Citizen Watch Reviews
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Coming Soon: The AW500MNT Casio G-Shock Watch!
Welcome back to the blog (and welcome to all the new readers!), today we're highlighting a brand new series called the AW500MNT. This is perfect for people who love the clubbing scene, so if you're into music, you're bound to find something you like! Ready? Let's Get To It!
First up is the AW500MNT-1A. As you can see, the band is quite thicker when compared to most of the other Casios we sell. The background is almost completely empty, which means less clutter - all you have is the 15, 30, 45 and 00 hour markers. Those, along with the hands, actually glow in the dark so you'll be able to see the time at night. The rest of the background looks like laser effect lights, and they appear throughout the entire face.
Then we have the AW-500MNT-8A. This one is Grey, with orange writing, and just like the black version, has strobing laser lights all over the face of the watch. Though the numbers of the analogue side are a little harder to read due to the orange colouring, the digital part is still very easy to see.
So, why should you buy this watch? Well, first up it's a limited edition crossover watch, so collectors will definitely want to take a look! It was designed by YOSHIROTTEN, who's an extremely popular graphic designer in Japan. This guy is the go to for fashion design, brand packaging and other advertising projects.
Now, this model is beautiful looking, and pretty plain, which is actually better for some because there's no extra dials to confuse you. If you just want to see the time, the watch is perfect for that.
As with all the other Casio watches, this is 100m shock resistant, and 200m water resistant, which means you can take it with you anywhere (and with the multitude of colours on the band and inside the screen, it's going to be hard to lose!
The AW-500MNT is coming very soon to Buy Watches Online!
Until Next Time - Jimmy B
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Introducing the Citizen Promaster Diving Watch, the BN0194-57E
Introducing the Citizen Promaster Diving Watch, the BN0194-57E
There are lots of watches out there that are water resistant, but only a few are certified and meet ISO Specifications. Lucky for you, the Promaster series is one of them. Whether you like surfing, or work on a ship/ferry, the BN0194-57E is not only tough, but looks good. Let me tell you a little bit about some of the features. Ready? Here We Go!
First up, this model is entirely stainless steel, from case, to band and bezel. Said band is a mix of silver and gold, while the bezel is black and gold. The hands and hour markers are white and gold, as well as very thick, which makes them easily seen on the black display.
Apart from the case, the watch has a gold screw lock crown, with the bezel itself looking like the gears on a clock. Altogether, the watch looks really impressive on your wrist, even without getting into some of the special features.
Now, as mentioned, the watch is a certified diving watch. This means it's able to withstand up to 200m of water pressure. If you're swimming in the ocean, you might be worrying about the seawater, but the stainless steel case and bracelet are durable enough to prevent any corrosive damage, so your watch will function perfectly.
The bezel itself also serves a function apart from looking good. Before starting a dive, you can rotate the bezel so the 12 o'clock position is in sync with the time that you submerge yourself. This way, when you're underwater, you'll know exactly how long you've been swimming, and when to start making your way back in order to make sure you don't run out of oxygen!
The screw lock crown mentioned earlier, also serves an important function. You need to make sure it's screwed in shut before you dive in, because it keeps the water from getting into the gears. So no fiddling with it when you're down there!
Apart from being a diving watch, the BN0194-57E is also an Eco-Drive, which means it will keep running for up to 180 days before you need to charge it up. Charging it is very simple too - just expose it to light (whether sunlight or electrical). You'll have plenty of warning though, since the second hand will start skipping seconds when it's close to low battery power.
The BN0194-57E is out now. Click here for our other Citizens in stock! Until Next Time - Jimmy B
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Dress to Impress, with the Citizen Metal AW1240-57L Watch
Dress to Impress, with the Citizen METAL AW1240-57L
First impressions can make or break that all important meeting (whether an interview, or a date), so you need to look your best. That's where the Citizen METAL Series comes in. Welcome to our blog and today, I'll be talking about the AW1240-57L. Ready? Here We Go!
Right from the start, you'll notice this watch looks sleek. That's because, unlike a lot of others, this time piece isn't stainless steel. The whole thing is made up of titanium! Now, that may make it a little heavier than most, but it also means the watch is a lot harder to damage.
That durability also extends to the display, which is protected by a scratch resistant sapphire glass. The dial is a dark blue, and looks great on your wrist.
This is a completely analogue model, with a basic design. The hour markers, as well as hands are very easy to see due to them being extra thick, and there's also a date dial at the 3 o'clock marker.
Part of the Eco-Drive models, the watch is powered by light (any sort of light, not just sunlight), so you won't have to worry about changing the batteries for a long time. This model is also water resistant to 100m, so as long as you don't press any buttons while submerged, you can go swimming with the watch, without worrying about it getting stolen or damaged!
The AW1240-57L is out now. For our other Citizens, click here.
Until Next Time - Jimmy B
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What Is Eco-Drive?
What is Eco-Drive?
Introduced to the world in 1995, Citizen Eco-Drive watches became an instant hit! After all, who wants to bother with changing batteries every couple of years? It's too much of a hassle! Welcome to our Citizen Section, and if you haven't already guessed, today I'll be talking about Citizens Eco-Drive series. Ready? Here we go.
Before we start, when I describe some parts of the watches, I might refer to something called "caliber movement". That is just Citizen's version of a Module (which is what gives the watches their features).
As mentioned before, the Eco-Drives came out in 1995. The technology that made it possible was the Caliber 7878 movement. This particular movement was the first one to be able to absorb light, by leaving enough room for tiny solar cells to sit directly on the dial. These cells were so small, that unless you were specifically looking for them, you wouldn't be able to find them.
In order to take full advantage of a solar watch however, you'd need batteries that would hold the charge. Just a solar panel isn't enough. That's why the Eco-Drive movements included titanium rechargeable, or secondary batteries. Thanks to those secondary batteries, once the watch is fully charged, they'll last 180 days before you need to charge them up again.
Here's the best part though. Unlike true "Solar" watches, Eco-Drive could absorb light from any source, whether sunlight, or electrical! And because the batteries themselves are rechargeable, that pretty much eliminates the need to change the batteries, unless they themselves fail.
Citizen could have just coasted on this achievement, but they decided to go further. In our Citizen Section of the store, you'll find simple analogue watches, but you'll also find other types. Some with Chronographs, even Diving watches. The evolution of the movements ensured that Citizen could still offer Eco-Drive watches and make them more advanced! There are watches that pilots use, as well as Wave models (which synchronise themselves with a GPS Satellite, perfect when travelling overseas).
Check out our range of Citizen Watches, and if you don't find what you're looking for, give us a shout! More and more models will be making their way here soon!
Until Next Time - Jimmy B