Does the Eco-Drive need a battery?

No. The dial's solar cell charges a capacitor from sunlight or indoor light, so the watch never needs a battery replacement. Keep it where light reaches the dial and it keeps running.

Yes. It is rated to 100 meters, which covers swimming, showering and snorkeling. Do not press the crown underwater or take it deep diving.

How does it compare with the sapphire-crystal Citizens?

This model uses scratch-resistant mineral crystal, which is tougher to scratch than plain glass but softer than sapphire. Sapphire models cost more and resist scratches better, but this one keeps the Eco-Drive movement at a lower level.

It is on the large side. Wrists under about 6.5 inches may find the lugs overhang; medium and large wrists suit it well. The 10.8 mm thickness keeps it from feeling top-heavy.

The watch on its steel bracelet, a presentation box and Citizen's instruction manual. No extra strap is included.

Does the green dial look different in person?

The green shifts with light, reading darker indoors and brighter in sun. Silver-tone hands and markers keep it legible against the dial.

Citizen Eco-Drive Green Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch AW1526-89X

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Citizen Eco-Drive Green Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch AW1526-89X

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Our take on the Citizen Eco-Drive Green Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch AW1526-89X

The Citizen AW1526-89X is a men's stainless steel watch with a green dial, silver-tone hands and a matching steel bracelet. It runs on Citizen's Eco-Drive movement, which charges from any light source and never needs a battery change, and it is rated to 100 meters for swimming and showering. At 44.5 mm across and 10.8 mm thick, it wears large but sits fairly flat on the wrist. Against battery-powered steel watches at the same level it wins on upkeep, while its mineral crystal is softer than the sapphire used on pricier Citizens.

Best forBuyers who want a battery-free everyday watchMen with medium to large wristsSwimmers and active wearersAnyone drawn to a green dial on steel

Pros

Eco-Drive solar charging, no battery swaps
100 m water resistance for swimming
Solid steel case and bracelet
Slim 10.8 mm profile for its size
Green dial with silver-tone hands stands out

Cons

44.5 mm case is big for smaller wrists
Mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire
No lume mentioned, so low-light reading is limited
Deployment clasp adds bulk under a shirt cuff

Citizen Eco-Drive Green Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch AW1526-89X prices at every store

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About the Citizen Eco-Drive Green Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch AW1526-89X

This Citizen men's watch has a green dial with silver-tone hands. The case and band are both silver-tone stainless steel. The case measures 44.5 mm x 10.8 mm.

It uses an Eco-Drive movement and has a scratch-resistant mineral crystal and a solid caseback. The band closes with a deployment clasp with push-button release. Water resistance is 100 meters / 330 feet.

Brand: Citizen
Model: AW1526-89X
Movement: Eco-Drive
Dial: Green, with silver-tone hands
Case material: Silver-tone stainless steel
Band: Silver-tone stainless steel
Case size: 44.5 mm x 10.8 mm
Crystal: Scratch-resistant mineral
Caseback: Solid
Clasp: Deployment with push-button release
Water resistance: 100 meters / 330 feet

Specifications

color: SilverSource

Questions and answers

Does the Eco-Drive need a battery?: No. The dial's solar cell charges a capacitor from sunlight or indoor light, so the watch never needs a battery replacement. Keep it where light reaches the dial and it keeps running.
Can I swim with it?: Yes. It is rated to 100 meters, which covers swimming, showering and snorkeling. Do not press the crown underwater or take it deep diving.
How does it compare with the sapphire-crystal Citizens?: This model uses scratch-resistant mineral crystal, which is tougher to scratch than plain glass but softer than sapphire. Sapphire models cost more and resist scratches better, but this one keeps the Eco-Drive movement at a lower level.
Is 44.5 mm too big?: It is on the large side. Wrists under about 6.5 inches may find the lugs overhang; medium and large wrists suit it well. The 10.8 mm thickness keeps it from feeling top-heavy.
What is in the box?: The watch on its steel bracelet, a presentation box and Citizen's instruction manual. No extra strap is included.
Does the green dial look different in person?: The green shifts with light, reading darker indoors and brighter in sun. Silver-tone hands and markers keep it legible against the dial.
Where is the Citizen Eco-Drive Green Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch AW1526-89X cheapest?: At Walmart, for $175.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Citizen Eco-Drive Green Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch AW1526-89X?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.