Citizen Eco-Drive Calendrier Review

[@MrGambler650]

Thanks for the video. I purchased this watch today and not one of the sales staff at the store knew how the world time worked! You made it look so simple.........seems the sales staff should have known!! Thanks again.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

MrGambler650 Glad I could help. There's a bit of a learning curve but once you get it it's pretty easy. Congrats on the new watch. Take care👍

[@christopherkerl9943]

I also bought one today, but ANC and HNL are not 1 hour apart its 2

[@huckinator]

Absolutely great review on functionality and beauty of this piece! Your review made me buy it and could not be happier! Keep up the reviews!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Really appreciate that. Glad to help. It's definitely a beautiful watch to have. Enjoy it.

[@buzzmorgan4351]

Nice review! I got this watch while first buying a blue dial g-shock gmb2100, until I turned around and saw this watch in a showcase. I fell in love.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Nice. It's a beautiful watch. Definitely an eye catcher.

[@jamesegan6097]

Perfect review, I haven’t seen a review as good as this before. Also impressive that you respond to your comments.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

James Egan Wow! Thank you. Love the interaction part of this as much as making the videos. Means a lot. Have a great weekend!

[@tonyleva35]

They really need to Include a manual w each watch. The online manuals are trash. Thanks for the info!

[@mbadaluc]

Thanks for showing how to use the time zone ring! Didn't find instructions in the on-line owner's manual.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

No problem at all. Thanks for stopping by :)

[@nataliebrown503]

Just bought one today. Same one and I love it

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Cool! It's a beautiful watch. Enjoy👍

[@vincentgarrett1937]

great review...i come back whenever i forget how to set the watch. your response to questions always help...i love citizen watches, mainly because of the eco-drive. own 4 with the fifth on the way...

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Vincent Garrett Thanks man. Glad to be a help. The designs are awesome and I love how you can just grab and go with them. No need to wind/set although I do like that aspect of automatic watches too. Cheers and congrats on the new watch(love that feeling of a new watch showing up at the door)👍

[@JEYMS]

I think it's not a sapphire crystal. On the Citizen website it says mineral crystal. www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BU2021-51L.html But other than that it's a great watch, I love it !

[@EliBates95]

Really great review man. One thing to add, at 4:44 I believe you stated the dial-window was made of sapphire-crystal. Unfortunately it is actually a mineral dial-window (x3 less harder). Maybe add an annotation so people don't get confused. Nonetheless, great video! subscribed.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Yes good catch. Mis-spoke there and I'll definitely add an annotation. Really appreciate your subscription. Cheers:)

[@contortionist3in1]

On the Citizen website says: Crystal: Anti-Reflective Spherical Crystal

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

You have to pull the crown out to the 2nd position and turn it clockwise. every 24 hours you roll the hour hand ahead changes the day. Hope that helps. Cheers👍

[@wilsonhernandez7196]

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[@Judas_Phart]

Great review! The blue colour of the dial is gorgeous! I know the review is 6 years old, but Citizen are showing it on their website again. I have subscribed after I watched a few of your reviews. You definitely deserve a lot more subscribers. The glass is what Citizen are calling “Anti-Reflective Spherical Crystal” which is easy to misread as ‘Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal’ especially if you are looking at a lot of different watches and are quickly scanning the Watch specs. I initially thought I had read Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal, it was only when I took a more thorough look, that I realised it was Spherical Crystal.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks a lot. Yeah it's a little confusing. I don't think I've ever heard a crystal described like that other than from Citizen.

[@Judas_Phart]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces I’m not sure if it’s a new/ish description from Citizen. It’s only recently that I have noticed the description, “Spherical Crystal” and I know that Citizen use the description “Mineral Crystal” like other brands do. It’s either a new description “Spherical Crystal” or it may be a new version of “Mineral Crystal” that Citizen have created.

[@nikesbenji]

copped this piece. was not disappointed, thanks for the review

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Benji Campos Glad you like it. It's a great watch. Enjoy:)

[@rickdelgado5088]

I have this same time piece the unfortunate problem is you must manually move the world time location yourself every hour otherwise the time goes out of sync. Also there is no offset mark to compensate for day light savings time.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Rick Delgado You're right. It can be a bit of a pain if you're continually tracking a time zone. Still love it though. Cheers:)

[@jennifers7555]

To answer your question, it's pronounced like calendri-eh or "é". It's a French word, and the last "r" is extremely subtle... like your not pronouncing it. Thank you for this video! I just bought this watch, and I guess citizen no longer provides manuals, nor could I find an explanation ANYWHERE on how to use the time zone dial. Very helpful!

[@jonirwin7316]

Good vid, thx. One comment I have tho, which is very common. At 2:55 you describe the "deployment" clasp. The correct word is deployant.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Jon Irwin I've been corrected on that a couple times. Your right and in my future vids that's corrected. Thanks for watching. Cheers:)

[@HandsONreviews4u]

Your like me, your watch matches your married ring. Same with me i ordered the rose gold to match my wedding band👍great video. I am from NY also

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Nice. The rose gold looks great. Bet it goes perfect with the wedding ring. Thanks!

[@BishopHollingsworth]

Just picked this watch up and really appreciated the video! I hit the “subscribe” button! Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Awesome! Thanks. I'm Canadian too btw. Toronto area👍👍

[@BJ-sz3vb]

I love this watch, this is a great one. It’s so classy

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Definitely a great all around watch. Thanks :)

[@ironman2326]

Thanks for the review! I just bought one last night. It looks great. I really hope the quality is as good as it looks because I was looking for something that will last for several years.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

For this price range the quality it up there I found. I'm sure you'll be happy with it. Enjoy and congrats on the new watch.

[@ironman2326]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces Thanks!

[@ironman2326]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces Update: I love my Calendrier! It's been a great watch over this past year. This May for my birthday I'm going to get the white dial Calendrier with the navy blue leather band. Its pretty sharp!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

@@ironman2326 That's so cool man. Awesome to have both colors. Congrats!

[@brianhinder3652]

Very good review of an interesting watch. I agree Citizen has often been underrated/overlooked ... at our disadvantage.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Brian Hinder I've had 2 Ecodrives 1 which has moved on and I was very happy with both. They are really solidly built, no worries with battery changes and they look great too. I prefer mechanical watches like a lot of people but it's nice to have one in the collection. Cheers.

[@brianhinder3652]

I own two Citizen divers, an EcoZilla and NY0040-09W (full lume,) both of which I find excellent and enjoyable. I suspect that collection will added to next year thanks to your video !

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Brian Hinder I may be adding to the collection too thanks to this comment. Just checking out the full lume diver. It's killer. Love it!

[@michelecalo1107]

Very nice watch. Stunning blue dial!! Love the Nighthawk but finally something a little different ;) Another great video, you will be with the big channels in no time if you keep up this fantastic work! Cheers, Michele.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks Michele. That really means a lot to me. Cheers:)

[@keithtextor4892]

100 subs LOL. You've really grown dude, 1.9k right now, I'm sure that will continue to grow. Great video. [I subbed too btw 😃]

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Haha! Appreciate that. Believe it or not that was the hardest number to get to. Thanks man👊

[@jakesully1352]

Great review and it was also very informative. Love the clarity in your descriptions. Very nicely done.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Appreciate it Jake. Thanks and take care.

[@stayfocus2583]

Four years later, you're over 9k subs, # just like time, every sub counts 💪🏾🙏

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks! Hard to believe it's been over 4 years.

[@stayfocus2583]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepiecesAs time flies, your faith determination and perseverance will take you to unexpected boundaries👍🏾

[@MyNameIsGhost]

Beautiful watch, never knew how to pronounce it either LOL I say "calendrie-aye" like a French accent

[@itsKibbleTalksWatches]

Congrats on 100 and a great review of a really cool watch :)

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks James. Much appreciated:)

[@StephenTomko]

Subscribed based on this interview. Well done!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks Stephen. Really appreciate that👍

[@luisjuarez5563]

Just found your channel, it's pretty cool you doing this, thanks

[@OFD]

Great review, really neat Citizen Eco-Drive. Love all the functionality.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks. I thought so too. Thanks:)

[@christo4329]

Great review. Never really considered citizen till now.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks Christopher. I used to feel the same way about Citizen but they are making some really neat stuff lately I find. Thanks for watching:)

[@dustinb2258]

I really think citizen and g shock are putting out some sweet watches for the masses and are made with the best materials and craftsmen for the lower end market. Definitely not an Olevs lol

[@TheLordvenger]

Just keeps getting better love the vids :3

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Really appreciate that. Cheers:)

[@MyNameIsGhost]

So for the 24 hr clock does that inner chapter ring move automatically or do u have to manually align the time every few minutes for accuracy

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

You have to manually set it. Thanks for watching!

[@lordshin73]

dude, excellent review. i just subscribed. thanks for your review. good job.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Lord Shin Thanks so much. Really glad you liked it. Really appreciate you subscribing. Cheers:)

[@Milo30066]

Great informative video!!!! Thanks 👍

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thank you!

[@williamstalvey6920]

Damn Nice Review, informative and to the point. Regards, Bill

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thank so much!

[@dougstyles5091]

Picked it up today. Haven't had time to play with it yet. I will need an extra link or 2. Seems like a nice piece tho.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Doug styles That's great! It's an excellent watch and once you get the hang of the functions is really simple to use. Thanks for stopping by:)

[@dougstyles5091]

TimeToGo Travel And Timepieces ...Thanks for responding. Should I send it to the manufacturer for a couple links? Or a simple local shop would suffice?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Doug styles Not 100% what the best option would be but maybe you could contact Citizen by email and see if they have them for sale.

[@ruredrider]

Very informative. Thanks

[@travisjohnson7531]

Great video! I recently purchased this watch and am confused about the world clock. Should the outer dial rotate automatically once set, or is it always a manual operation?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Travis Johnson Hi Travis. It's manual so you have to adjust it everyone you use it. Once you get the hang of it it's pretty easy although a bit confusing at first. Thanks for watching. Take care👍

[@kangzhenglong]

how do you change the day the of week?

[@2011blueman]

The day of the week (9 o'clock subdial) is connected to the hour/minute function so you have to pull the crown out all the way and keep turning clockwise till you cycle through to the day of the week you need. The day of the month (3 o'clock subdial) is set by half pulling out the crown and turning counter-clockwise.

[@brandonrentschler7535]

What is the lug width on the calendrier and do they all have the same lug width? I have the silver one with rose gold accents on the watch face. I wanna buy a new band for it but I can’t find info on the lug width anywhere

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Hi there. The lug opening is 22mm. Thanks for stopping by.

[@jackthomas6952]

Only drawback to this handsome time piece is the crystal scratches easily.

[@danielhuizar3545]

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but this is the 3rd review I've seen and none mention the bracelet. Sometimes my wrist movement unclasps the bracelet which is very annoying. Not sure if bracelet is too loose or tight but I think it's a design flaw that's a nuisance every time I wear this watch

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I hadn't had that problem but I could see how you're wrist could accidentally press the buttons. Not sure if it's possible to tighten them up somehow?

[@DJSlipstream1]

In your opinion, which is the better watch (both have calendrier function) Citizen Calendrier Citizen Red Arrows (with Calendrier)

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Tough call. Haven't gotten hands in with the Red Arrows but that looks like a really nice watch too.

[@DJSlipstream1]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces Ended up getting the Red Arrows Citizen Eco Drive. It looks awesome. Better as a 42mm+ than anything smaller though.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

@@DJSlipstream1 Cool! Congrats on the new watch.

[@MyNameIsGhost]

Unrelated but I really wish more automatic watches had a power reserve rather than mainly being allotted to eco drives or other solar quartz

[@CD-su2qh]

I have been looking EVERYWHERE, since I didn't get a users manual for some reason on how to set this watch to proper day and date. I was hoping one of you videos would but doesn't and the only other videos that I have found are in a foreign language I don't speak. Can you please help me or direct me where to look, thank you.

[@luisjuarez5563]

I bought mine about a year ago, i'm happy with it so far, it stop working, I've been putting it to charge for 2 days for about 1 hr each, and start working and then stops again, can you tell me what is going on

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I'm not sure. I've had a few eco drives and never had that problem. May have to get Citizen to service it.

[@MrGambler650]

P.S., Still confused somewhat concerning the city abreviations,.... like MDY, RUH, SCL, BJS,...etc! Any idea??

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

MrGambler650 I believe those are airport codes. If you Google them all the ones you mentioned are airports. Possibly certain time zones don't have major cities nearby.

[@coxdevj]

You mind sharing what size wrist you have? That is a large case but it looks fine on your wrist.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

My wrist is about 7.25 inches.

[@coxdevj]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces thanks for the quick reply.

[@locomotyff]

hi. what's the difference between BU2021-51L and BU2021-69L?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Good question. Seems like they are identical. Just sent Citizen a quick email. If they respond I'll let you know.

[@christopherjiava8974]

Ever find out?

[@MoisesColonTV]

Any idea if this watch will work in Puerto Rico? let me explian. right now we have one more hour vs Miami or est. sometimes on the year we have the same hour est. Thoughts?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Moses Colón Wow good question. I think when Miami is on the same time it would be fine and when it's not I think you have to make an adjustment of 1 hour when using the world time function. Hope that helps. Take care.

[@MoisesColonTV]

TimeToGo Travel And Timepieces yes probably. Right now i have the citizen at4010-50e titanium version. it kills me when I cant use an atomic and radio control watch... so most of the time i am using it at the local hour manual function because i do receive the signal from the antenas but you can see the watch updating itself to the Newyork time zone (1 hour of me behind) 😢😢😢 Not sure how to solve this problem with a new watch like this one on the review or just keep on my wrist automatic watches. currently using an skx007

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Moses Colón Yeah that's to bad. I have an SKX too and love it.

[@MoisesColonTV]

TimeToGo Travel And Timepieces awesome. can i ask you a favor? will send you an email could you please take a picture of the dial with the current ny est time so I can confirm how the world time function might work for me for winter season?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Moses Colón Sure send me an email. It's in the description. I'm on NYC time here too BTW.

[@daddyshark702]

I just got this watch, great looking piece. My only company is there's no perpetual calendar??? Or am I wrong??? Plz let me know that might make me bring it back. My 10 year old citizen has it don't want to have to change the date every month. Turn off for me cause I'm use to not having to. Kinda sad huh?! Haha

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Yeah unfortunately not a perpetual calendar. Still a great watch but you'll have to change the date manually! Thanks for stopping by:)

[@simondram3108]

Great review! Do you think this would be too big for a 5.9 inch baby wrist?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Chris Bram It would probably be on the bigger side on your wrist but you might be able to pull it off. I'd try one on if possible to be sure though. Thanks for checking out the vid. Cheers👍

[@lettyzeedyk]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

No problem! Thanks for watching :)

[@Hauler24]

How do I change the day? Like Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday etc

[@danielnathan9766]

Love my watch thank you for you video

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

No problem at all. Enjoy it. Cheers!

[@jamesdobson5290]

I have this watch in white and it does not have a sapphire crystal and neither does the blue one like this one in your review. It is on Amazon and it states that it has a mineral crystal.

[@mattbundy4900]

How do you change the date (number) ? I’ve gotten everything set except for that

[@Born2Legit]

Did u figure it out

[@Sathya_Sreenivas_Krishna_Kotha]

Hi 👋 Thanks for awesome videos 😎 recently I brought the same watch model number # BU2026-65H however I am unable to fix it for my local time +5:30 (India) therefore could you plz let me know on how to set in my local time ?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

KSS Krishna I don't have this model anymore so not 100% sure. I did find a link with the instruction though. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.citizenwatch-global.com/support/pdf/e810/e.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwj11-Wpy8zbAhXBy4MKHWYxD-sQFjAMegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw2smUzwy1OezoLkRGCuYcGV Hope that helps. Thanks.

[@Sathya_Sreenivas_Krishna_Kotha]

TimeToGo Travel And Timepieces thanks 🙏

[@austinscilabra33]

Awesomeeee videoo, thankyouu veryy muchh for helping me out with my watch, i really appreciate that, you made me fall in love with this watch even more now bec of all the things i know about it from you, the lumes is the coolest part and wouldnt have figured that out if i didnt let it charge good thankyou very much man

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

austin scilabra No problem. Thanks for checking out the vid. Cheers.

[@bradd5961]

Does this have a perpetual calender?

[@JurgenADV]

Very nice content dense review. Thank you

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

JurgenADV Hopefully not too dense ;) Thanks!

[@phildangit5022]

Next time show how you set the watch.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Phil Dangit I'll do my best. Cheers:)

[@thomashale1582]

How do you change the date?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

It's been awhile since I owned this one but I believe you pull the crown out half way to the first position to change the date.

[@briansilva6433]

Hey I don't know if you'll read this but I think my world time is broken I did what you said and lined up the number with my time zone and it hasn't moved it stayed at 1800

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

It doesn't move. When you want to check the time in a different time zone you have to adjust it every time. Hope this helps:)

[@WarmGentz]

im really confused as to how to set the sub dials ive looked at the instructions but im still lost

[@ioakimmakis9288]

It is a very good watch, but numbers of date are tiny. Who can read it?

[@markgraham42]

Great video

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks Mark.

[@joeblades]

How do u set this watch???.

[@danielhuizar3545]

Mineral crystal, not sapphire*

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

My mistake.

[@jordanmulder8]

I have this watch and noticed that if you put it in certain positions that it will not read acturatally because some time zones are the same time but it will say it is an hour ahead i don't know how that really works

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Jordan Mulder Not 100% but it might be due to certain places not having daylight savings time.

[@jordanmulder8]

Ok because I looked it up and half the year Alaska and Hawaii are at the same time so that probably made it a little inaccurate

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Jordan Mulder Its a great watch though. Thanks for watching👍

[@melodychest9020]

how do you compensate for DST?! Looks like there isn't anything to do that. For example, the time difference between London and Sydney can be either 9, 10 or 11 hours depending on the time of year! There is no point in my opinion if a world watch cannot allow for some sort of DST setting. Only other way is to get a GPS or a radio I guess. Watch looks good and thanks for the review.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I think you're pretty much stuck with doing it manually on this one. Thanks.

[@usmanrasheed196]

Nice watch but it's not a sapphire crystal instead it's an anti reflective mineral crystal

[@Goldsteinburg]

ahh! I was sold on it having sapphire glass! now what do i do lmao

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

DrivasTheGenius Yep. Mispoke there:)

[@dustinb2258]

I just bought this watch off eBay. They wanted $420 at the mall. Ehhh

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Nice. Congrats on the new watch.

[@alexheinz8376]

👍

[@ahmedabdulhalem9475]

طريقه الشراء والشحن

[@fatherfarrelldrinkswater8306]

This has mineral Quartz not sapphire

[@furzkram]

It's funny when a watch expert doesn't know how to properly wear a watch on the wrist. The crown poking into the flesh of the back of your hand when angling the hand up is a no-go.

[@GaiusSoranus]

Its funny you think there is a 'proper' way to wear a watch. Having the crown poke into the body of the hand is, well, uncomfortable, but doesn't mean it's incorrect. Depending on the size of the watch/diameter, shape, length of bracelet/strap, fitting of the bracelet/strap, and size of the wrist, all dictate how the watch will wear on one's wrist. I know for a fact, I have watches that fit perfectly, however I have a titanium eco drive with two micro-adjustments that don't allow me to find the perfect fit, so I'm either left with it being too tight, and pushing the crown into my hand uncomfortably, like you say, or it's too loose, and it slides down to the base of my forearm. So tell me... Which one is right then? And what if there's no perfect in between because of all the factors I mentioned? And what about those watch lovers that wear it super loose, where it drops half way down to their elbow, are they wrong too?

[@christopherkerl9943]

The world time function is wrong😡

[@yootoobercritikk1555]

This watch DOES NOT have a sapphire crystal.