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Citizen Eco-Drive Classic Blue Dial Men's Watch AW0081-54L

Citizen Eco-Drive Classic Blue Dial Men's Watch AW0081-54L

3.7(6 ratings)

Best price now

$159.00at JomashopChecked Nov 9

35% under what the other stores charge

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $159.00 at Jomashop on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 5 stores.

Our take on the Citizen Eco-Drive Classic Blue Dial Men's Watch AW0081-54L

The Citizen AW0081-54L is a 42mm stainless steel dress watch with a blue dial, Roman and index markers, and a date at 3 o'clock. Its Eco-Drive movement runs on any light, so it never needs a battery change, and 100m water resistance is more than most dress watches offer. The slim 10mm case and steel bracelet make it an easy everyday piece. Against pricier Swiss quartz rivals it gives up brand cachet and a sapphire crystal, but it wins on low upkeep and durability.

Best forDaily office and business wearBuyers who want a battery-free watchFirst serious dress watchGifts for men who prefer steel bracelets
Pros
  • Eco-Drive solar movement needs no battery changes
  • 100m water resistance suits swimming and showers
  • Slim 10mm case sits flat under a cuff
  • Blue dial with Roman and index markers stands out from plain black
  • Solid stainless steel case and bracelet
Cons
  • Mineral glass scratches more easily than sapphire
  • No luminous hands or markers, so hard to read in the dark
  • 42mm case may feel large on slim wrists
  • Bracelet clasp is basic, without a push-button release

Citizen Eco-Drive Classic Blue Dial Men's Watch AW0081-54L prices at every store

  • JomashopNew

    In stock

    $159.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • ZalesNew

    In stock

    $227.50Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Citizen WatchNew

    In stock

    $243.75Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Kay JewelersNew

    In stock

    $243.75Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • JaredNew

    In stock

    $243.75Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Citizen Eco-Drive Classic Blue Dial Men's Watch AW0081-54L price history

Lowest price we've seen: $159.00 on Nov 9 at Jomashop. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners of the AW0081 line praise the light-powered movement, the deep blue dial and the comfortable steel bracelet. Most complaints center on the mineral crystal and the lack of lume.

What people mention
  • MovementPraisedOwners like that light keeps it running with no battery changes.
  • DialPraisedThe blue face and Roman markers get frequent compliments.
  • CrystalCriticisedMineral glass is reported to scratch with daily wear.
  • LegibilityMixedClear in daylight, but hands and markers do not glow at night.
  • BraceletPraisedThe steel bracelet is called comfortable and solid for the money.

About the Citizen Eco-Drive Classic Blue Dial Men's Watch AW0081-54L

CITIZEN CLASSIC BLUE DIAL ECO-DRIVE WATCH AW0081-54L - Brushed-Polished Stainless Steel Case & Bracelet - Blue Dial - Silver Hour and Minute Hands - Index Hour Markers - Date Display at 3:00 Position - Sapphire Crystal - Water Resistant to 100 Meters - Eco-Drive Movement - Model Type: Classic - Model Number: AW0081-54L - Case Diameter 42mm - Case Thickness 10mm - Bracelet Width 21mm - Internal SKU # 1234304696 GUARANTEED 100% AUTHENTIC

Specifications

color
SilverSource
Movement Type
SolarSource
Display Type
AnalogSource
Dial Color
BlueSource
Glass

Questions and answers

Does the Eco-Drive need a battery?
No. A solar cell under the dial charges a capacitor from any light source, so there is no battery to replace.
Can I swim with it?
Yes. It is rated to 100m, which covers swimming and showering but not deep diving.
Is the crystal sapphire?
No. It is mineral glass, which is more prone to scratches than sapphire.
What size is the case?
The case is 42mm across and 10mm thick, with a 21mm bracelet width.
Does it have lume?
No. The hands and markers are not luminous, so reading it in the dark is difficult.
How does it compare with a Seiko solar dress watch?
It offers similar solar convenience and water resistance, with a slimmer case and a distinctive blue dial, but Seiko rivals often add lume.
Where is the Citizen Eco-Drive Classic Blue Dial Men's Watch AW0081-54L cheapest?
At Jomashop, for $159.00, 35% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Citizen Eco-Drive Classic Blue Dial Men's Watch AW0081-54L?
Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings.
Where can I buy the Citizen Eco-Drive Classic Blue Dial Men's Watch AW0081-54L?
6 stores we checked sell it, including Jomashop, Zales, Citizen Watch, Kay Jewelers, Jared.

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Mineral
Source
Watch Strap Material
Stainless SteelSource
Functions
DateSource
Case Material
Stainless SteelSource
Color (Strap)
SilverSource
Closure
ClaspSource
Gender
MaleSource
Case Color
SilverSource
Type of Index
Roman, Index (without numbers)Source
Time Format
12 HoursSource
Water Protection
10 ATM (100m)Source