Citizen Eco-Drive Silhouette Crystal EM1022-51D vs Citizen Eco-Drive Crystal Gold-Tone Watch

Both are gold-tone Citizen Eco-Drive dress watches with crystal accents, so the choice comes down to size and dial. The EM1022-51D is the larger, flashier pick: a 34 mm case, 89 crystals around the case and bracelet, and a mother-of-pearl dial. The EM1082-50A is smaller and more restrained at 28 mm with a silver-tone dial and a domed mineral crystal. Owners of both praise the solar movement and the solid bracelet feel; the main complaint on the 34 mm model is that the crystal count makes it busy for everyday wear.

• Choose the Citizen Silhouette Crystal EM1022-51D if you want a larger 34 mm statement watch with a mother-of-pearl dial and crystals around the case and bracelet.
• Choose the Citizen Crystal EM1082-50A if you have a smaller wrist or prefer a quieter 28 mm watch with a silver-tone dial and domed crystal.