- Is the Citizen BI5000-87A a good everyday watch?
- Yes, if you want a simple analog watch. Quartz keeps time well, the steel bracelet suits daily wear and 50 m water resistance handles rain and handwashing. It is not built for swimming or hard outdoor use.
- Does it need winding or a battery change?
- It runs on a battery-powered quartz movement, so it does not need winding. The battery lasts years and then gets replaced; there is no solar charging like Citizen's Eco-Drive models.
- Can I swim with it?
- No. Its 50 m rating covers splashes and brief immersion, not swimming or diving. Take it off for pools, showers and water sports.
- How does it compare with Citizen Eco-Drive watches?
- Eco-Drive models charge from light and avoid battery changes, and many add sapphire crystal or higher water resistance. The BI5000-87A is the simpler, lighter quartz option with a classic silver dial.
- What is in the box?
- The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, with the date already set. A manual and warranty card come from Citizen; check the box contents with the seller.
- Is the bracelet adjustable?
- The five-link steel bracelet has removable links, so a jeweler can size it to your wrist. Ask for sizing when you buy if you want it fitted.
- Where is the Citizen Stainless Steel Bracelet Silver Dial Quartz BI5000-87A Mens Watch cheapest?
- At Jamies Jewellers, for $126.29, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Citizen Stainless Steel Bracelet Silver Dial Quartz BI5000-87A Mens Watch?
- Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Citizen Stainless Steel Bracelet Silver Dial Quartz BI5000-87A Mens Watch?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Jamies Jewellers, Nubo Watches.