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Everyone who reads this blog knows I went from Invicta to Seiko in the last several months. I have a few Citizen Eco-Drive models as well and I study them a lot. I have to say that for price point, convenience, reliability, and build quality (even cheap Eco-Drives use higher grade clasp metal than Seikos), the Eco-Drive is probably the best place to start for a watch novice on a budge, say, $200-500.
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The clear adhesive wrap on the back of some watches, with the red line on it----what is that for, and are you supposed to remove it?
Posted by: Angelo | November 17, 2012 at 06:40 PM
I hope you're supposed to because I always remove it. I guess it's about scratch protection during shipping.
Posted by: herculodge | November 17, 2012 at 06:50 PM
Amazon has a similar one:
http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-CB0010-53L-Eco-Drive-World-Perpetual/dp/B0045TI4HI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353206764&sr=8-1&keywords=citizen+eco+drive+radio
Here's another one with the perpetual calendar, but without world time:
http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-BL5470-57L-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Chronograph/dp/B00843L5XG/ref=pd_sbs_watch_5
Posted by: Gary | November 17, 2012 at 07:00 PM
Gary, Paul wants the first one. I like the look of the second one you linked us to. And I should point out I'm really liking the one I've used as the photo, the AT8010-58E, about 290 on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/130804543194?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Posted by: herculodge | November 17, 2012 at 07:11 PM
I guess the first one I linked to on Amazon is radio controlled, but the second one isn't. I prefer the looks of the second one.
Posted by: Gary | November 17, 2012 at 07:42 PM
Yeah, I like the Breitling styling of the second one.
Posted by: herculodge | November 17, 2012 at 08:04 PM
Gary, the one you like is a lot cheaper on eBay, $230: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Citizen-BL5470-57L-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Steel-Blue-Dial-Mens-Watch-NWT-/130804546839?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item1e748efd17
Posted by: herculodge | November 17, 2012 at 08:06 PM
Jeff - Thanks for the info. Boy, there are a lot of Eco-Drive styles on eBay, both new and used.
I think having a radio controlled version would be nice.
Posted by: Gary | November 18, 2012 at 01:05 PM
Yeah, a good argument could be made that eco drive gives best bang for the buck.
Posted by: herculodge | November 18, 2012 at 01:21 PM