atomic watches, from cheapies to expensive ones. They are all great!

The solar watches are a bit of a nuisance in large quantities, because you need to give them light to keep the battery in good condition. It is not trivial to set up regular charging sessions for twenty or so solar watches.

Japanese watches are very good value for money, be they mechanical or quartz.

A small sample from my arsenal.

Turns out I do not have any photos of my high end Citizen atomic watches.

 

[OLDSTER]

best watch

OMEGA Sea Master Chronometer

 

[Salty RI]

I have a Seiko self wind, I only touch it twice a year when we change the clock's, I've had it for years, never had a problem.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Been using Seiko automatic dive watches since 1988/89..... recently last year added a Seiko solar powered dive watch.....

Got a second automatic after about 22-23 years..... first still ran fine but felt it was time for a new one.

Paid $200 for the first one and about $240 for the second at Overstock.com

 

[Damn Yankee]

IM never late.

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[Captain O]

Last night I put my Citizen Eco Drive under an incandescent table lamp and charged it. The watch runs as if it is a marathon competitor.

The "atomic" watch should keep perfect time so that I won't miss a thing.

Does anyone on the Forum engage in Horology? (Timepiece collecting)?

 

[R. G. Amos]

Of course you could always just get a Rolex.

 

[Captain O]

R.G: Are you offering to fund the purchase?

 

[finesse_r]

I just bought a solar powered Casio for $20 plus tax. It is stainless steel with a stainless steel band, white numbers and hands (fairly large) and a black face so it is easy to read, and requires no batteries, and keeps good time. It does keep the day of the month as well, but no illuminated dials for night viewing.

Since I am not into Bling at all, it is the only jewelry that I wear, if SS can count as jewelry. If it lasts me 5 or more years without any problems, I will consider it one of the best watch buys I ever made.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

All of my watches break quickly or starting running slow quickly. I have had it with watches. I use my cell phone. If the grid goes down then I do not have to care what time it is.