Does the Citizen CA4288-86L need a battery?

No. It uses Citizen's Eco-Drive solar movement, which charges from natural or artificial light and never needs a battery replacement.

Yes. It is rated to 100 meters, which covers swimming and snorkeling. It is not rated for scuba diving.

Is the crystal scratch resistant?

Yes, it has a scratch-resistant crystal. It is not sapphire, so deep impacts can still mark it.

Both the case and the bracelet are stainless steel, with a fold-over clasp.

At $255 at Macy's as of November 6, 2026, it is at the low end of its recent range, with three stores listing it new.

Yes. It has a date calendar along with the chronograph.

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings.

4 stores we checked sell it, including Macy's, Walmart, Poshmark, Bezali.

At Macy's, for $255.00, as of our latest check.

$255.00at Macy'sObserved at 6:48 AM

Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.