Citizen Men's Analogue Classic Solar Powered Watch
Citizen Men's Analogue Classic Solar Powered Watch with PU Strap BJ8050-08E
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| Dimensions: | 4.8 x 1.8 x 4.8 cm; 165 Grams |
| Model: | BJ8050-08E |
| Batteries Included: | 1 LR44 batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Citizen Watch |
| Department: | Mens |
| Dimensions: | 4.8 x 1.8 x 4.8 cm; 165 Grams |
It’s a great watch if rather on the big size the Eco zilla as it is known is a very well made watch and very good value for the money
The Citizen Eco Drive divers watch is very comfortable to wear and very stylish. I get compliments and this watch goes with everything I wear. I highly recommend getting this watch for yourself of gifting it to someone.
I’ve never had a watch this size. It is well built, and doesn’t matter what somebody says about its size, it is what it is and should be. I would bet you will fall in love with it when you open the box.
As I said on title Men’s watch.
Be a man be a monster wear this watch.
Once I saw the same watch in yellow, I had to have the yellow pro maste
Habe mir diese Uhr als Zweituhr fr meine Tauchurlaube angeschafft, jetzt trage ich sie dauernd.
Nichts fr kleine Arme, Dicke ca. 18 mm, Durchmesser mit Krone ca. 50 mm. Kautschuk Armband ist etwas hart macht mir aber nichts aus. Ansonsten einfache Tauchuhr, Uhrzeit, Datum und verstellbare Lnette. Zum Tauchen hat man eh einen Computer, die Zeiten mit Tabelle und Uhr sind vorbei.
Was mir auerdem gefllt, dass keine Batterie ntig ist, fing sofort das laufen an und das mit normalem Zimmer licht.
J’ai achet cette montre sur Amazon Warehouse pour 200. J’en suis trs satisfait. J’adore le look et la qualit de cette montre. C’est une trs trs belle montre qui ne laissera pas indiffrent. On adore ou on dteste. Moi
Da ich seit Jahren nur Citizen Promaster-Uhren trage, schaue ich mir erst gar keine anderen an. Diese Uhr ist jedenfalls eine kleine Ausnahme fr meine bisherigen Uhren, da ich immer Uhren mit Funk gewhlt habe.
Aber, es ist evt. auch nicht immer ntig, diese Uhr luft sowas von genau, unvorstellbar !
Es ist ein fettes Teil, genau deshalb habe ich sie gekauft. Das Armband ist steif jedoch nicht unbequem. Man muss etwas aufpassen, hngen bleibt man schnell irgendwo, bisher ist aber kein Kratzer dran.
Ja, bin sehr zufrieden, wer sowas sucht, klare Kaufempfehlung, Preis-Leistung ist super !
Certo un orologio grande e spesso, ma a me piacciono e questo veramente stupendo! Uno strumento!
Una pecca nella confezione dell’orologio mancava il libretto di istruzioni. Per il resto tutto ok
Bellissimo, pur avendo delle dimensioni generose la portabilit e fantastica,la qualit Citizen ecodrive e conosciuta da tutti gli appassionati d’orologi e non basta cambio batteria si carica con la luce solare,la ghiera forse e il suo punto debole precisa ma un po’ ballerina ma nel complesso meraviglioso
I love the watch but strap extender was missing from the packaging, strange when it was supposed to be from Citizen…
All’altezza delle aspettative. Semplicemente “mostruoso”. Ho un polso da 19 cm e riesco a portarlo con disinvoltura. Massiccio e aggressivo. Non faccio immersioni, ma al polso non pu non essere notato. Ghiera precisa e corona a vite che non d problemi nel serraggio. Unico neo, il cinturino eccessivamente rigido, ma comunque non troppo scomodo. Ho acquistato su Amazon un cinturino Nato che per necessita di una ghiera apposita, che ho gi ordinato su ebay, per poter essere montato. Non lo possiedo da molto, per il movimento sembra molto preciso. Pienamente soddisfatto. Ho fatto la coppia col primo Aqualand su cui ho montato lo stesso cinturino Nato che monter sull’Ecozilla.
The regular rubber strap felt great on my wrist I didn’t have any issues.
I got adapters as in the video and I’m using my Panerai straps and that changes the dynamics of the watch.
The straps cost the same amount as the watch.
The only concern I have is the warranty from Citizen. It only covers the mechanism and nothing external. I’m trying to get clarification if there is a leeway for buckles or bezels but as of now that is the only concern I have.
Citizen does not cover the case, bezel, or buckle or anything except the movement.
Because they are 2 small production marks on bezel, then I shall be returning mine. Sadly Citizen said I must send the watch back to them and they will “review” whether to replace it under warranty.
Great watch, very unfortunate warranty.
Very well made and so solid.
It’s more impressive actually holding the watch than Photos can relay.
Strap is stiff and a bit fiddly,
But it is a tool watch and I’m fine with purchasing adapters and a decent rubber strap for normal wear and beach time..
Lume is a very nice blue and initially glows well before setting down for many hours
Gestern gekauft heute geliefert. Eigentlich stand da, wenn bis Uhrzeit.gekauft Lieferung noch heute!! Aber egal, schnell genug.
Die Uhr kam im billigen Pappkarton frher gab es die in ner Taucherflasche aus Plastik. Dieses gibt es nun hier. Citizen Promaster Aqualand Uhrenverpackung Taucherflasche https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01DVV24UI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3RQW0MMF7XN8QKWTR33V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Wahrscheinlich, ist es eine Amazon billig Edition, wo die Flaschen dann extra gekauft werden sollen. Ich hab’s getan und eine bestellt. Die Ecozilla ist neu, definitiv, keine Kratzer oder Tragespuren. Das die Schutzfolien fehlen, ist mir nicht wichtig verzichtet man hier auf unntige Plastik. Meine Uhr lief nicht und musste erst geladen werden, dazu stellte ich sie in Tageslicht nach ca drei Stunden lief sie im Sekundentakt. Tolle Uhr toller Preis auch mit der Extra Ausgabe fr die Flasche noch immer 50 Euro gnstiger als im Fachhandel.
Vier Sterne fr Uhr und Lieferung einen Stern minus fr die Verpackung.
Gre an alle Uhren infizierten!
Set all that aside and then try to wear it on the supplied strap – its not supple as rubber would suggest but rather like a very stiff leather. It takes some getting used to and time to break in. I bought some strap adaptors from the USA to enable alternate straps to be worn and it turns it into a different watch altogether. Don’t get me wrong – you are never going to forget that this is on your wrist but a good silcone or soft leather strap makes all the difference. Just a couple of caveat though, if you wear it on a cheap Nato it can be a bit ‘head heavy’ so get a good quality one (like a Zulu) or if you use a decent metal bracelet it becomes an even more beautiful thing but incredibly heavy. If you have thin wrists this might not be the watch for you.
Its amazing value for money but please give it some wrist time before you make your mind up. Some sources compare it unfairly to the Seiko Tuna range – I say unfairly because its not trying to compete with or be better than a Tuna its just Citizens serious professional diver. Give it a try and watch the number of people that stare at your wrist trying to figure out why you have a house brick on your arm.
The lums are great and I could see it glowing even in lit areas.
I did like others and got a metal band. The rubber strap is not bad, but it’s not great. The rubber strap on my Citizen Aqualand is much softer and more comfortable. This one is not soft and is more rigid out of the box.
For the band I bought the Suppa Zilla bracelet. It matches very well and looks great on it. It was also very easy to install. It’s not cheap but being titanium I think it’s worth it and can not imagine how heavy this watch would be with a steel band.
I love the combo and think it looks great.
A bullet proof diver. Built to last. Strap is a little uncomfortable so adaptors are a must.
Update: a few days later I received the replacement. This time the second hand is aligned and all is well. One thing I failed to mention on ,my first review is there was no owner manual, just the warranty card to fill out. The second watch also did not have the product tag attached to the metal clasp on the band. Not an issue for me, but maybe for those who want to resell perhaps. Definitely an iconic watch to own, especially at this price.
A great feature fir these beasts is that they are upgradable. You can but the lug adapters and bracelet fir them. All okSo just the adapter for a nato strap if you prefer that . The Nato strap adapter is only about 20 bucks the lug adapter and bracelet I ordered are on the way as I write this review I’m sure it will change the way this watch feels on the wrist I’m not much fir Nato straps either but even that would be better then these silicone bracelets
If the rubber silicone strap was the only option and there was no way to upgrade this watch it would not be in my collection period the silicone straps are a complete deal breaker for me
But with the bracelet it’s a keeper . A true Sherman tank or ufo wich ever you call it
One k ok adt nite if your a silicone strap or bracelet kind of guy this is the watch for you don’t miss out on this killer deal Amazon delivery is second too none USPS is a disaster why they can’t get deliveries on time like Amazon is beyond me
4 Stars only because of the uncomfortable silicone strap
I like the watch very much, and it is very accurate.
I paid total of 180 now I see the price on Amazon is now 227-90p.
As a regular Amazon customer I am disappointed to have missed the lower price a a few days.
A cracker of a watch , keeps superb time and only for men!
Did not come in the waterproof box. Instead it was a scuba tank plastic thing.
Nonetheless it’s a great watch, and huge.
This is a big, fat, beautiful and very well made pro dive watch.
LOVE IT!!
Suprisingly comfortable watch. Not too heavy at all. Nice lume.
Big, chunky, looks great on the wrist. An awesome watch
Brilliant watch looks big easy to wear .if you love watches buy this one .now my favourite.thats saying something I have 41watches .
Ok this is an absolute tank of a watch very weighty and its wrist presents is unavoidable I love that the crown is mounted on the left hand side its different. This watch has a brilliant sixty click bezel with a really good long lasting lume. If you have really small wrists I’d avoid this watch also this watch will not hide under shirt cuffs.
Be aware this watch is not for the faint hearted, it’s very large and heavy.
Lume is really bright. My watch has kept spot on time down to the second, the packaging is very nice an outer box and a pelican style plastic case. Iv been looking at the ecozilla for a few years now and decided
To pull the trigger on the Amazon warehouse deal, damaged packaging and scratch on the rubber strap there was neither basically brand new.
Update: I’ve finally succumbed and acquired lug adaptors and paired them with a shark mesh bracelet from Geckota. See pictures for some idea of how it looks.
With all that said, if you like the look of it and the size, give it try. If you don’t like the rubber straps that come on the watch get some lug adapters (which I do plan on getting) and enjoy what is destined to be one of citizens future classics.
My only complaint was the packaging situation from the supplier. This is actually the second one I’ve received in the last couple of days. The first was received in a plastic Pelican-like case that was not latched. Inside, everything was present and appeared new except the manual. The front cover was heavily creased, as if someone had been reading it for years. There was an issue also with the date adjustment feature. I’m not sure if this was a recycled return or what. I shipped it back on Friday and was credited back AND received another one on Saturday! (Amazon is amazing!!). The new one came in a black cardboard Citizen box with the black Pelican-like case inside. Everything was there and appeared new except the manual was missing and the strap on the watch was open and not secured around the foam as it appeared it should. Nevertheless, it looks perfect and works perfect, so I’m happy.
*Update
After a day of examining this watch, I noticed a consistent rattle coming from the bezel. I did not notice it at first, so I don’t know if it loosened up more after turning the bezel a few times. The bezel turns easily, which is fine, since the bezel has a somewhat unique recessed or shrouded design that would typically prevent accidentally turning, but the rattle is more indicative of a poor tolerance. It maybe just this watch and another one of tbe same model might be better, but this one is going back. I yanked a star due to two watches now with minor issues.
The extension strap for wearing the watch over a dive suit, or a big thick Shetland wool jumper, is a welcome addition. Packaging is nice, the black box with silver trim instantly tells you you bought a watch that your neighbour never even realised existed, let alone might be sitting on his mantelpiece. This is an eco-drive, so works on both indoor and outdoor light. It supposedly has a 180 day reserve when full, so shouldn’t ever run out of juice with normal use. I suspect this might just be the last watch I will ‘need’ for quite some time. Desire is another matter, but I wont have a material need for a working watch because I suspect this will be on my wrist in 10yrs time still going like a beast.
The date is a little small, but that seems to be the trend in dive watches. If I need the date its on my smartphone or the TV guide, so its not a dealbreaker at all. Its not so small that you cant see it with a little prolonged focus, or with reading glasses. There is talk of how uncomfortable the strap is. Myself, it seems fine. Not uncomfortable at all. No more than any other rubber strapped watch I have. I will probably get the suppaparts or citi adaptors, in case I decide a NATO strap is the way to go in the future.
Right now im blissed out that it is on my wrist in person, a big smile on my face. This watch is no joke, its a total monster. A very worthwhile purchase.
UPDATE- Three weeks in, this might just be the most accurate watch i’ve ever seen. I set it by BBCNews when I got it, and its not lost or gained a single second. Not ONE! Unbelievable. Every hour BBCNews hits the hour, and the EcoZilla matches it to the tick. Incredible watch, BUY! I doubt a 2000 watch would match it for accuracy
Und mit eben dieser Uhr ist es genau dasselbe. Es gibt Menschen, die wollen, dass sie die Uhr spren. Die das Gefhl haben wollen, dass die Uhr noch tickt, auch nachdem ein Panzer auf ihr gewendet hat. Und jetzt etwas sehr subjektives… Sie sieht verdammt stylish aus :o) Eine objektive Rezension zu schreiben, ist in diesem Fall schwierig bis fast unmglich. Ich meine – jemand, der sich einen solchen Klopper kauft, wird bestimmt nicht schreiben, dass die Uhr zu schwer und zu gro ist. Hier kauft man auch keine Uhr. Hier kauft man sich das beruhigende Gefhl von Stahl am Handgelenk. Alles, was diese Uhr macht, ist, die Zeit anzuzeigen. Stunden, Minuten und Sekunden. Und das Datum. Aber ohne den Wochentag. Finito. Keine Stoppuhr, keine Mondphase, keine Hundertstel Sekunde und keine Angabe, wie spt es gerade in Peking ist.
Die Uhr vermittelt einem das Gefhl von Wertigkeit und Sicherheit. Das Gefhl, etwas ganz Besonderes, etwas ganz Spezielles zu tragen. Die Uhrzeit gibt sie auch noch an… Was die technischen Angaben angeht – die stehen alle in der Produktinformation. Copy & Paste ist hier nicht ntig. Deshalb nur der Rat an alle, die keine groen und schweren Uhren mgen: Vergesst das Teil ganz, ganz schnell. Und der Rat an Diejenigen, die sicher sein wollen, dass nach dem Atomangriff und der EMP Welle wenigstens noch die Armbanduhr brig bleibt, legt euch eine zu. Das Teil ist gewaltig.
After reading the outstanding reviews and seeing an offer on Amazon that was hard to pass up on, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a purchase. All I can say, is that this dive watch is a literal “no brainer”… if you are looking for something that just does the basic and keeps time without the bells & whistles of a depth gauge and/or alarm, then this is the dive watch for you. Mind you, this watch is not for everyone as it may not look too good on some gents… as an example, I am 5’11” weighing 220lbs with average 8inch wrists, and as such this watch works for me.
The Eco Zilla has a no nonsense rugged and substantially solid built look, which literally implores you to man-up ! and begs the question whether one truly has the urge to submerge… Thank you Citizen for coming up with this relatively new series of dive watches and looking forward to many years of diving with it, along with my Aqualand II which is 18 years old and going strong with over 500 logged dives… meanwhile I need to have my Testoserone levels checked as I am quite certain they may have been boosted upwards from wearing this watch !… 🙂
UPDATE: Since the above review I have gone ahead and taken the Eco-Zilla, to half a dozen deep wreck dives in the Florida Keys this past summer, and this watch rocked !!! definitely a great addition to my dive gear and watch collection. When I put this watch on with casual wear either pre or post diving, it gives notice to others as to what my favorite pastime is… but to be honest, I prefer to treat it as a piece of dive gear and to wear it primarily for dive purposes.
I have had this watch for a week now and I still like it as much as the day it arrived. I’ll try to update the review after I have a little more time with the watch.
Before buying the watch I stopped by the local mall to see if they had this watch available in a watch store. The store carried the watch but it was more expensive then Amazon even though it was on sale in the store, the owner would not even match Amazons price. I was however able to see the watch first hand before buying it from Amazon. Honestly I was a little concerned about the size of the watch at first; I mean this thing is a monster and could probably be used as a weapon in an emergency situation.
With that being said, I absolutely love this watch. I have always been a large dive watch fan and this is by far the best watch I have ever owned. I like the looks, the size, and the weight. I don’t think the watch is overly heavy however there is no getting around the fact that this is a large watch – which I like. The luminous hands stay bright enough to read for quite some time. I could read them after the watch had been stored in my locker at work for 8 hrs.
I would not go so far as to say that the watch band is uncomfortable, however it is stiff and I will be looking at purchasing a pair of the ‘Suppa’ adapters ([…]) for the watch as soon as they become available again so I can try another band. This is probably my only gripe, that I need to purchase a ~$70 pair of adapters to be able to change watch bands (the craftsmanship of the adapters does look top notch however). I am thinking about a 24mm Orange Zulu 3 Ring Military Watch Band Strap […] once I have purchased the adapters.
If you like large dive watches then this is the watch for you. I watched a YouTube viedo on the top 10 dive watches under $300 and the Eco-Zilla came in 2nd place. I have no regrets and would recommend the watch to a friend.
As noted by others this is a large, heavy and thick watch. Unfortunately IMO the version with the stainless steel bracelet is no longer available that I can find. This version of the watch uses a unique strap attachment arrangement so that only the rubber strap can be used as received. Fortunately there are sources for adapters that allow use of normal 24mm wide watch straps and bands. Do a Google search for “BJ8050-08E strap adapters”. Multiple sources listed.
For the customer who complained of the calendar arrangement, his complaint is true of probably 95%+ of current watches which use a date wheel and window. Most however use a three position stem which when pulled out to the first not fully seated position allows resetting the calendar without disturbing the time setting. There are date window watches with a so called perpetual calendar, usually good to 2100, but that feature is going to limit your selection severely and up the price paid. Unless “Perpetual Calendar” is specifically noted as a feature of a given watch then the arrangement used by this Citizen watch is almost certain to be used.
The popular web name for this watch is the “Ecozilla”, short for Eco-Drive Godzilla. I presume this is in reference to it being big enough for Godzilla to wear! It is a large and heavy watch but with current watch style trends it is not the largest or heaviest. Not for skinny wrists however.
I have now had it for 12 years and still working great. If stored for a while so that the battery is discharged and the second hand stops then once it is exposed to light and restarts the time must be reset to get the second hand to start standard single second stepping again. READ THE MANUAL.