Does the Citizen Calendrier need a battery?

No. It uses Eco-Drive, which charges from any light source, so there is no battery to replace.

Yes. It is rated to 100 m, which covers swimming, showering and snorkeling.

Is the crystal scratch resistant?

Yes, it uses sapphire crystal, which is highly resistant to scratches.

Is $428.14 a good price?

It is near the top of its recent range. With only two stores selling it new, compare both before buying.

The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, with Citizen's documentation. No extra strap is listed.

138 g, which is heavy for a dress watch. Try one on if weight matters to you.

Where is the Citizen Calendrier Men's Watch BU0088-51H cheapest?

At Best Buy, for $428.14, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Citizen Calendrier Men's Watch BU0088-51H?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings.

Where can I buy the Citizen Calendrier Men's Watch BU0088-51H?

10 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Macy's, Borsheims, Jomashop.com, Kay Jewelers.

Citizen Calendrier Men's Watch BU0088-51H

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$428.14at Best BuyObserved at 4:33 AM

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Citizen Calendrier Men's Watch BU0088-51H

Best price now

$428.14at Best BuyObserved at 4:33 AM

Compared across 2 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Our take on the Citizen Calendrier Men's Watch BU0088-51H

The Citizen Calendrier BU0088-51H is a men's dress watch with a stainless steel case and bracelet, a sapphire crystal and a full calendar display. It runs on Citizen's Eco-Drive movement, which charges from any light and never needs a battery change. It is rated to 100 m for swimming and showering. At $428.14 at Best Buy as of November 6, 2026, it sits near the top of its recent price range, with only two stores listing it new.

Best forBuyers who want a battery-free dress watchDaily wear with swimming and showeringGift for a man who likes classic stylingShoppers who value sapphire over mineral glass

Pros

Eco-Drive runs on any light, no battery swaps
Sapphire crystal resists scratches
100 m water resistance covers swimming and snorkeling
Full calendar display adds function to a dress look
Solid stainless steel case and bracelet at 138 g

Cons

At $428.14 it is near its recent high, not a bargain moment
Only two stores list it new, so price competition is thin
138 g is heavy for a dress watch
No case width listed, so fit is hard to judge online
Calendar subdials add visual busyness some dress-watch buyers dislike

Citizen Calendrier Men's Watch BU0088-51H prices at every store

Macy'sNew
In stock
$435.00Observed at 4:33 AM
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Availability unknown
$428.14Observed at 4:33 AM
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Citizen Calendrier Men's Watch BU0088-51H price history

Lowest price we've seen: $369.00 on Nov 6 at Jomashop.com. Tracked across 10 stores since Nov 6.

What reviewers say

Owners of the Calendrier line generally praise the Eco-Drive reliability and the sapphire crystal, and many wear the watch daily without winding or battery service. Complaints center on weight and on setting the calendar subdials.

What people mention

Power sourcePraisedOwners like that Eco-Drive charges from any light and avoids battery service.
CrystalPraisedSapphire glass is cited as staying scratch-free in daily wear.
WeightCriticisedAt 138 g some wearers find it heavy for a dress watch.
Calendar settingMixedThe full calendar is useful but takes care to set correctly.
BuildPraisedThe stainless steel case and bracelet feel solid to owners.

Specifications

Water Resistance: WR100/10Bar/333ft, 100 meters
Scratch Resistance: Yes (Sapphire crystal glass)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band Material: Stainless Steel
Case Shape: Round
Weight: 138 g
Width: No information

Questions and answers

Does the Citizen Calendrier need a battery?: No. It uses Eco-Drive, which charges from any light source, so there is no battery to replace.
Can I swim with it?: Yes. It is rated to 100 m, which covers swimming, showering and snorkeling.
Is the crystal scratch resistant?: Yes, it uses sapphire crystal, which is highly resistant to scratches.
Is $428.14 a good price?: It is near the top of its recent range. With only two stores selling it new, compare both before buying.
What is in the box?: The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, with Citizen's documentation. No extra strap is listed.
How heavy is it?: 138 g, which is heavy for a dress watch. Try one on if weight matters to you.
Where is the Citizen Calendrier Men's Watch BU0088-51H cheapest?: At Best Buy, for $428.14, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Citizen Calendrier Men's Watch BU0088-51H?: Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings.
Where can I buy the Citizen Calendrier Men's Watch BU0088-51H?: 10 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Macy's, Borsheims, Jomashop.com, Kay Jewelers.