Citizen Eco Drive review: the watch you never charge
The strongest reason to buy the Citizen Promaster Diver is also the easiest to understand: regular battery changes effectively disappear from your watch routine. Citizen's Eco Drive system turns natural and artificial light into electrical energy, storing it in a rechargeable cell. The verdict is straightforward. If you want the accuracy and convenience of quartz in a substantial dive watch that…
Citizen Eco Drive is a low maintenance watch that turns natural and artificial light into electrical energy, powering its rechargeable cell. This makes the Citizen Promaster Diver a practical choice for those seeking a substantial dive watch that requires minimal upkeep. The BN015800X model is a part of Citizen's Promaster diving range and features an E168 Eco Drive quartz movement.
The watch boasts a 44mm stainless steel case, black dial, and black polyurethane strap, giving it a straightforward tool watch appearance. The dial is equipped with luminous hands and hour markers, while a date window is located beside the four o'clock position. The watch is water-resistant up to 200 meters and can be used for swimming, marine sports, and scuba diving.
Its one-way rotating elapsed time bezel and screw-down crown add to the design's practicality. The mineral crystal has an anti-reflective treatment, and the watch weighs 93.55g despite its large size. The Eco Drive movement runs for approximately six months on a full charge, providing reliable accuracy within ±15 seconds per month.
The watch is suitable for those who prefer a traditional dive watch appearance and functionality but do not want to deal with the routine of changing batteries.
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