Does the Citizen Allura really never need a battery?

Yes. Eco-Drive is a solar quartz movement that charges from any light source, so there is no battery to replace. If it stops, leaving it in daylight recharges it.

Is a 27mm case too small?

It is a deliberately small dress watch. It suits wrists under about 6.5 inches well; on larger wrists it reads as a delicate jewelry piece rather than a statement watch.

It is water resistant for handwashing and rain, not for swimming or diving. Take it off before pools, showers and the ocean.

How does it compare with a standard quartz dress watch?

The main difference is the solar movement and the diamond dial. A plain quartz rival needs a battery every couple of years and usually has no diamonds, but may offer a larger case.

The watch on its metal bracelet, a Citizen presentation box and paperwork. The bracelet comes sized for an average wrist, so expect to remove links.

Does it have a date or glowing hands?

No. It is a two-hand analog dial with no date window and no lume, so it is meant for dress wear rather than nighttime reading.

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Citizen Women's EX1220-59A Allura Eco-Drive Diamond Accented Watch

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Name: Citizen Women's EX1220-59A Allura Eco-Drive Diamond Accented Watch
Brand: Citizen
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Citizen Women's EX1220-59A Allura Eco-Drive Diamond Accented Watch

Citizen's Allura Eco-Drive watch with diamond accents — a refined everyday piece for someone who likes a little sparkle.

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Specs

Style: Wrist
Display: Analog
Water Resistant: Yes
Watch Movement: Quartz
Solar Powered: Yes
Scratch-Resistant: Yes
Case Shape: Oval
Case Size: 27mm case

About the Citizen Women's EX1220-59A Allura Eco-Drive Diamond Accented Watch

The Citizen Allura EX1220-59A is a small oval dress watch with diamond accents on the dial and Citizen's Eco-Drive solar movement, which charges from any light and never needs a battery change. The 27mm case suits slim wrists and reads as jewelry more than tool watch. Against other diamond-accented fashion watches, its solar movement and scratch-resistant crystal are the real differentiators, since most rivals at this size run on ordinary quartz cells. Owners of the Allura line tend to praise the light weight and the fact that it keeps running without servicing.

Best forSlim wrists and small wristsDressy and formal wearBuyers who want a watch with no battery changesGift for a partner or graduate

Pros

Eco-Drive solar movement charges in any light
No battery replacement for the life of the watch
27mm oval case sits flat and light on small wrists
Diamond accents add sparkle without bulk
Scratch-resistant crystal holds up to daily wear
Water resistant for handwashing and rain

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