Review by SCN for Citizen Men’s BM8180-03E Eco-Drive Canvas Strap Watch
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I ordered this watch from Amazon and it arrived before the estimated delivery date. I love the watch, and it looks much better in person than in pictures on the web. Quality is very good and the hands line up perfectly. The luminova is evenly applied and lasts longer, actually all the way through the night, which I didn’t think would be the case. The only feature I don’t like is the canvas band, which I found uncomfortable. I’m sure it’s fine for others, but still a black leather band for less than (…)(any jewelry store or online store) compliments the watch very well, and it no longer looks like a ‘weekend watch’. One small point about the Eco-drive that some other reviews I’ve read overlooked: Citizen Eco-drive models DO have a battery. The solar cell stores energy in a rechargeable mangenese-titanium battery. The battery should last a very long time according to Citizen engineers who project that even after 20 years the battery should retain 80% of recharge capacity (on their website), but only time will tell… no pun intended. Speaking of time, the watch is pretty accurate. I’ve had the watch for one month and during that time it has lost less than one second when compared to the US national time (www.nist.gov). In sum: this is a very well constructed watch that I feel is worth the money.

Review by J. J. Marino for Citizen Men’s BM8180-03E Eco-Drive Canvas Strap Watch
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I would give this watch a 5 star if it were not for the band. While bands are replaceable this is a review of the item as it is sold. I wash my hands probably a hundred times a day and try as I might the band gets wet. After a full days work the leather and canvas traps the water and sweat and begins to smell. It is like a cast on your arm for 6 weeks smell. Leather (Inside) Canvas outer trap the water and sweat and no matter how you dry it, it still smells.

Beyond that,

This watch is awesome! I love the no-battery replacement. I love the crystal and it has only 1 minor scratch after a full year of ownership.

I had bought 3 timex/casio watches in 3 months that were destroyed at work due to scratches cracks and bands breaking.

Overall if you are outdoors type playing in the river or swamp then this watch band should be replaced with an all rubber one. It is very water resistant and a pleasure to own.

Review by fox for Citizen Men’s BM8180-03E Eco-Drive Canvas Strap Watch
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I just got this item a few weeks ago, but I already think that it’s one of the best watches out there. There’s a lot of good things to say about this watch, some are:

1. the red second hand which makes the watch more distinct.

2. the band is very comfortable. Has metal slots and buckle to adjust it to your wrist size.

3. the numbers on the dial are fairly large which makes it easier to read.

4. the hands and numbers all illuminate in the dark

5. shows the date and day (it’s in spanish around 3am-5am)

6. the crystal is made of a type of mineral which is scratch resistant. (still no scratches on mine!!)

Besides all that, this watch has a very nice casual look and is more of an everyday kind of watch. It will never need a battery since it’s powered by both natural and artificial light. It fascinates me to realize that a watch will last longer than my life span.

Overall this watch is great. only negative aspect is that I noticed that the crown bruised the back of my hand a little, but I never realized it till recently…. just thought I should mention that.