Life Watches: Citizen Eco-Drive, Tissot or Victorinox? - Page 7

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-16-2013, 04:57 PM

Looking for a new watch, and seem to have it narrowed down to three. Would love to spend $1000+ on a watch, but decided to keep it under $500.

I keep coming back to these - wondering if anyone has any experience with these specific watchmakers, or have any suggestions in my range.

Thanks!

Tissot PRS516:

Victorinox ChronoClassic XLS:

Citizen Eco-Drive World Chronograph:

**Dartgod** · 12-17-2013, 09:32 AM

I've had a Citizen Eco-Drive for 9-10 years now. No issues whatsoever, other than replacing the leather band a couple of times.

L.A. Chieffan · 12-17-2013, 09:51 AM

Nixon

COchief · 12-17-2013, 09:54 AM

I have to jump in here to refute/defend the Citizen brand from Saul "homefield is only worth 1/2 a point in the nfl" Good. I have 3 Eco Drives and have owned them for 10+ years. They are a quality product and are always on time and never need a battery (massive convenience). There are a billion styles and price ranges to choose from and there is usually a very good reason why a company dominates sales in the modern marketplace...quality. I have never had an issue with scratching and wear them daily, not sure why Phobia's out there swinging hammers with dress watches on and bitching but I'll let him explain that one.

As for the OP, I like #2 by far the best as it has a more simple and clean look. However, I will admit a strong bias against Chronos they are too busy for my tastes. They seem to be the adult version of the digital calculator watch we had as kids. I would also consider that you would be purchasing at the top of Citizen's price range, might want to up your brand a bit and get a cheaper/used model of a more glitzy brand.

COchief · 12-17-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

Nixon

Flat hat/belieber douchebag detected. Take your gay swag somewhere else new direction, this is a thread for men.

L.A. Chieffan · 12-17-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by COchief

Flat hat/belieber douchebag detected. Take your gay swag somewhere else new direction, this is a thread for men.

Don't be jel

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 12-17-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

Every ****ing machine you interact with has a clock on it.

Every one.

Car, TV, Computer, etc.

Just having a watch is ridiculously redundant...

not everyone has a cell phone, car, tv, computer handy 24/7. For instance on some jobsites we are not allowed to carry cellphones. I need to know what time it is.

12-17-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by COchief

I have never had an issue with scratching and wear them daily, not sure why Phobia's out there swinging hammers with dress watches on and bitching but I'll let him explain that one.

The watches I've had are more of a sport, diving watch. None of the 3 were even damaged on a job site. One was obviously abused. It was left on the hood of a car and run over in my driveway. The other had the crown pop out with me walking around my house. The last just died. No particular reason. Wasn't battery or anything else. Factory authorized Citizen service center wanted more to repair than it cost new so I bailed on it.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 12-17-2013, 10:10 AM

this is my current. Nothing fancy, it's titanium which is nice.

scho63 · 12-17-2013, 10:37 AM

I own four Raymond Weil watches. Love them

Here are some you may like

http://www.raymond-weil.com/en/mens-.../watch-finder/

12-16-2013, 04:57 PM
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2051115	Watches: Citizen Eco-Drive, Tissot or Victorinox? Looking for a new watch, and seem to have it narrowed down to three. Would love to spend $1000+ on a watch, but decided to keep it under $500. I keep coming back to these - wondering if anyone has any experience with these specific watchmakers, or have any suggestions in my range. Thanks! Tissot PRS516: Victorinox ChronoClassic XLS: Citizen Eco-Drive World Chronograph:
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12-17-2013, 09:32 AM	#91
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $3580000	I've had a Citizen Eco-Drive for 9-10 years now. No issues whatsoever, other than replacing the leather band a couple of times. __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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12-17-2013, 09:51 AM	#92
L.A. Chieffan PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: American Gardens Building Casino cash: $2688654	Nixon
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12-17-2013, 09:54 AM	#93
COchief Blame it on the Henne Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Donk-town Casino cash: $6283231	I have to jump in here to refute/defend the Citizen brand from Saul "homefield is only worth 1/2 a point in the nfl" Good. I have 3 Eco Drives and have owned them for 10+ years. They are a quality product and are always on time and never need a battery (massive convenience). There are a billion styles and price ranges to choose from and there is usually a very good reason why a company dominates sales in the modern marketplace...quality. I have never had an issue with scratching and wear them daily, not sure why Phobia's out there swinging hammers with dress watches on and bitching but I'll let him explain that one. As for the OP, I like #2 by far the best as it has a more simple and clean look. However, I will admit a strong bias against Chronos they are too busy for my tastes. They seem to be the adult version of the digital calculator watch we had as kids. I would also consider that you would be purchasing at the top of Citizen's price range, might want to up your brand a bit and get a cheaper/used model of a more glitzy brand.
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12-17-2013, 10:10 AM	#98
mikeyis4dcats. Scarlett Johansson's boytoy Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $9555998	this is my current. Nothing fancy, it's titanium which is nice. __________________
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12-17-2013, 10:37 AM	#99
scho63 Politically Incorrect Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $-950000	I own four Raymond Weil watches. Love them Here are some you may like http://www.raymond-weil.com/en/mens-.../watch-finder/ __________________ *"The only difference between sex for free and sex for money is that sex for free costs you a WHOLE LOT more!"* ~Redd Foxx~ ~~2018 2019 2020 20212022 2023~~ 2024 Adopt a Chief - Clark Hunt and Brett Veach "The men who drafted Patrick Mahomes"
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