What does Eco-Drive mean on a citizen watch?

What does Eco-Drive mean on a citizen watch?

Powered by Light We named the technology Eco-Drive in acknowledgement of its eco-friendly origins. It converts any kind of light into energy to power a watch and stores the surplus on a power cell. On a full charge, an Eco-Drive watch runs for months even in darkness with no need for regular battery replacement.

How long do Citizen Eco Drive watches last?

Life Expectancy According to reports from Citizen Watches, the solar cells and secondary battery used in Eco-Drive watches will last for up to 10 years.

Are Citizen Eco Drive watches good?

Citizen’s Eco Drive watches are very affordable and very easy to maintain, as they are solar powered and do not require battery changes for a more extended period of time. Additionally, as they are quartz movements, they will usually remain incredibly accurate.

Does Citizen Eco Drive watch have a battery?

If you’re wondering why we don’t offer battery replacements for Citizen Eco-Drive watches, it may shock you to realise that your Eco-Drive doesn’t have a battery in it at all. The way a Citizen Eco-Drive works is that it runs off light as its power source, not a standard silver oxide battery.

How much does it cost to replace a battery in a Citizen Eco-Drive watch?

Starting at $39.95 and up! 100% Genuine Citizen Parts Testing of your watch’s charging circuitry. Free estimate. Testing of both movement & circuit consumption.

Can a citizen eco drive be repaired?

If your Citizen eco drive watch stopped working or no longer holds a charge it probably just needs a new capacitor. ALL Citizen repairs are performed by our Swiss-trained professional watchmaker utilizing state-of-the-art tools and charging equipment! …

Why has my Citizen Eco watch stopped?

Most commonly, if an Eco Drive is stopping it is more indicative of a low charge. If it is running slow, it may indicate it is time to have the movement serviced. If you have fully charged your watch and the second hand continues to move in two second intervals, you need to do an all reset of the watch.