Watchlopnik: fine, upstanding Citizen edition

"MarquetteLa" (marquettela) 08/30/2018 at 13:15 • Filed to: watchlopnik

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A friend of mine was cleaning out his watch collection a few months ago and sent me a couple of cheap quartzes that he didn’t wear anymore. After swapping out the battery and taking a link out of the bracelet, I’m wearing this Citizen for the first time today.

I think it looks nice enough. There’s a pretty sunburst on the dial that catches the light quite well. Chronographs and date windows are always appreciated, but I wish the bezel rotated . Not a huge fan of the bracelet design, and I don’t think there’s much in the way of options to swap it out with something else.

What’s on your wrist today, Oppo?

jasmits > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 13:39

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SKX! Like  pretty much always these days.  Though this week I put it back on the original bracelet to switch things up a little, I usually wear it on a Bond NATO.

Nice pickup though! Can’t argue with free.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 13:44

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my dad has that watch, i used to borrow it in high school for special occasions, i love citizens

lone_liberal > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 13:47

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Same as always, a Citizen Eco-Drive Titanium. I don’t change watches very often.  I might still be wearing the same Seiko that I wore for 20 years if my wife hadn’t given me this one.

E90M3 > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 13:48

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As with most days, r ocking the Rolex.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 14:06

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Because my Apple Watch is charging...

...I should switch, it’s probably charged now.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 14:17

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MarquetteLa > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) 08/30/2018 at 14:32

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I’ll switch with you!

MarquetteLa > lone_liberal 08/30/2018 at 14:33

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I bought my first watch about three years ago and now I just ordered a second 10-piece watch case the other day. Oops.

MarquetteLa > jasmits 08/30/2018 at 14:36

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Gosh I love Seikos. Can’t go wrong with an SKX!

Chariotoflove > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 14:38

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That’s a good daily. Love the blue face. I’m not a fan of numbered bezels that don’t rotate. Feels fake. Still a great find, though.

I’m wearing my favorite Fossil.  It’s a very unusual square face bracelet.

MarquetteLa > Chariotoflove 08/30/2018 at 14:51

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I also received a neat yellow dial Fossil from my pal. Haven’t worn it yet because I don’t have much yellow in my wardrobe to pair it with!

Agreed regarding bezels.

RPM esq. > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 15:08

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A Seiko “Recraft” solar chronograph. Not as interesting as yesterday when I was wearing my Alpinist.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 15:09

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Currently have my Shinola chrono on with a blue and red BluShark fabric nato strap.

Nice looking Citizen.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) 08/30/2018 at 15:10

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Or never wear it again.  With a Daytona, not sure I’d ever wear a smart watch.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > E90M3 08/30/2018 at 15:10

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Very nice.

MarquetteLa > RPM esq. 08/30/2018 at 15:21

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I have an SNKM98,  and this solar Recraft is on my wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HZT4Z54/?coliid=I14XR4UQX1E3MO&colid=7U3WBY49Q0QN&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 15:31

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The finest Amazon has to offer. My dad gave me this because he couldn’t read it. It’s my work watch.

MarquetteLa > Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! 08/30/2018 at 15:35

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That’s...a pretty busy dial. 

RPM esq. > Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! 08/30/2018 at 15:39

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It’s like a Breitling but sized for human wrists.

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 15:43

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Well the fact that my dad is a pilot did influence the purchase of this watch. I just googled what makes this watch special, this thing has a slide rule built into it! It’s crazy. I have no clue how to use it.  https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.forbes.com/sites/arieladams/2012/12/06/why-some-pilot-watches-have-a-slide-rule/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCCAE%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Farieladams%2F2012%2F12%2F06%2Fwhy-some-pilot-watches-have-a-slide-rule%2F

zipfuel > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 15:43

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My well patina’ed (grungy) but utterly unkillable base model G-Shock!

I appreciate this is a little like showing up to cars and coffee in a 93 Tercel but I got this when we had kids cos everything I had before just got  trashed.

Like your buddy’s terce l fiel d car I’ve taken this of f some sweet jumps and submerged it in the lake and it still works perfectly.

MarquetteLa > Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! 08/30/2018 at 16:07

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Yeah, I’ve seen slide-rule and pilot’s watches before but others I’ve seen have had an easier-to-read dial. Not enough contrast between the different components on your  dial I think. It does look nice though!

MarquetteLa > zipfuel 08/30/2018 at 16:10

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Nothing wrong with a little G-Shock action!

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 08/30/2018 at 16:13

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I used to wear my “dumb” watches daily. After the first Apple Watch they have all been relegated to only when I need to dress up.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 16:16

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I already have two similar Citizens so I think I’m good. Thanks though!

They really are solid watches.

zipfuel > MarquetteLa 08/30/2018 at 19:05

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It is all action... I did just buy a neat Tag knockoff for a toy though , review coming shortly

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) 08/31/2018 at 08:14

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I still haven’t really seen the purpose of a smart watch.  I’d rather have a collection of nicer watches then a smart watch, but to each their own.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 08/31/2018 at 11:17

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Well, they aren’t mutually exclusive - to me the Apple Watch is part of my watch collection. I like that I can easily change the look of it, and if I feel like wearing something else, I do.

I actually use very few of the features that make it a smart watch. Mainly for call/text screening when my phone is out of reach, quickly checking the weather, and fitness monitoring.

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > MarquetteLa 08/31/2018 at 12:46

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It does not get treated nice but thanks.