CitizenMen's Eco-Drive Sport Luxury PCAT Chronograph Watch

It seems many have gotten the functions of this watch confused with the AT4008-51E, which is the older Stainless Steel Version of this watch with an E650 movement. Before I review this watch (CB5908-57E), let me briefly differentiate between the S.S. AT4008 and the STi CB5908.I have had the Stainless Steel Model (AT4008-51E) of this watch for several years, and I have been very pleased with it. Now some quick comparisons between the Stainless Steel and the Super Titanium watches.The AT4008 is Stainless Steel, weighs 6.05 ounces, and has a red-mode hand mine with an E650 movement.The CB5908 is Super Titanium, weighs 3.90 ounces, has a blue-mode hand, and has the E660 movement. This makes the Titanium 36% lighter. Note that the Titanium has an extra link vs the Stainless Steel, yet still weighs less. If the number of links were the same, it would most likely weigh 40% less.The AT4008 has the city codes inside the mode section of the watch.The CB5008 has them on the outside of the bezel and has many more selections.Both have WR200 or 666 feet of water resistance.Size-wise, they are identical. Many will say that this watch feels cheap because of its weight. This is supposed to be lighter as it is Super Titanium.If you are used to an E650 movement, this watch will take some time. However, it is not hard and easier as the E660 movement is an upgrade from the E650. You can download the appreciated and the full PDF instruction manual from Citizen.The first thing you want to do is check the CHARGE of the watch. It should be okay, but if it is not pointing toward the upper charge level, most definitely charge it before doing anything with the watch. To check the charge. If the mode hand is NOT already set to [TME] on the mode hand, do the following.1. Pull the crown out to position 12. Rotate the crown to move the mode hand to point to [TME] - (there are two of them, and it doesn't matter which one you point to.3. Push the crown back to position 04. Press and release the lower right button (A)5. If your watch has the mode hand pointing to [TME], press the lower (A) button without doing steps 1-4.The button is located at the top right section where the days of the week are located. The had will move to a graph, and it should be towards the top of the graph. If not, charge it first.Note that the instructions are redundant and ask you to pull the crown out and move the mode hand to TME. If you have already done that, there is no need to keep doing it, as you can press the A or B button to advance to the next step.Your watch should arrive with the correct date and Leap year already set in memory. If it is, you can skip a lot of the setup instructions. If not, follow the instructions to set up the leap year located on page three of the abbreviated instructions.If you buy this watch, use the instructions for the E660 movement and pay attention to the TME settings in the mode section. There are two of each setting, ALM, CHR, SET, and TME, on the watch. It doesn't matter which TME, SET, CHR, or ALM you are on, as they both work the same; they are there for symmetry, and should the minute or hour hand be in the way when setting or changing the watch.If the date is correct on the watch and you are in a time zone that allows a signal to the Atomic Clock, don't worry about setting the time. Just ensure you have selected the correct Time Zone and DTS is either ON or OFF, depending on your location. Put your watch in a window facing towards Ft. Collins, CO, and in the morning, your watch should have the exact time to the second.Now, more about the watch. It is light, and I don't even realize I'm wearing it. It seems to be cooler than the Stainless Steel brother. It can go from casual to dress without missing a beat. With its anti-glare sapphire crystal, you don't have to be overly cautious about scratches, and unlike other titanium watch bands, this one does not appear to scratch too easily. Citizen has infused the band with a process that makes it much more scratch-resistant.Take it from a guy who likes watches. This one will make it into my rotation at least twice per week.It's a great watch with great features.Now, I don't use a few things, but if I did, it would be a bit of a letdown. The Alarm feature is way too quiet. Don't plan on it waking you up unless you sleep with your arm under your head. It works, but it just isn't very loud.I wish it had a magnifier over the date. I have to look too long to see the date, which comes with age.Other than these two things, this watch is great. It is the perfect size for me.StatsAge 61Height 6'1"Weight 235I like this size; if you are much bigger or much smaller, it may not be the watch for you.BTW if you need more links, you can contact Citizen, and they will send you two links free of charge.

I purchased in total four Citizen watches recently including the blue Angel. I say that so that you understand that this is probably the lightest of them. I have always leaned towards a heavier watch, but this one could be an every day wear and still be comfortable. It is quite beautiful, and I have received many compliments on it. I would recommend it to a friend, which I have already done It is a quartz movement watch and does sync with the world clock in Colorado. Therefore, you rarely need to adjust it. When you go to other cities, you simply set the minute dial on the city and it will auto adjust. Look closely at the picture of the face and you can see the cities listed around the inside of the bezel. In the US that would be New York, Chicago (9), Denver, and LA, representing the different times zones. One thing to keep in mind of these solar charging watches as they runoff a capacitor/battery and it needs to stay in light to keep it charged. This watch can be out of light for days, but I would still try and sit on a shelf near a window. If you do purchase one, you will need to go online to pull the operation manual. They aren’t somewhat complex, but with some time it’s actually very easy to understand. Overall, this is a great product and very happy with my purchase!!!

The Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Sport Luxury PCAT Chronograph Watch is a remarkable blend of elegance and advanced technology. Its Eco-Drive feature ensures I never have to worry about battery changes, while the atomic timekeeping keeps me perfectly synchronized. This watch not only looks great but also performs exceptionally well, making it a fantastic addition to my collection.

READ THIS IF YOU CANNOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO SET YOUR WATCH: This is a model E660 NOT the E650 which is featured in most videos on the internet. The only difference is on the E660 the time zones are on the outer bezel instead of the inner function dial. This may seem like a minor thing, but it completely changes how the watch is set. Trust me and search for the model E660 directions which are on the Citizen website and as of the date of posting this review there were a few videos online as well.NOW ON TO THE REVIEW!Got this watch during Prime Days for about half the list price and am extremely happy with the purchase. Other than a minor, time wasting, frustrating hour or two figuring out how to set the watch properly I've got to say it is well worth the money.At 42mm the case fits nicely on a small to mid size wrist. It is smaller looking then it appears in the pictures and even online reviews which was fine by me. Just note this if you have larger wrists, this watch might look "funny" on your arm.It has a nice heft to it, but not too much. Not sure what the reviewers who were complaining about it usually wear. It is lighter than some of my other 42-44mm chrono style watches. Doesn't feel heavy when on and is nicely balanced.Case is well polished and the two tone coloring gives it a slightly different, dressier edge than other models. I don't think I would wear this with a suit, but if this was your only watch it wouldn't look out of place.Has tons of cool functions like the perpetual calendar and automatic setting to atomic clock radio signal. This is really a "set it and forget it" kind of watch. Eco-drive is nice too as there will never be a battery change needed. Just make sure you leave it in the sunlight or at least under a lamp for a few days after it arrives. Mine had a decent charge already but I want to "top it off" before putting it into regular rotation. If you leave this in your dark watch box for months on end though it is going to die. But, hey, it is a great watch so you ought to be wearing it on a regular basis anyhow.The chrono function is also only OK. The minute dial is so small it is impossible to see which hash it is on accurately. Fine if you are timing something for up to 60 seconds or you don't mind counting the minutes yourself. Seriously though, how many times do you really use that chrono function? Like three times ever, right? I would just think the fine people at Citizen would have addressed this obvious flaw seeing this particular model of watch has been in their catalog for almost a decade and this is the recently updated one.One minor complaint though. I had to take out every single available link in it and even then it barely was enough to fit my wrist. If you have very narrow wrists you may be out of luck.Also, haven't been able to get the watch to sync with the local radio broadcast. I'll try to position it according to the instructions for a few nights and see if it finally communicates. If not, though it appears to be accurate enough.The biggest question though: is this watch worth the list price if Amazon (or elsewhere) does not have it discounted? On that, I would say generally "no" in that I prefer other watch makers in this price range, but that is just my personal preference. If you can find this for around $400 either here or somewhere else though, I would say buy it.