Tearing Down a Radio Controlled Citizen Eco-Drive

[@stray4095]

It's definitely gave me a new respect for the new Eco drive proximity watch I just bought. It's no Patek Philippe, but it's quality and craftsmanship in its own right.

[@brianbuchert6382]

Jeremy M I’d rather have this money aside than the patek the citizen looks much better other than the patek using real gold I think it looks like something from my great grandfathers junk drawer and a piece of costume jewelry

[@philipdenner8504]

your right Jeremy, but i bet you its more accurate.

[@jessec377]

The citizens align themselves via radio signal to atomic clocks every night so they are among the most accurate watches on earth.

[@wadeking0013]

This is so cool, I have a Radio Controlled Eco Drive, and I’m Sure it looks just like this on the inside. It’s a different version of this one but nearly identical. Thanks!

[@stefanopolido7595]

the amount of effort and thinking put into the creation of these watches is mind blowing

[@IamHollandator]

I wanna see this man put that mess back together now

[@ka9vmp]

When I was a kid I enjoyed watching my uncle work on the mechanical watches in his shop. He was a big guy, and seeing him work with the tiny parts fascinated me.

[@Thebigboram]

The stupid young side of my brain said, "that's cool I will try that". But then the half that's lived half of a century said, "don't be stupid, stupid".....

[@jerryg50]

Taking apart a watch like this to change a part inside, and then properly re-assemble it is a huge skill. Takes a lot of learning and the ability to visualize how it functions. As much as I know in physics, electronics, and engineering theory, I would never be able to make that watch work again on my own. Because I do not have the required dexterity and steadiness I could not even attempt this type of task!

[@Thebigboram]

You have lived long enough to achieve wisdom. I salute you sir!

[@murderwasthebass1]

These Citizen radio controlled atomic timepieces are a marvel of engineering! I love my Citizen AT9010-52E. The battery charges itself and the time sets itself. Looks great too!

[@WerewolfMaster]

It's capacitor, not a battery - it's Eco-Drive - it has no battery.

[@navinanandramamoorthi7896]

@@WerewolfMaster It has either a capacitor or a rechargeable lithium-ion battery

[@jameschristiansson3137]

@@WerewolfMaster The E650 caliber this Citizen watch has uses a Panasonic CTL920F lithium battery.

[@srikantamohanty4214]

Does it change date correctly after Feb 28?

[@jameschristiansson3137]

@@srikantamohanty4214 Yes, it will change the date correctly until February 28, 2100.

[@kaiok1777]

Legend has it that he's still searching for those c-clips 1:12.

[@erickcarlson9245]

Haha! I was thinking the same thing!

[@jesusvasquez3293]

They were deleted from existence

[@si_vis_amari_ama]

My EcoDrive has given me well over 10 years of flawless service. If mistakenly left in a drawer, it quickly charges and works perfectly.

[@cherryberryplays8610]

I purchased this watch in 2012 and paid 250$, many asked why so expensive. After watching this video, I realized that this is worth 1000$. Its my prized possession till today and counting.

[@reallauradee]

Want another one? $500 and it's yours.

[@WerewolfMaster]

it's not - it has still many plastic elements that could be metal.

[@malaise92]

@@WerewolfMaster kinda how Rolex are not priced by the raw material cost?

[@kendesjarlais7577]

I have the same watch . Very accurate .a great calibre watch.A lot goes into the things that’s for sure

[@navinanandramamoorthi7896]

I have a newfound respect for Citizen and the Eco Drive system. I just got a new Eco Drive watch and I'm going to appreciate it even more.

[@tiberiu_nicolae]

I disassembled mine and put it back together. Now I have 1 extra screw.

[@Ihaveseenthings577]

Smoke a dubby you'll figure it out...😬

[@guinea4594]

Keep dissembling and reassembling it and you have unlimited screws, sell the screws and make a fortune

[@icervoid]

You screwed your watch. hehe

[@samabala6348]

In general most of us do a kind of research and end up spoiling the mechanism.

[@Diagenesis12]

@@guinea4594 I like it man :)

[@giangvu7902]

Very cool video. I have always wanted to see the inside of these watches!

[@Shino2600]

Wow! I have the same model- it’s a lot more complex than I thought for Eco Drive!

[@karthikmuthyala]

Can you say that model

[@alekssorokoletov]

@@karthikmuthyala e650-s075157

[@antoniorupecio2122]

The problem is how to assemble it back hahahaha

[@NvThaKidd]

fgsdf adfwxg Watch the video in reverse 😝

[@Ihaveseenthings577]

And keep the warranty....😁👍

[@stray4095]

As the teardown went on, I kept thinking I would probably just as soon throw everything away and go buy a new watch LOL than try to get it back together the way it came.

[@rahirizwankhan2281]

Nooo it’s too easy

[@13noman1]

Pretty cool! Never imagined all of that was in there. Yeah, I shudder to think about the reassembly.

[@coreygimbel4732]

The mere thought of reassembling that gives me a headache. Disassembly seemed almost casual. Reassembly not so much/

[@soloban81]

Thanks. This is what I needed to get into the back of my watch to replace the capacitor.

[@protexusa]

0:48 where i can buy movement ring for my Citizen ECO-Drive C650-Q02128 ?

[@noy2568]

Frm citizen official website

[@tonysonglalala]

When I was a kid at elementary school, I disassembled a small analog alarm clock and able to put it back, OMG! It still tick when I lay it down, like magic !!!

[@kishortsf]

Same

[@Luckyflower1969]

I would like to change the batterie but i dont know to remove the plate which fixed it. I need some help?

[@reece2182]

What i took from this video is I will not be taking my watch apart

[@tylersims6264]

Loved this video. Love this watch. It was a Christmas present from my wife last year.

[@WerewolfMaster]

your wife has a nice taste in new tech in watches.

[@watchfan6180]

Is it still possible and cost effective to have the capacitor on eco drive ray mears super tough changed and hands re oiled? I ask as watch has no removable case back and movement is changed from the front of the watch.

[@marco.caporicci]

Very Very beautiful E660 MOVEMENT

[@paullantuch2205]

E-650?

[@sscott65s1]

I am looking for a new Teflon seal for the back for this exact watch. Do you have a part number or size on it? Thank you.

[@cavemanabc]

Hi there! I have an Eco Drive H610 and I am trying to remove the cap in order to change the capacitor. Is there a particular spot on the cap (like an indentation) where I can place the watchmaker knife to pry it open? Or I just can pick any spot? Thanks

[@stalos1501]

AT4004-52E Caliber E650 Great teardown!!!

[@superfast30]

Really good build quality!

[@Kampf0r]

I can't screw the crown of my citizen down. It's almost as if the threading on the tube itself is bad - not the crown. If that is the case, what can I do to fix it?

[@coreygimbel4732]

send it to Citizen

[@TODOSUBASTA2011]

THE CROWN OF THE WATCH CAME OUT OF THE BOX. HOW DO I MAKE IT INSERTED AND NOT COME OUT AGAIN? THANKS

[@mikedev0220]

Where can i purchase this oring?

[@YoManSan]

That minute hand looked a bit bent... 😅

[@anaswarelayadath]

Can you re fit it ???

[@projectmike859]

which model Eco drive is this?

[@richmond3974]

just so cool to watch him disassemble. and then the hard work begins. :)

[@LaberintoAzul]

I had one that didt have crown. I give it away. It did not have the back cover or any visible way to open it. Do you know how to open this kind of citizen?

[@Herr_Bone]

Laberinto Azul, it is only possible from the front which requires some tools. Search for „citizen monocase“ if you want to know more.

[@LaberintoAzul]

@@Herr_Bone Thanks, always learning.

[@stevek8829]

I was hoping to see the gearing that controls the perpetual calendar. This watch knows when to change dates and does it internally. Rolex and Omega can not. This watch gets set for leap year and keeps track. I wanted to see what drives calendar ring.

[@emmanuelrodriguez2346]

Maybe the calendar is driven directly by the main hands but also can be modified with an especific motor. So, since the microcontroller has acces to data data from the gps system, it can change the calendar by itself. Also, the calendar main gear has contact pins so maybe that is how the microcontroller knows if the date dial is in 29, 30 or 31. You could try setting bad the date at the beginning of the month and check if it gets auto updated on any of those days.

[@michaelbauers8800]

Quite sophisticated for a quartz watch.

[@BillKinsman]

I suppose that it was not running anymore. It is nice to have all the right tools for the job.

[@jmoser13]

Excellent watch, but plastic parts and gears?

[@markiangooley]

Seiko does that too, it seems, even with all-mechanical watches. I don’t know why.

[@WerewolfMaster]

3:02 It's capacitor, not a battery - it's Eco-Drive - it has no battery. The video spreads untrue info. This golden thing means it's a capacitor - ik it's similar

[@p.istaker8862]

That is a cell, not a Capacitor. A capacitor would not work as a power reserve in this application. It would discharge too quickly.

[@bettersteps]

I'm surprised the casebook isn't a screw down considering the water resistance is 200m.

[@iz723]

Same with the crown

[@jsollien127]

Awesome! Now I want all those tools...and a watch

[@sukiiish]

Thank you esslinger team, wonderful video.

[@Energy_69]

I didn’t know how many pieces were inside,..but a lot ,..respect to Citizen watch

[@ivanildoeliassouza7394]

Gostaria de ver as posições dos rotores

[@icervoid]

I have the CC9015-54E Eco-Drive Satellite Wave. Is the same battery for this two watches ? And what model ?

[@Eric-mp4ft]

So begs the question, is it worth the while to take it to a Citizen dealer and replace the battery!!!! It’s (charged up!) leave it alone in my drawers for weeks! Still kept good time but when I wear it, it’s stops, I take it off and leave on table for a few days it’s ticking away!! Bloody strange

[@nhutle3924]

Thanks. That's very complex

[@lesgillard1685]

Bloody fantastic. Thank you.

[@rpgggjdmsmkw8]

What do you mean by radio controlled?

[@murderwasthebass1]

The watch automatically synchronizes with an atomic clock at 2am every morning. The time is always precise and daylight savings time updates as well.

[@kaiok1777]

@@murderwasthebass1 GTFO, that's amazing.

[@puthisapen8058]

Can I send you to repair my citizen watch radio controlled watch?

[@abdulmv5169]

How to fix hands E870 citizen after service

Depois ainda vem me dizer que só o relógio automático tem muitas peças soltas!!!! Olha pra isso!!! Quanta tecnologia em um relógio a quartz/solar! Incrível.... Agora tenho mais respeito ao relógio quartz... Não é só um circuito fechado!!!

[@GwenAllyssor]

Plastic?

[@rahoffman123]

Im having issues same exact watch ive had for long time love it and now it dont work im sending to kay jewelers to have fixed cant wait to get my baby back payed fortune for it citizen best watch around

[@rahoffman123]

Im sure its the recharge bttry

[@dvamateur]

I have a watch, just with a strap instead of bracelet. I like all the functions and layout. Very clever. The solar panel is a bit too leftist greenie, but I still like Eco-Drive.

[@murderwasthebass1]

Leftist greenie! Haha.

[@iz723]

Facepalm

[@Oh_Charlie]

Probably the patten they have, otherwise other watch companies should do this solar power mechanism. I had a super titanium with saphire crystal, hope it last for a while.

[@pgmurrin]

You didn’t unravel the copper wire from those watch cha ma call it things , so it not completely disassembled.

[@SLO4SpeedBump]

Thanks for this video. Very interesting.

[@alexandrossotiropoulos5621]

Whenever i reassemble something i have dismantled I end up with a coupe of extra screws

[@binkyboobosh1]

Getting these things back together and setting up the various functions is horrendous. Best to send them back to Citizen who just replace the movement. Citizen have been replacing rather than repairing analogues for many years and it's difficult to get them to provide individual parts, anyway. They realised it was much more cost effective. The LCDs were easier to work on with fewer parts. Screws on Citizen quartz watches are always a very thin tap which are easy to snap off when undoing. It's good to know that the size is pretty standard and has been since the 8630. You can use screws out of the cheap Miyota stuff. Good to know if you shear one whilst undoing battery covers.

[@FA-ud8fy]

3 yrs later, Still interesting,,

[@anaswarelayadath]

It's another world in there...

[@AssassinsCreedHalo]

Wonderful Watch , which model is it ?

[@jimdog]

This is the Citizen PCAT ( us.citizenwatch.com/us/en/mens-pcat/AT4124-51H.html ). I own the same watch but in a different color. Mind blowing to see it torn apart!!!

[@AssassinsCreedHalo]

Thank you so much Jimi !

[@hoofarted1]

Citizen at4004-52e. I believe it was released around 2011. The PCAT model is newer.

[@jimdog]

When I go to us.citizenwatch.com/us/en/mens-pcat/AT4004-52E.html (the model you mention) it says it's the PCAT. I think Citizen uses the PCAT (Perpetual Chrono Atomic Time) acronym for several different models :-)

[@brianbuchert6382]

I just bought this in granite/black it’s beautiful and seeing it taken apart like this is incredible

[@pavy415]

No finger protectors and calling a capacitor a battery

[@paullantuch2205]

Call it Accumulator , what it is indeed.

[@markiangooley]

I have a simpler model of Citizen atomic watch, just three hands and day. More similarities to a mechanical watch than I’d expect, but of course many obvious differences. More complicated inside than its nature would lead me to think.

[@manuvns]

Amazing video!

[@ibraheemmerchant262]

Completely amazed that was helpful thanks

[@JANUS-J]

Woooowwwww that was amazing !! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@chrisarcher5573]

Interesting that the back has the DO NOT OPEN on it. I have had some repair shops refuse to work on my Citizen because of this. After watching this, I might change the crystal myself.

[@mjshuja9091]

You people the BEST👍👍👍😱😱😱

[@agha7627]

U took all parts, who is going to put it back, it was a big job

[@alanjohnson7513]

thats a masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vladimirchapranov]

Unbeleivable!!!

[@HM2SGT]

How to turn $200-$500 worth of precision equipment into zero dollars worth of bits and pieces

[@johnwood9378]

Why?

[@jamesmay2343]

i tore apart my citizen altichron, now i cannot put it back....

[@KurdishMedia-bl9ce]

Thanks 😍🤗❤️

[@dvamateur]

Screw off? Maybe unscrew...

[@wb7926]

why?

[@jesusvasquez3293]

And this is why citizen eco drives are not replicated. It would cost too much money that it just wouldn't be worth it.

[@alejandrofernandezreyes4793]

nothing like an automatic that are very long lived I have a vintage Citizen 1982 21 jewels and it does not compare with Eco Drive

[@andreatomati8048]

an automatic is inaccurate, if you don't buy a cocs one (5k€)

[@-WhizzBang-]

Cool video, but I would definitely NOT attempt to do this myself with my $1000 Citizen Eco Drive.....I would open it to change the rechargeable battery and that is as far as I would go...;)

[@timlemmon9474]

Not gonna lie, I had a lot of anxiety watching this! Yikes!

[@jeffersonjeffo8457]

WOW!!!

[@paulsalmon4771]

Citizen makes watches...

[@1coteca]

Surpirsed to see a battery on a solar watch

[@swabby429]

Why? A way to store electricity is necessary to retain timekeeping capabilities when the watch is exposed to darkness. The solar panel charges the battery.

[@1coteca]

@@swabby429 It must be a sort of capacitor battery as opposed to your ordinary quartz watch

[@pdtech4524]

How do you imagine a solar watch retains the correct time during darkness at night? It has to have a battery/capacitor system to store power reserve! Actually my Citizen Eco Drive will happily sit in the box in complete darkness for months and months and still retain enough power to be accurate and still working! Fantastic technology. Citizen put a 5 year warranty on these watches, I think for a long time Rolex and Omega didn't even have warranties that long! Citizen are now saying the batteries in these retain 80% of their original power after 20 years and could potentially last up to 40 years! You imagine how many batteries you would have bought and have fitted on a conventional quartz watch, think of the cost saving and the reduced impact on the environment in battery waste disposal. 😎👍

[@p.istaker8862]

@@swabby429 Uses a rechargable lithium ion cell, not a capacitor. A capacitor discharges in a similar way to throwing a switch, and would not work in this application

[@jameschristiansson3137]

@@p.istaker8862You are correct of course. Whenever a solar watch is discussed the "It's a capacitor!" crowd comes out of the woodwork. This video shows a Panasonic CTL920F which Panasonic describes as a coin-type cobalt titanium rechargeable lithium battery.

[@MrJairo3259]

Show!

[@worlboss2844]

Wow

[@johnnicola4643]

😂😂😂why u tear down this watch without any reason.hahahahha

[@paullantuch2205]

To prevent overzealous people to do it!

[@srikantamohanty4214]

What radio control? Better a smart watch, blue tooth connected to phone.

[@BillKinsman]

To reassemble, just reverse the disassembly procedure

[@dumptonpark]

How the chuff do you know how it all goes back together. 🍪☕

[@kieronjonesanotheredenband8496]

well thats buggered it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@holonalu]

Sorry Esslinger, you had that watch apart before you shot this. No way does the caseback come off that easy, same with the chrono tubes. Especially with that piece of crap from Horrortech.

[@davidka5204]

You are right and I noticed some signs on the caseback. The probably edited the first attempt out as it was too hard to get it off. But still - nice video.

[@danyogarcia5063]

All this tells me is BETTER TAKE IT TO A Professional Watch person. Or mines will become an eco crash and burn. And the music wtf

[@brianbuchert6382]

Danyo Garcia mines? Lol

[@p.istaker8862]

Well that was a lot of plastic.

[@lamhoangvt3112]

cool vid indeed but shouldn't you be wearing gloves?

[@p.istaker8862]

No. it's just plastic.