Army Field Watch Shootout 2016: Seiko vs Citizen

[@BrindiSea]

That citizen was the first watch that I bought a few years ago when I rediscovered my interest in watches. Initially I put on an olive rubber strap similar to the orange one in this video, but eventually switched out to an oyster style bracelet and that's how it remains today. Even with other watches in my rotation, this one still gets a ton of wrist time and is still one of the best looking watches out there in this style. Absolutely love it. Clean, crisp, light (even with the bracelet), and a great everyday watch for all situations.

[@AdolfHitler-xp1nx]

im pretty sure my hublot beats it in looks it's a basic watch in terms of only having day and date it's a field watch for people with 35k+ to blow :D

[@RUSEMANE]

Yes! I am wearing that same Citizen watch right now, it has been my faithful daily wear watch for the past 3 years. Great to see it get some recognition!

[@jeepyb]

Ive been wearing that exact citizen model for years on a NATO. Its been with me on basic training, flight training and multiple hiking and shooting trips. Never had an issue.

[@simonthewatchguy6073]

do you still wear it? how good was water resistance?

[@VAL3NTIN3]

@@simonthewatchguy6073 it has 100m so to me I see it mostly like a you not going into pool

[@VAL3NTIN3]

With a NATO,??!! ITS HARD FINDING 18" NATO STRAPS

[@thegeneral1955]

@@VAL3NTIN3 100m is perfectly fine for swimming, just not diving or anything. And 18mm nato straps are a dime a dozen

[@folksurvival]

​@@VAL3NTIN3 Your comment doesn't make sense.

[@WVMountaineer]

I actually have the same Citizens watch for over a year now, I have been snorkeling, hiking, shooting, swimming with it and it preforms admirably, between my Citizens and G-Shock these are my two most worn watches!!! Love them both!!

[@simonthewatchguy6073]

do you still wear it? no water issues with it being just 100m?

[@sbeckett91]

I own both Seiko automatics and Citizen Eco-Drives, but I have to say that the Citizen watches are more practical. Never have to worry about servicing or changing a battery, and if the capacitor ever wears out, Citizen will replace it.

[@quickyreviews6597]

Correct. I have my seiko5 snk809 for two years and it stopped and required service maintenance which is expensive. Citizen ecodrive is indeed practical choice.

[@TacticalDoodle]

Necroposting, but yeah, as much as I love my eco's for their trouble free life, I like feeling my movement spin that little wheel.

[@cmonsterz]

Maybe I'm just a huge nerd, but I'm digging the watch vids.

[@howardlo65]

I have that same Citizen watch. Bought it about two years ago just before I began my seven weeks of cancer treatments and all the appointments and scans, etc. that go along with that. Love the watch and it has been my primary watch since I got it. I have a couple other Citizen Eco-Drive watches, one I bought about 25 years ago. It is still working fine and still on the original rechargeable battery.

[@keylitho]

Have the Citizen and been wearing it for about 2.5 years.. Great watch..

[@maximus3233]

Scratch ?

[@PrettyGreatStuff]

Literally wearing the Seiko right now. Just got it for my birthday. Phenomenal watch.

[@ThePmfan]

Nice review. Can't go wrong with either so no need to show a preference. These are the two most reasonably priced quality watch companies, and add Casio/G Shock to that list. I have a WaveCeptor Casio that cost 36 bucks and I use it to set all my other watches because it talks to the atomic clock in Colorado almost every night.

[@cacatpiano]

well, I wasn't interested in watches when you posted this video but now I am wanting one so I looked up what videos you did on what watches and am watching them all now so thank you for your honest, unbiased opinion that you share so freely.

[@mse3700]

If you don't like Dude, there is always His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.

[@ElectricityTaster]

OVER THE LINE!

[@AFKAHOONER]

DONNY, SHUT THE F- what time to we play?

[@zackcopeland9512]

Yeah. Well... That's just like.. your opinion.....man.

[@jonasvm]

This agression will not stand, man

[@johnnyasus86]

jonasvm88 AAH SHUTTAPA YOU FACE

[@JoshPayneMusic]

As a watch guy and a long time TNPr I have to say I have been loving the watch video's, we may not have the same taste in watches I tend to like more crisp clean and simple but I loved these ones. Rock on for doing what interests you sorry that they might not always get the views. Side note love how immediately the Seiko price flew up on Amazon lol

[@jfilm7466]

I prefer the look of the Seiko. It was the one I wanted but at the time I could only afford a Timex which is very similar. I have a Citizen BM8475-00X and the lume on it is amazing with a blue/green hue. I just ordered a Seiko SN107P2, I loved the watch but your video pushed me over the edge to commit to it. Many thanks.

[@MinimumSpeedOperator]

Nutn the Eco drive from citizen is an excellent movement and power source just like you stated. I have an Evo drive Skyhawks Blue angels edition that I purchased in August of 2004 and it will still charge up fully according to its battery indicator. I still wear this watch almost every day at work and it keeps excellent time and no service has been required whatsoever. IMHO that's a watch worth the money you pay for it! Once I get to 20 years I'll update you!

[@dexmorgan1677]

Nothing so satisfying as waking up really early (unintentionally) on a Sunday morning, checking KZbin on the iPhone, and seeing a shiny new Nutnfancy video! It's like Christmas morning for us gun/knife/watch/outdoors type of guys. Thanks for all that you do for us, Nutn!

[@MykeD913]

Love your videos. Been watching since about 2010. Mostly guns and knives, you started my Spyderco addiction 😂 just starting to get into watches now.. Always watch your reviews for advice first. Most trusted on you tube in my opinion. Thank you!

[@thesmirkingwolf]

I've had that Citizen for a decade. A grizzled combat veteran and unstoppable. I love it so much, I'm genuinely sentimental about it.

[@livydman]

When I was in the Marine Corp I was issued a Hamilton--which was the original "green strap" watch; that was THIN. Where can I get one for sentimental/collector purposes? I carried 3 heavy-assed radios, including one fm: I coordinated and controlled the various firing firing agencies involved in SEAD missions with nothing but the second-hand sweep and my brain housing group. Suppressing fire from arty/mortars to suppress anti-air with a lume round on the deck to mark the target, suppression stops, dash one does a pop-up maneuver and then announces "wings level," then drops. Dash two did the same, and then suppression from a different firing agency would resume suppression. Thanks for bringing back the memories.

[@teejsaysulkowski]

Hey Nutn. SSC293 Seiko. Land one and you'll love it. Basically the same as the one reviewed, but comes with chrono, alarm, higher quality nylon strap, and a rotating compass bezel thingy that will never be used. Slightly complicated presentation, but for the alarm, chrono and upgraded strap, I totally think it's worth it. ~$175 I love mine.

[@MrJeepinZeke]

I love the Hamilton Khaki Field watches but too expensive. I've been searching for similar looks and never found these two! Definitely like the Citizen better. Glad to see you do analog field watches!

[@Aaptronym]

Finally owned something BEFORE nutnfancy makes a video about it. Feels good man.

[@mrbodo69]

I have the Citizen. Not that exact model, but it's similar (AW1410-08E). Classic and not flashy. Uses the larger band and a little 'chunkier' than the one you're reviewing. Take a look. Much preferred over the blingy watches that seem popular nowadays.

[@eagleeye111pindi7]

I am using citizen for the last 12 years no issues at all great reliable watch.

[@ovconley109]

Another win for Nutn! Needed a new watch, so figured I run over to your channel to help. Picked up the Citizen because I preferred the simpler face and MAN I LOVE THIS WATCH! Clean, classy, light, easy to use. Hits all the marks. I really dig the band as well, with the metal hoops rather than just holes in fabric. Even my girlfriend digs it! Thanks again for the great suggestion.

[@fckurvtc]

I bought my Citizen Ecodrive back in 2010 and have worn it everyday since. It is seriously worn in but still holding strong. The tridium isn't near as strong as it was but still glows visibly.

[@kabysummit5801]

Wow that's some endurance! I just got mine 12/6/2023 LOL. First field watch ever.

[@southerncountryboy8]

These videos will find an audience. The edc community definitely embraces watches. Just because some of the millennial mall ninjas do not embrace watches, does not mean you should stop. Even though I know you're a little new to watches, I appreciate your perspective because you approach these watches with an outdoorsy rugged perspective. Keep at it!

[@Towert7]

I have to say, watching your first watch video pushed me over the edge to get a nice watch. I've always ran 30$ digital timex watches. Love them, but wanted something fancier. Really wanted a field watch and almost got a Seiko 5 SNK809 (B style dial) but decided I wanted something fancier. Started looking at the 300-400$ seiko dress watches and really liked what I saw but eventually purchased a used Seiko SARG009. I fell in love with this field watch! Someday I'll get a dress watch, but my heart went to the field watch first! Sapphire crystal, domed crystal, hand wind plus automatic movement, hacking function, classy look... this watch *does it* for me.

[@Letsrideht8806]

Was just looking at buying this citizen watch and went to youtube to look up a review and look and behold my favorite reviewer had me covered thanks a ton brother!!!

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

I bought my first Seiko self- winding watch in 1972 while in navy boot camp in San Diego. I knew nothing about Seikos but bought it because it was strikingly beautiful and apparently someone else thought it was beautiful too as it was stolen while in the pocket of my foul weather jacket. Bought another Seiko self-winding chronograph. Sold it a few years later to buy another, fancier Seiko chronograph and bought another since then. The last two were quartz movement and all but the very first were black face with stainless steel bracelets. All had thick, rotating bezels which, I think, rounds out the rugged look. My latest watch purchase was a Bulova with Citizen movement, same style. Very nice!

[@cookingwithian]

i have had the citizen for about two years its my everyday wear for work its been flawless.

[@MoneyShotSolo]

For what it's worth I've really enjoyed the watch reviews. I'm usually a Swiss automatic guy, but I'm considering a solar g-shock after the last video. for the money, even one of these would be nice. thanks for doing what you do.

[@wolfman011000]

I have been wearing the OD BM8180-03E for several years as my work / EDC watch i got it secondhand off ebay for about $60. I work in a warehouse offloading and loading trucks and the only damage is acouple of minor scratches to the crystal. The only change i made was to use a G10 watch strap. I liked the clean simple uncluttered easy to read face. To be honest this video has made me think of getting another casio BM8180-03E i know if i do damage mine beyound economic repair they will no longer be made. Thank you for the video take care God bless.

[@MMARAVILLA64]

Watches? Okay it's 'Nutn's vid. Always worth watching.

[@stephenford4720]

Just bought the Seiko after seeing your review. Excellent watch for the money, thanks for the comprehensive comparison.

[@newcoyote]

I'm not much of a watch connoisseur but I have a couple I like. I have a Momentum Titanium Pathfinder and a G Shock GW 4000-1A Aviation. The latter is solar powered and automatic, both great features. One thing I cannot recommend enough if it is an option, is to get your watch with a sapphire crystal. I have worn the Momentum for years, daily HARD outdoor use and you cannot find the slightest scratch on the crystal. Even if you scrutinize holding it up to oblique light. My newer G Shock I have worn for about two years is still running fine but beat to hell.

[@joelwolfe]

Broke the glass on the Citizen relatively easily. Be aware. Look how the edge of the crystal is not protected. Switched to Seiko series 5

[@Leviathan7.62]

Thank you Nutnfancy for the review. I’m having to retire a Fossil Blue (I forget the model) due to the crystal cracking, and water getting into the inner workings. I’m looking at the citizen military inspired watches, just because I love their look. Battery powered aren’t really an option, due to work being so busy in recent months. I don’t have time to go to a watch store to get the battery swapped. I also would like to pass my watch on to my stepson once he’s older, and wants a watch of his own. Thanks again! Have a great weekend!

[@steveh.3370]

Get a quality mechanical automatic or hand wind model to hand down.

[@JD-cg1hz]

I bought the Seiko SNE095P2 and absolutely find it an awesome watch for less than 100 bucks! I have several expensive watches and end up wearing this one more than the others. I like the big numbers at 12, 6, 9 and the way it illuminates at night... makes it easier to see, especially for someone that uses reading glasses. The band it comes with is ok , but I will most likely change it soon. As far as keeping accurate time... I give it an A+... spot on! Give it a try... for less than 100$ it's a great watch.

[@Dan-nl1xn]

Cool even the second hand is synced!!

[@Max11Seven]

I've said this in all of your watch videos but you've not seen it yet so I'll comment again. You will still need to replace the battery in a solar watch. it has limited recharge cycles. Casio gshock/protreck last about 3 years average use. Don't know about those on the table.

[@Khorton014]

Glad you did this review. I've been eyeballing the Citizen for some time now. I currently own two G-Shocks. One of them (GD-100-B) I wear to work on a daily basis. More of a first kind of cool. My other (GA100-1A1) is less functional, but most definitely second kind of cool. I own a Timex that easy fills the same roll as the Citizen, but I still catch myself trying to justify the upgrade.

[@Khorton014]

easily*

[@therats2270]

As far as the Citizen, I've had it for 2 years and it's been rock solid. I wear it all the time and can't beat the quality

[@gtsonev1988]

How is the durability of the glass? I just bought mine today

[@therats2270]

George Tsonev I’m by no means easy on my gear. I’ve replaced the band 3 times but the case and glass are still in good shape. Some scratches but nothing that would make me think that it shouldn’t have scratched under the conditions. Enjoy!

[@tribui119]

I went to my first FEX with the Citizen, only got a scratch on the face of the watch in the months and years I'm in the field. It has earned my respect as being reliable. I since has moved to a Casio digital watch with compass and tides options needed as backup. I still wear my Citizen just not to the field anymore.

[@NukaCub]

Never heard the word "dude" so many times. My Casio Pathfinder has survived a decade of mountain climbs and hikes. Love it

[@BollocksThreeofThem]

Please keep up the watch reviews, Nutn. I've been enjoying all of them so much. You are so thorough in your testing and reviews. I have the Seiko 5 SNK809 field watch myself. Apart form the inherent limits of automatic watches regarding shock resistance and accuracy, I've had no issues with it. Best $60 I ever spent. Should you be looking out of the box for new watches to review, a very cool option is the Victorinox Night Vision line, variants of which can be found on Amazon under $200. Such a cool watch, it has a built in flashlight. Need to pee in the middle of the night in a new space? Just tap twice and light your way. Anyways, please keep up the watch reviews. Its a wonderful new element to TNP.

[@benjamimcassup901]

This is why I love you nutn!!! I'm on Amazon looking at a watch the citizen eco and go hey man that's a cool watch I wanna buy it but before I check out and make my purchase... I wonder if nutnfancy reviewed this one...I think he did.. let me check.. bam low and behold here I am! Thank you so much for all the reviews on guns gear knives and watches helping me back up my purchases with real life use and data to prove that it's worth my money. I hate when junk gets high press and you buy it and it's junk and you go wow that guy that told me it was awesome lied. Your straight up honest with your reviews and I love your philosophies of use and your honesty!!!!

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

I have a load of Citizen eco drives and a load of Seikos. To be honest, I like them all. They have different appeals. Citizens are typically more technical, Seikos are more diver style in my collection. All are great timepieces.

[@BParker55]

You're right about the watch connection. Wore a $20 timex in this style for 6 years in the infantry. Absolutely love that thing. It's just beat to hell now haha so I'm looking for a good stand in.

[@RobertNES816]

Never had an issue with a Seiko band fraying. I used my SNK 805 as an EDC for over a year, I wore it to work and got it wet and full of polish and dirt almost everyday. It always cleaned up nice and looked perfect afterwards. My current "work watch" is a Casio G-Shock DW9052 which after three months of everyday wear at my job does show signs of use. It's nothing bad just light scuffs and such but compared to the Seiko it's something worth mentioning. The Seiko was dropped once and bumped allot. It has nothing to show for it.

[@sb2261]

your candidness is appreciated. It's a close call, but you made your argument.

[@jdong1982]

I have a Seiko self winding watch. Had it for 2 years. Freaking awesome. $70. Canvas band, which comes apart with heavy use. Great watch overall. You should check it out, just for your own purposes.

[@qcn_cummins4146]

I have a $31 Timex expedition. I really love it and haven't had any problems with it even tho I am a welder it is great!!

[@jeeapaholic9564]

Long time tnper, supporter, and store purchaser! I for one definitely love the watch videos keep up the awesome content!

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Just remember to keep them somewhat charged up, don't let them actually go so low that they full-stop. That will help the battery last longer for some reason.

[@Gentleman_of_Leisure]

Nutn' I'm loving the watch videos. I have become obsessed with finding the perfect ABC watch.

[@mattvanhugenstein]

I'm not interested in a weekly or even monthly watch review BUT I really like this video - have been interested in the Seiko for a while but saw some negative reviews on Amazon. Thanks!

[@ChaoticDetour]

I scored this same Citizen on Amazon for $40 on a lightning deal! I only buy solar watches and prefer simplicity. Great watch, thanks for the review

[@702ghostrider]

Dude, dude, dude, dude... thanks for the great content as usual.

[@snarf9455]

Went out and spent the money on a Hamilton khaki field watch and i couldn't be happier, its light and keeps time well for a mechanical

[@treythompson1879]

Nutn, I'm not gonna lie to you and say that the watch reviews are my favorite content you produce. I'm into everything you do in the project to some degree, watches included. They may not be my favorite, but as long as your producing it, I'll "watch" them. (Couldn't help that pun). Anyway, thanks for all the work you out into the project! Love it, and you'll keep me as long as your producing. P.S. I could always use more cooking vids ;)

[@Commanderhurtz1]

I can speak for myself, I'v been watching these reviews and have been liking them. I'v been wanting a new watch and you've been a big help Nutn. Keep em up!

[@chuck97b24]

Additionally, those "Army Watches" that you are talking about were issued to Squad Leaders and above in Viet Nam (If you had a good Supply Sergeant). Still have mine after slugging through rice paddies for a year and a half. Rarely ever use it any more....nut there you go.

[@sirjames186]

I'm on my second Citizen, had this one for over 5 years, and it's still running strong. The illumination isn't as strong as when I first got it, but I also don't purposefully charge it. I lost the first one swimming in a lake, but both of the ones I've had take a beating and stay on time. Out working on my car, hiking, hunting, general farm work, etc, I only take it off when I take a shower. It's amazing the level of abuse it's held up through.

[@DavidMN-]

Enjoying the WRVs. Definitely a niche market, I doubt you'll get a ton of views/revenue... so thank you for doing them anyway!

[@SethJefferies]

I can also recommend Barton brand straps, but will say that their spring bars tend to be shorter than advertised. My experience is that if you order a 20mm strap that comes with spring bars, they will more than likely be 18mm, so hang onto your old bars.

[@kingsniper88]

Great video! Keep up the great work. I'm glad you're into watches.

[@jon123423]

Citizen watch wins - hands down! Better Luminous and they were the first ones to introduce Solar powered watch (ECO).

[@patriotrage7844]

I have that exact citizen, it's my only good watch and it's worked like a champ for close to 10 years now.

[@ednammansfield8553]

Great to see a review on both these watches. Being ex British Military myself I was looking for a military field watch. The first watch I bought was the Citizen watch you have reviewed on. I have had the watch over 6 years now and it is an incredible watch for the price. It is now on its second strap. I replaced it with a black leather strap with red stitching to match the sweep hand and it complimented it entirely. I purchased the Seiko watch you have reviewed about 2 years ago nearly and have to agree with you on your review about the strap, it started to fray after a few weeks wear. I replaced the strap with a brown leather one and it looks amazing. The quality of these watches are excellent and I wear them both a lot. Lume is also great. Cannot fault either of them. Thank you for your review.

[@iansmith3593]

I don’t have the Ecodrive model you reviewed, but I’ve had another Ecodrive model for several years and it’s a great watch.

[@swamp_rat_fla1126]

I have enjoyed the watch reviews and the motorcycle full feature presentations. Great job and keep it rolling!!

[@xZENxSAMURAIx]

The watch reviews are some of my favorite video's in the Project. Love all the material really. TNP

[@anthonymakar1573]

The Citizen chandler I believe is a comparable to that citizen you are showing.

[@NGMonocrom]

I despise ghost hands, so gonna have to go with the Seiko. Even though since Christmas of 2010 I've owned a Citizen Eco-Drive watch that has served me well as one of two EDC watches I rotate between.

[@kourgath007]

Your commodity comment is spot on. Amazon currently lists the Seiko at $180!

[@frankmanza9556]

Just bought the citizens yesterday and my favorite reviewer made a video on the next day! Like it was ment to be! fellow gear nuts think alike.

[@AM2PMReviews]

Nice review! I will watch more videos because I am into watches too.

[@Linux1man]

My citizen came it yesterday, awesome watch. Thanks nutn!

[@gtsonev1988]

What are the cons and pros of it?

[@angelcortez8158]

Bought the Citizen, looks cleaner. Plus I took your advice and got a Barton silicone band.

[@keredrellit3992]

I ended up buying the Citizen because of this review. Thank you so much!

[@VacuumJockey]

Always having fun with your practical watch reviews! I suggest that you take a reviewin' look at Swiss Military Hanowa watches - they are extremely well made, and priced well within the reach of regular people. And more relevantly, they're meant for hard outdoor use.

[@HorizonsleatherBlogspot2012]

Just on the solar characteristic alone, don't rule out Casio. And we all know they aren't expensive. The G-Shock line are tough, and solar quality is a MUST HAVE for me. I love Citizen watches, but haven't ever tried their eco-drive line. Gotta love their automatics, though...if you have the cabbage.

[@dylanl9532]

I'm so so happy that you are doing watch review. Please review marathon watches. They are genuine military issued watches with NATO number. They are a bit pricy. Some of them are pretty heavy. But they are super tough. BTW, if you are into lume, they have tritium gas tube meaning they don't need exposure to the sun to charge and light up in the dark.

[@maxwellmortimermontoure7274]

Used to sell vintage Hamilton’s. Had a lot of problems with them, we had an in house repair guy, at some point we just stopped selling them in store with our free repairs and just sold them on eBay, owner/watch repair guy was just tired of fixing them. Just got a citizen, it’s the shit!

[@nutnfancy]

NF was wearing his new hammie a couple days ago, I was quite surprised. I always thought we shared a sort of tired attitude about them. As cool as they are it is kind of old hearing all about it being the "essential field watch" all the time as if it were the only option. It's great, but it kind of turned me off to it after seeing it was almost the only thing allowed in 1000+ EDC posts until people started branching out. It's died off now, as people have kept adding to their collections so there's a bunch of variety. Thanks for the info. Good to know, it's funky how much maintenance some of these little buggers need. -doodle

[@jinjinweiwei]

Thanks for the video! NAVIFORCE looks really cool.

[@nightrider2k6]

Yo Nutn! you read my mind! I just bought a new seiko diver right before you posted this video!! awesome

[@asianky1e30]

Love my Citizen! It's a fabulous watch that stays out of the way and just takes a beating! Best POU: EDC. This one hits my wrist more than any other watch in my collection.

[@gtsonev1988]

How is the durability of the glass? I just bought mine today

[@markus9415]

The citizen is easily available. The BM8470-11E is an updated version i believe. The Seiko SNE095P2 is much rarer and really hard to find. I went for a Pulsar ( Seiko around 100 dollars ) PX3219X1 which was also pretty hard to find. Also solar and the lumes on the dial were just as good as the Seiko in the vid. Gotta love Chrono24 :)

[@phakeacount2228]

Well, I bought something else I didn't really need, well, maybe a little, because of this website. I now have the Seiko watch you reviewed with a steel band. It was less than $100 as a grey market item intended for the Asian market. Grey market means it has the Amazon warranty, but not the Seiko warranty. Similar American Seiko offerings are around $300. I liked the Seiko because I liked the big 12, 9, and 6. They and all 12 tick marks and the hands glow in the dark. Now, they are radium markings, so they need bright light exposure to work. Tritium is better that way, but it usually wears out after a dozen years or so. The solar feature is a welcomed addition--no dead batteries or either forgetting to wind, or over-winding. In the 1990s, I really liked those plastic Swatches. They weighed almost nothing, and certain models had clean, faces with Arabic numbers and date and day. Also, they were waterproof at least for snorkeling purposes. I added a watch-band compass (plastic watch, remember) and it was all I needed in the outdoors. Take off the compass and the face protector, and it was good for a dress suit. In the '90s, long straps were available to replace the very short ones that came with the watches. Now they aren't. So they are out, but I did buy a metal Swatch from their store in Caesar's Forum in Vegas in '05. The shop added a few extra links to the metal band to fit. Same utilitarian face and not so big that I could not wear it with a suit. I especially liked the radium dial markers and hands. Despite the extra links, it gets a bit tight on my wrist in hot weather, when I get a bit puffy. So, I saw your video. I really liked what I saw, except I did not like the bands. I've preferred metal bands ever since my Grandfather gave me his T.I. digital watch with stretch band in the 1980s. (Wish I still had it.) So, I found the Seiko with a metal band and ordered it. It's a bit heavier than the metal Swatch, but the dial is easier to read. Apparently, one can go snorkeling with it, which the metal Swatch could not do. And, the band is exactly the right size out of the box--slightly loose. Fortunately, if I ever decide it isn't long enough, I can order another band just like this one and just transplant a couple more links. With Swatch, one is pretty much stuck with what the factory offers, and which a proprietary lug pattern, only Swatch bands will fit. I also bought a new knocking around watch, which is a Casio analogue that reads "tough solar illuminator" on the case. It has luminous hour markers, hands, and numbers at the 9, 12, and 3. The 6 position has an LCD window for date, day, seconds, UTC, and 24-hour time. It was under $40. This was intended to replace a Lorus plastic watch I bought for $14 at a discount store about 15 years ago. I have it on a velcro band and use it for amateur astronomy, because the luminous dial is just excellent. Each Arabic number is painted in radium and also the hands, so one sees all the numbers except for the 3 (date window) in the dark. So, I may keep it with my astro stuff just for that.

[@ima4ster]

I enjoy your watch videos. I've been into watches as long as I've been into knives. I'm looking at the Citizen solar powered, radio controlled watches now. Keep them coming. Wouldn't hurt to do more old fashioned knife reviews too. Just saying. :)

[@damiangrouse4564]

Check out the g-shock gw-5000 at amazon

[@xZENxSAMURAIx]

Agree!

[@garyhost1830]

I got the skywawk. did you end up getting a citizen solar? Which one?

[@justapatrolman4246]

please keep up the watch stuff. I am a wannabe watch connoisseur and love the info.

[@jlo6388]

Citizens rock. Have an eco-drive. 10 years. Works like a charm. Had to replace the bracelet few years ago.

[@jamesc.2054]

Seiko does make a fine watch. The kinetic movements are marvelous.

[@TimothyLipinski]

Great Video ! My Timex digital Field Watch Indiglo button failed... set to 24-Hour mode ! UP-graded my Field Watch with a NATO/EDC watchband with a Suunto button clip on compass. Ordered on Valentine Day 2024 a Titanium Field Watch at sub $100.00 USD/U$D that arrived about ten days later in its own plastic shipping container ! Did not like the too thick watchband that came with the watch... So I put on a Zulu Maratac-TM watchband that I ordered a few years earlier ! For active people the Automatic and/or Solar watch is a great idea ! Any good "Double T" watches out in the field (Titanium with Tritium) ? Thank you for a great review ! tjl

[@jahbrake9791]

Great review. I'm with you though. The band on the Citizen+the Seiko= perfect

[@ZS6JMP]

Dude! DUDE DUUUUDE! Got the same citizen. 10 years old and still ticking. Lovely watch yet the straps will give out at some point.

[@seanjoyce9475]

I’ve got the Citizen,and the price has gone way up. Even so,it’s a great watch and perfect for every day wear.

[@thomasreyes6922]

just got my citizen from amazon. just awesome

[@jonathanb1987]

I was wondering if you ever got into field watches. I am a fan of the Timex Expedition watches. They are not solar powered, but they are inexpensive enough to buy another one if one of the two I already own get destroyed. I may get a solar powered field watch sometime in the future now that I know they exist.

[@toddinfl]

Not to mention the Indiglo feature is awesome.

[@jonathanb1987]

Oh yeah. I do like the Seiko glow illumination on the face better than the Timex Expedition.