Watch Deal Alert: Citizen Men's Eco Drive Weekender Sports Watch (AW1710-041)

 I recently saw this cool Citizen's Men Eco Drive Weekender Sports Watch as a Black Friday Special on Amazon.  It's Model AW1710-041 and there was just something about the fonts on the dial and the sleek black bezel that caught my eye.  It reminded me of the Undone Basecamp Classic that we covered as a sharp watch shoutout here in mid-October.  While the bezel isn't shiny, the simplicity of form and function are very much present.  It evokes the simple classic watches that have made their way into our collective memories over the years. Best of all, this Citizen Weekender is a very nice Amazon Black Friday Deal at 36% off!

A Citizen Eco Drive Watch with Dive-style markings

The case is 44mm in diameter and the bezel is non-rotating. It's always a shame to see the function of a beautiful form undermined by a non-rotating bezel. But, the incredible price, the awesome look, and the no fuss / no muss nature of the eco drive system makes me a big fan of this watch.  If you are positioned to snatch it up, the black friday Amazon deal is here. It would be the perfect holiday gift for someone on your list.

Watch Deal Alert: Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender Garrison Field Watch - 32% Off

It seems like just yesterday, I wrote about all the different kinds of field watch you could add to your collection starting from the most basic models and moving on up.  The folks over at Citizen must have read my mind because they are now offering a very cool field watch for 32% off right here on Amazon.  It's the Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender Garrison Field Watch.

Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender Garrison Field Watch

It's a cool looking watch and has a camouflaged canvas strap and it definitely captures the field watch ethos.  But, a few reviewers have complained about quality control issues or the strap being too small.  You'll want to read the reviews before you pull the trigger on a purchase.  But, it's currently at a very low price point for an eco-drive watch and you'll want to check it out.  As always, I have no idea how long this kind of great watch deal will last.

Sharp Watch Shoutout: Citizen Men's Eco-drive Avion Weekender Watch

If you are looking for a sporty, casual, watch with a sense of style and history, check out the Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Avion Weekender Watch.  It comes in two color combinations, but the one with a khaki nylon strap is a currently a great deal on Amazon.  It also gives the watch a purposeful, but casual, look that is perfect for summer.

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Avion Weekender Watch

The compass design on the bezel and just outside the minute track are what give this watch a sense of exploration and expeditionary purpose.  The military-style arrowhead at 12 o'clock and other field watch markings further that sense of adventure.  The eco-drive power for this watch will help owners avoid annual battery swaps and make this watch hassle-free for many years.

If this watch interests you, it's available here on Amazon:  Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Avion Weekender Watch.

Watch Wearing Wednesday: Men's Citizen Weekender Eco-Drive Sport Watch

Sometimes you just want a cool looking watch without a lot of fuss.  That's what the Citizen Weekender Eco-Drive Sport Watch delivers.  It's a great looking watch that is easy to read and comfortable to wear.  It also has a beautiful blue dial.

Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender

For a casual trip down to the local pizza joint, it's the perfect choice.  If you'd like to read my full review check out this post -- Wristwatch Review: Citizen Weekender Men's Eco-Drive Sport Watch.

Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender

If you like this watch, it is still available on Amazon as Citizen Eco-Drive Men's Weekender Quartz Watch, Stainless Steel, Black (Model AW1585-55SL).

Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender

Watch Wearing Wednesday: Citizen Weekender Eco-Drive Sport Watch

Sometimes a simple watch is the most wearable of watches.  My Citizen AR Weekender Eco-Drive Sport Watch is a simple pleasure to wear.  With hassle-free solar power, light weight, perfect proportions, and great style, this Weekender is a pleasure in every way.  I find it to be a very easy grab-n-go watch.  You can read my full review here on this blog.

The Citizen AR-series Weekender Eco-Drive Sport Watch

If you'd like to own one of these impressive everyday watches, you can find them here on Amazon.

Watch Review: Citizen Eco-Drive Black Ion-Plated Axiom Watch

This summer, I received an interesting watch for my birthday.  It's a beautiful watch that sits right on the border between fashion and practicality.  It's a Citizen Eco-Drive Black Ion-Plated Axiom Watch.

Photo from Amazon

If you like black, this Citizen Axiom watch is your watch.  It's a black watch with a black bracelet, a black case, a black  dial, and black hands.  As the recipient of this watch, my main question was:

Can I read black hands against a black dial?

The answer is a definite sometimes.  First you have to acknowledge that this watch is totally useless at night.  If it's dark, you won't be able to read this watch.  However, if you are in the sunshine or indoors in a room with artificial light, you should be able to read the hands.

Citizen Eco-Drive Axiom Watch Dimensions

This watch has comfortable dress watch dimensions with a 40mm diameter case.  The band is a masculine 23mm wide and the case is 8mm thick.

Citizen Eco-Drive Axiom Watch Construction

The Citizen Eco-Drive Black Ion-Plated Axiom Watch is ruggedly constructed for a dress watch.  It has a stainless steel fold-over clasp, a stainless steel bracelet, and a stainless steel case.  The dial is protected by a mineral crystal.

Citizen Eco-Drive Power

The watch uses a quartz movement powered by the Citizen's venerable Eco-Drive system.  With a full charge, this solar watch will run for six months in total darkness.  This makes it a very long lasting solar watch.  You can leave it in your sock drawer for a long time.  I suspect that Eco-Drive watches will eventually take over my watch collection.  I simply love the idea of never having to change a watch battery.

Overall Review

I really like this watch as a dress watch for work and social function.  Since this Axiom watch is not as easily readable as some of my military-style watches, I generally reserve this one for bright days, work at the office, or for special occasions.  It's an interesting watch to add to your collection.  You won't find a blacker watch around!

[Update:  In fact, I no longer see a complete black-on-black Citizen Axiom watch on Amazon.  As of 1/6/2024, Amazon does list a Citizen Axiom Watch with white hands.]