Citizen Automatic vs Eco-Drive
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Choose Eco-Drive for a low-fuss watch that charges from light. Choose a Citizen automatic if you enjoy mechanical watchmaking and do not mind periodic servicing. Both are well made, and they suit different owners.
Eco-Drive
Light passes through the dial to a solar cell and charges a rechargeable cell. It is accurate, quiet and needs little upkeep, as long as it sees light regularly.
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Automatic
A mechanical movement wound by the motion of your wrist. It has a sweeping seconds hand and often a display back, and it needs servicing every few years. Accuracy is a few seconds a day either way.
Which To Choose
- Frequent travellers: Eco-Drive. It keeps running and stays accurate.
- Watch lovers: Automatic. It offers the mechanical experience.
- First watch: Eco-Drive for ease, automatic if you want to learn about watches.
- Gifting: Either. Eco-Drive is the easier gift to own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Eco-Drive or automatic?expand_more
Neither is better. Eco-Drive is easier to own and automatic is more traditional.
Does Eco-Drive need a battery change?expand_more
Not regularly. It uses a rechargeable cell that charges from light.
Does a Citizen automatic need servicing?expand_more
Yes. Mechanical watches are commonly serviced every few years.