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Posted: 5/7/2017 1:13:57 PM EDT
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I have one.
Never needs a battery. The dials are nice, but really serve no purpose, as if you use it for diving, all of your gauges are on you already. |
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Posted: 5/7/2017 1:16:46 PM EDT
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I've had a Citizen ecodrive for 15+ years.
Never had a problem. eta: and like it's been mentioned....I've never needed a battery. |
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Posted: 5/7/2017 1:26:01 PM EDT
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Solar/battery powered.
Great watches. |
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Posted: 5/7/2017 2:10:59 PM EDT
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They're solar powered with lithium internal battery. Battery might eventually need replacement, but I've had a G-Shock "Tough Solar" still going strong after 15 years.
Replacements are apparently not expensive, when they're eventually needed. |
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Posted: 5/7/2017 3:08:15 PM EDT
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My Eco-Drive stays within a sec of the atomic clock. It recharges with any light source, although some are obviously better than others. It's very well built and doesn't give me a bit of trouble. Mine is a dive version and I use the rotating bezel and adjustable extension all the time, but not for diving.
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Posted: 5/8/2017 10:42:09 AM EDT
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They're solar powered/charged quartz.
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Posted: 5/9/2017 10:47:26 AM EDT
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Seiko has a solar powered line too. "Eco-Drive" is just Citizen's trade name for that tech in their watches. IIRC it's a capacitor that is charged though, not a battery, but it's a pretty academic distinction.
Citizen claims testing has shown a life span on the system that should easily outlast the owner. |
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Posted: 5/10/2017 7:56:07 PM EDT
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Great watches for the money, I have 1 radio controlled and 2 standard Eco-Drives. Simply can't beat them for utility, set & forget, and price.
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Posted: 5/24/2017 9:47:47 PM EDT
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Eco drive perpetual calendars, set and forget until (the year) 2100.
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