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MikeyMouseWatch · 27 February 2011, 12:07 AM

I'm no watch expert, but have had my eye on this for a little while:

http://www.citizenwatch.com/COC/Engl...ber=CA0010-50L

Eco-Drive Chrono. WR100..

I know a lot of people here must know their stuff, and at least have some decent appraisal skills, so I am wondering if this would be a foolish investment or not? I know it's not Rolex caliber, but at this stage in my life I don't mind throwing a little over half a grand on a watch, but would rather spend 20K on another automobile.

salem65 · 27 February 2011, 02:52 PM

Looks like a nice watch. The only foolish investment is on something you don't like.

MikeyMouseWatch · 27 February 2011, 04:05 PM

Ok, I'll plan on getting one later on this year, first I have another I want to get out of the way.

I was thinking on ordering from wristwatch.com, since they seem to have quite some discounts from the suggested retail. However, I'm a little worried that they are selling things TOO cheap, and not sure yet if that means I could end up with a fugazy.

Other than that, I'll still keep browsing over the Citizen line. I was never much a fan of them, but noticed all the pawn shops in town seem to go crazy over them, more-so than any other brand, so they must retain some decent value.

WatchTimes · 27 February 2011, 04:09 PM

You said investment...
It is not an investment. Its a watch to buy to wear
if you like it and it will make you happy... It will NOT
hold value but no mass produced Asian watch does.
No watch should be purchased as an investment even
Rolex, Patek etc...

If you like it and are going to wear it Id say it would be
a good purchase for you

asadtiger · 27 February 2011, 05:27 PM

Eco-Drives are bullet proof

it will work forever...mine is always ticking and working perfectly and so is the ultuimate go to watch...lovely watches..go for it if you like the looks and functions

regards, Asad

MikeyMouseWatch · 27 February 2011, 06:25 PM

Hmm, maybe it's time to stop the presses. This one has caught my fancy as well...

MikeyMouseWatch · 28 February 2011, 07:21 PM

Damnit! Sears is having a 30% sale on most their Citizens right now. Unfortunately they don't have the discount on the FLIGHT CHRONOGRAPH! Murphy's Laws.

But, I may just grab the Skyhawk then. I have a couple days to make up my mind.

http://www.sears.ca/product/citizen-...ricalItems_2_1

MikeyMouseWatch · 1 March 2011, 03:55 AM

Took a look today in a store at my first suggestion. They had it right there, at 30% off, and I was ready to buy it too. The thing is also much more heavy than I thought it would be (but im not complaining).

Problem is it's got all the bells & whistles, except for two basics which I want.
1. Alarm.
2. Light.

So... looks like I'll probably pick up a SkyHawk in a couple days instead.

asadtiger · 1 March 2011, 04:28 AM

oh...its funny as a lot of those complicated looking eco-drives have alarm atleast...best of luck on the purchase.

27 February 2011, 12:07 AM	#1
MikeyMouseWatch Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Laboratory Posts: 114	Citizen.... purchase debate I'm no watch expert, but have had my eye on this for a little while: http://www.citizenwatch.com/COC/Engl...ber=CA0010-50L Eco-Drive Chrono. WR100.. I know a lot of people here must know their stuff, and at least have some decent appraisal skills, so I am wondering if this would be a foolish investment or not? I know it's not Rolex caliber, but at this stage in my life I don't mind throwing a little over half a grand on a watch, but would rather spend 20K on another automobile.

27 February 2011, 02:52 PM	#2
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	Looks like a nice watch. The only foolish investment is on something you don't like. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

27 February 2011, 04:09 PM	#4
WatchTimes 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 6,153	You said investment... It is not an investment. Its a watch to buy to wear if you like it and it will make you happy... It will NOT hold value but no mass produced Asian watch does. No watch should be purchased as an investment even Rolex, Patek etc... If you like it and are going to wear it Id say it would be a good purchase for you __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun Phi Delta Theta

27 February 2011, 04:05 PM	#3
MikeyMouseWatch Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Laboratory Posts: 114	Ok, I'll plan on getting one later on this year, first I have another I want to get out of the way. I was thinking on ordering from wristwatch.com, since they seem to have quite some discounts from the suggested retail. However, I'm a little worried that they are selling things TOO cheap, and not sure yet if that means I could end up with a fugazy. Other than that, I'll still keep browsing over the Citizen line. I was never much a fan of them, but noticed all the pawn shops in town seem to go crazy over them, more-so than any other brand, so they must retain some decent value.

27 February 2011, 05:27 PM	#5
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	Eco-Drives are bullet proof it will work forever...mine is always ticking and working perfectly and so is the ultuimate go to watch...lovely watches..go for it if you like the looks and functions regards, Asad

27 February 2011, 06:25 PM	#6
MikeyMouseWatch Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Laboratory Posts: 114	Hmm, maybe it's time to stop the presses. This one has caught my fancy as well...

28 February 2011, 07:21 PM	#7
MikeyMouseWatch Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Laboratory Posts: 114	Damnit! Sears is having a 30% sale on most their Citizens right now. Unfortunately they don't have the discount on the FLIGHT CHRONOGRAPH! Murphy's Laws. But, I may just grab the Skyhawk then. I have a couple days to make up my mind. http://www.sears.ca/product/citizen-...ricalItems_2_1

1 March 2011, 03:55 AM	#8
MikeyMouseWatch Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Laboratory Posts: 114	Took a look today in a store at my first suggestion. They had it right there, at 30% off, and I was ready to buy it too. The thing is also much more heavy than I thought it would be (but im not complaining). Problem is it's got all the bells & whistles, except for two basics which I want. 1. Alarm. 2. Light. So... looks like I'll probably pick up a SkyHawk in a couple days instead.

1 March 2011, 04:28 AM	#9
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	oh...its funny as a lot of those complicated looking eco-drives have alarm atleast...best of luck on the purchase.

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