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You will never run late with this men's sporty, Eco-Drive timepiece. From the stainless steel case, green canvas strap and 12/24 hour time indicator, the bold details never end. Additional features include a day/date indicator and water resistance to 100 meters.

To set the time *(refer to full-setting instructions here: Manual ):

1. Stop the second hand by pulling the crown out to the 2nd click (time setting position).
2. Turn the crown to set the time.
3. The watch will start after the crown is firmly pushed back into its normal position

To set the Calendar*:

1. Pull the crown out to the first click (calendar setting position).
2. Set the desired date by turning the crown counterclockwise.
3. Set the desired day of the week by turning the crown clockwise.
4. After you have set the calendar, be sure to press the crown back to its normal position

*Do not adjust the calendar when the watch is reading between 9:00 pm and 4:00 am, otherwise the movement may become damaged and the calendar may not change correctly

User Reviews about Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Canvas Strap Watch #BM8180-03E

Pro:
The weight and the size is good for everyday wearing.
Very easily readable, day and night too with luminous markers.
Totaly silent.
More economical than the old quartz watches (solar powered, rechargable battery).

Con:
The case is too shiny to my taste (not as matte as the picture).
The date setting is a littlebit annoying. Read the manual carefuly!
If you have an avarage or above wrist, you need to change the band.

It's an exellent watch! -- One of the best classic sport watch at this price category

Great casual watch. First thing I did was to switch the band to a flat rubber watchband; this actually made the watch appear office quality. Love the solar power; I have been checking the time against the time.gov standard regularly and it has been running consistently 2-3 seconds fast each week. This is much much better than my previous (and much more expensive) automatic watch. Also, I have not had any problems keeping it charged despite wearing long sleeved shirts to work. The watch runs nearly silently. My old automatic had an audible sound in a quiet room from about 2 feet (right about the distance from my wrist to my ear when typing). You have to put the Citizen watch on your ear to hear anything. Size of the face is perfect for a medium-sized wrist. I prefer smaller watches in general and this is at the upper end of, but well within, my comfort zone. Best of all - I get compliments on the watch. Small complaint: as others have mentioned, the second hand is fractionally off the mark - not enough to get bothered about. -- Love the watch!

Just recieved this watch, so this is first impressions only! The watch seems very well made, like the classic military watches of the WWII era. Thin, light, tough, and a simple design.

Pros: Well made, simple layout, easy to read, Solar powered!, thin profile, accurate (it seems).

Improvements: The band.. reading reviews, you like it or hate it. I prefer a 22mm band width... I took of the 18mm canvas strap and put this watch on a 'the band' velcro band that was actually 22mm, but that is worn and fits fine. That allows me to use this watch on a wider, more comfortable, velcro band.

Also, my seconds hands do not line up with the tick marks. This seems like a common problem among about 1/2 the reviews. I know some very high end watches even have this problem, but it still bugs me. I have ordered another one, just to see if I get one that is perfect.

Other suggestion, is the watch is pretty small in diameter. I prefer bigger watches and I think this watch would be great in a larger diameter.. but I can't hold that against it. If you have a smaller wrist and want a tough watch, this would fit the bill!

Overall, a very nice watch, especially for the price! -- Great watch!

I had the Citizen Eco-Drive Canvas Strap Watch for four months. A simple watch was what I wanted to easily read the time and date. I thought about getting a fancy chronograph or slide rule but I figured I would seldom use them so all that extra clutter would take up space most of the time. The numbers are larger than what I'm used to but I have gotten used to them. It is silent so those clock ticking sound lovers should take note of it. The second hand doesn't always align with the lines perfectly but it's not enough to make me complain. The date needs to be adjusted every month or two. The instructions says to only change the date within a certain period of the day so the moving parts inside would not be damage. If I am in between 9pm and 4am and being impatient, what I do is change the time to be outside of the damage range, change the date, and then change the time back. Just remember that if you move back the time far enough, it may change the date by one day so you'd have to redo it again.

I bumped my watch on many hard surfaces and no cracks or scratches. I can't say it's without any blemishes but you'd have to be examine close enough to spot them. I don't remember the last time I adjusted the time. Maybe a month ago? I usually try to time it with the atomic clock online. It's about thirty seconds off since I last adjusted it. I could have been lazy the last time and not use the atomic clock. But now that it's the end of the month, I'd have to change the date and just re-sync the time after that. I also like the illumination. Even in an area where it's not brightly lit but still have adequate lighting, the hands will glow. Useful in the dark but I haven't timed how long it lasts before it loses the glow.

Last thing I will talk about is the infamous strap. It does have a leather lining on the inside so it's comfortable to wear. It was stiff at first but after a few days, the strap became more flexible. The stiffness wasn't really a big problem to begin with. I've read complaints about the odor. I sweat in it all the time and got it wet from the rain and sink and it doesn't smell. However, there are no hot summer days here to test the full out sweat-fest. The metal grommets are a problem though. I don't mind the appearance. One is a tad loose and the other is tight. Over time, I notice the timepiece is sliding more to the side of my wrist. My wrist is already thin. Either my wrist is getting skinnier or the strap somehow stretched. I may have to move the watch back to the center of my wrist a few times a day. It can be inconvenient if I'm holding on to something and can't twist my wrist far enough to read the time.

I still love my watch though. I'm not worried if it doesn't match with what I'm wearing. I'm satisfied of its lower price than other Citizen watches and I don't want to change multiple batteries over the years so I hope this canvas watch will be functional for a long time with its Eco-Drive technology. -- I like the look and feel

Great value in a mid-sized watch. Very, very legible, easy to read at a glance with mediocre eyes. Attractive simple face. Good lume.
At 37mm, this is not a large watch. It is relatively thin, it stays out of the way and easily slides under my sleeve.
Leather backing on band may be annoying in warm weather. Band is shortish - second hole on my 7 1/4" wrist. 18 mm lugs limit aftermarket band choices - Maratac Mil spec. works well. -- Nice medium-sized watch