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Citizen Eco-Drive (BM8475-00F)

Citizen Eco-Drive (BM8475-00F)

3.9(22 ratings)

Best price now

$149.00at JomashopChecked Nov 9

19% under what the other stores charge

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $149.00 at Jomashop on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 5 stores.

Our take on the Citizen Eco-Drive (BM8475-00F)

The Citizen BM8475-00F is a blacked-out field watch with a solar quartz movement that never needs a battery change. It pairs a 42mm stainless steel case with a polyamide strap, a black dial with Arabic and baton markers, a date window and 100m water resistance. It suits people who want a rugged everyday watch without charging or battery swaps. Against mechanical field watches it is more accurate and lower maintenance, but it uses mineral glass rather than sapphire and has no lume on the dial. Owners like the look and the solar reliability; some find the strap stiff and the legibility in low light weak.

Best forEveryday wear with casual or outdoor clothingBuyers who want a watch that never needs a batteryField-watch fans on a modest budgetSwimmers and hikers needing 100m water resistance
Pros
  • Solar Eco-Drive movement charges from any light and avoids battery changes
  • 100m water resistance covers swimming and rain
  • Black case and dial with Arabic numerals read cleanly in daylight
  • Date window and simple analog layout are easy to live with
  • Stainless steel case with a fabric strap keeps it light on the wrist
Cons
  • Mineral glass scratches more easily than sapphire
  • No luminous hands or markers, so it is hard to read in the dark
  • Polyamide strap is stiff at first and some owners replace it
  • 42mm case is large for slimmer wrists
  • No second time zone or other extra functions

Citizen Eco-Drive (BM8475-00F) prices at every store

  • JomashopNew

    In stock

    $149.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • CreationWatchesNew

    In stock

    $160.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
    Visit CreationWatches
  • NeweggNew

    In stock

    $183.11Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Citizen WatchNew

    In stock

    $243.75Free shippingChecked Nov 9
    Visit Citizen Watch
  • Kay JewelersNew

    In stock

    $243.75Free shippingChecked Nov 9
    Visit Kay Jewelers

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Citizen Eco-Drive (BM8475-00F) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $149.00 on Nov 9 at Jomashop. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

  • 3.9 / 522 ratings

Owners rate it around 4 out of 5 and mostly praise the solar movement, the rugged look and the water resistance. Complaints center on the stiff strap, the lack of night visibility and the mineral crystal.

What people mention
  • Solar movementPraisedOwners like that it runs on light and never needs a battery change.
  • StrapMixedSome find the polyamide strap stiff and swap it; others say it softens with wear.
  • LegibilityMixedClear in daylight, but the lack of luminous hands makes night reading difficult.
  • BuildPraisedThe steel case and 100m rating feel sturdy for everyday and water use.
  • CrystalCriticisedMineral glass is reported to scratch more easily than sapphire.

About the Citizen Eco-Drive (BM8475-00F)

A nice Citizen watch sporting a nylon strap. If you like classic design, the analog hands on this watch might suit you.

Specifications

Color (Strap)
BlackSource
Closure
BuckleSource
Glass
MineralSource
Watch Strap Material
PolyamideSource
Functions

Questions and answers

Does the Citizen BM8475-00F need a battery?
No. The Eco-Drive solar cell charges from sunlight or indoor light and stores power in a capacitor, so there is no battery to replace.
Can I swim with it?
Yes. It is rated 10 ATM (100m), which covers swimming and snorkeling. It is not rated for scuba diving.
Does it have luminous hands?
No. The hands and markers are not lumed, so reading the time in the dark is difficult.
What size is the case?
The stainless steel case is about 42mm across, which wears large on slim wrists.
Is the strap easy to change?
The polyamide strap uses standard spring bars, so it can be swapped for a leather or NATO strap with basic tools.
How does it compare with a mechanical field watch?
It is more accurate and needs no winding or battery changes, but it lacks the sweeping seconds hand and sapphire glass found on some pricier mechanical rivals.
Where is the Citizen Eco-Drive (BM8475-00F) cheapest?
At Jomashop, for $149.00, 19% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Citizen Eco-Drive (BM8475-00F)?
Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings.
Where can I buy the Citizen Eco-Drive (BM8475-00F)?
5 stores we checked sell it, including Jomashop, CreationWatches, Newegg, Citizen Watch, Kay Jewelers.

Stores we've priced the Citizen Eco-Drive (BM8475-00F) at

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Date, SolarSource
Gender
MaleSource
Case Color
BlackSource
Type of Index
Arabic, Index (without numbers)Source
Movement Type
Quartz, SolarSource
Display Type
AnalogSource
Dial Color
BlackSource
Time Format
12 HoursSource
Case Material
Stainless SteelSource
Water Protection
10 ATM (100m)Source