Does the Citizen Eco-Drive Carson need a battery?

No. It is a solar quartz watch that charges from any light source, so it avoids regular battery changes. Keep it where light reaches the dial.

Is the 35mm case too small?

It reads as a classic women's dress-sport size. It suits small to medium wrists; shoppers wanting a bold watch should look at larger cases.

It is water resistant, which covers handwashing and rain. Check the depth rating on the caseback before swimming or showering.

It is quartz, so it is more accurate and needs no winding. Mechanical fans may prefer the feel of an automatic, but this one is lower maintenance.

Yes. The scratch-resistant crystal, water resistance and solar movement make it low-effort for daily wear, and the clean dial fits most outfits.

Rated 5 out of 5 from 16 ratings.

10 stores we checked sell it, including ShopSimon, Belk, Saltzman's Watches 1024, eBay, Ann-Louise Jewellers.

At ShopSimon, for $219.09, 60% off, as of our latest check.

$219.09at ShopSimonChecked 42 min ago

Compared across 10 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.