Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Weekender Garrison Field Watch in Black IP Stainless Steel with Black Nylon strap, Black Dial (Model: BM8475-00F)

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Product Description

The rugged design of this military-inspired watch is guaranteed to get you noticed. Key features include day-date, luminous hour and minute hands and 100 meter water resistance. Additional details include bold numerals on a khaki dial, stainless steel black ion plating with a black strap, and 42mm screw-back case. Featuring our Eco-Drive technology – powered by light, any light. Never needs a battery. Caliber number E101.

Embrace the effortless black-on-black style that comes with this bold Citizen Eco-Drive watch. Imaging never having to worry about winding a watch or making sure it has a functional battery. The perfect everyday timepiece that rarely requires your attention, wearing an Eco-Drive allows you to turn your attention to the more important things in life.

Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Citizen
Model number BM8475-00F
Part Number BM8475-00F
Model Year 2012
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Mineral
Display Type Analog
Clasp Buckle
Case material Stainless Steel
Case diameter 42 millimeters
Case Thickness 11 millimeters
Band Material Nylon
Band size Men's Standard
Band width 21 millimeters
Band Color Black
Dial color Black
Bezel material Stainless Steel
Bezel function Stationary
Calendar Day-Date
Special features Glow In The Dark
Item weight 2.08 ounces
Movement Japanese Quartz
Water resistant depth 100 Meters
Warranty Manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service. Click here to make a request to customer service.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 5.98 x 7.01 inches; 2.08 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ BM8475-00F
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Citizen
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005DC48VW
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 565 ratings

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
565 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance of the watch, describing it as good looking, minimalist, and eye catching. They also appreciate the quality, saying it's well constructed and sturdy. Customers say it'll be a great value for your money. They appreciate the comfort, and size of the product. However, some customers have reported issues with reading the time and the brightness of the watches. They say the illumination on the hands is not that good and the numbers do not glow in the dark. Customers have mixed opinions on performance.

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144 customers mention127 positive17 negative

Customers like the appearance of the watch. They say it has a modern, minimalist look, and is eye-catching. They also appreciate the matte black non-reflective finish all the way around the case. Customers also mention that the light green glow looks very cool. Overall, customers find the watch to be a nice casual watch.

"...all black case, lug and dial combination create a very modern, minimalist look. In addition to the case and dial, the hands and crown are also black...." Read more

"...It works great, looks even better. If you're in a lit room it you can read it fine. Yes in a dark room you can't see it...." Read more

"...Seriously, the watch looks great and will get you compliments as I've received them in Boston, MA, and all the way to Portland, OR...." Read more

"...is VERY wide, a little uncomfortable doing certain tasks, but a nice casual watch, just wish I could read it better, 1st watch has a white dial and..." Read more

82 customers mention75 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They mention that it is well-constructed, sturdy, and has a good feel. Some customers also appreciate the functionality and longevity of the product. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...The face of the watch is encased with a strong, scratch resistant glass crystal that has taken a few good knocks on door frames without leaving..." Read more

"...Yes in a dark room you can't see it.Came in great condition, and has worked great so far." Read more

"...based on my going on 2 years of everyday use, it's a durable, quality watch that shoud preserve it's orignal look and get compliments for a long..." Read more

"...Citizen makes an extremely good quality watch. This is not my first watch from them and it will not be my last." Read more

31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the watch. They say it's great value for money and worth the buy.

"...The EcoDrive is designed for men who want a stylish, inexpensive watch that can be worn daily...." Read more

"...Overall a solid, nice looking watch for a great price." Read more

"...overall, this watch is solid and well worth the price. If you're expecting a rolex for $130, keep on lookin!..." Read more

"...Both watches were bought on sale and that was an added plus, regular price is worth it!" Read more

24 customers mention21 positive3 negative

Customers like the comfort of the watch. For example, they say it's a very comfortable and good looking watch, with a unique style of band. Customers also mention that the well-constructed piece wears quite nicely, and feels very solid on their wrist. Overall, most are happy with the comfort and functionality of the product.

"...a watch there are three things I consider; durability, style and comfort.First and foremost, the watch is extremely durable...." Read more

"...The band is very comfortable and dries quickly. I have had to wash it a few times but it has had no problems cleaning up...." Read more

"...However after about a month of useage, it becomes rather comfortable. HOWEVER, after a month of usage, it has the most horrible smell ever...." Read more

"Well done Citizen! Nice looking, well-constructed piece wears quite nicely, just like the quasi-tactical specimen they (probably) designed it to be...." Read more

21 customers mention16 positive5 negative

Customers like the size of the watch. They say it is perfect for their wrist, the case is large, and the band is large enough to accommodate larger wrist sizes without feeling tight. They also appreciate the oversized numbers and the slightly elevated numbers that make it easier to see.

"...The band is large enough to accommodate larger wrist sizes without feeling awkward or small.Overall the watch is a great buy...." Read more

"...Fit and finish is pretty good...." Read more

"...I wear it the most now out of all my watches. It is a comfortable size and I find it a little more rugged that my nicer watches." Read more

"...The 1st Citizen ecotech has been running great for 8 yrs. The watch face is VERY wide, a little uncomfortable doing certain tasks, but a nice..." Read more

26 customers mention14 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the watch. Some mention that it looks tight, works well, and is functional like a Citizen should. However, others say that it terrible didn't work, was not very useful, and that the day display doesn't always work.

"...It works great, looks even better. If you're in a lit room it you can read it fine. Yes in a dark room you can't see it...." Read more

"...The #s in the watch has a glow in the dark feature but it doesn’t really work very well (numbers don’t glow for long or at all)...." Read more

"...I just use baking soda and warm water to clean it. Works very well.tl;drGreat watch. Easy to read in most light situations...." Read more

"...Glow in the dark material on the hands doesnt really work very well either so dont expect to be able to tell what time it is with this on at night." Read more

77 customers mention13 positive64 negative

Customers find the readability of the watch to be tricky, difficult, and frustrating. They also mention that the watch face is dark and glare makes it difficult to read the numbers. Overall, customers say the watch can only be read during daylight hours or indoors, and that the numbers are difficult to see.

"...My one down side of the watch is it can be hard to read at times...." Read more

"...doing certain tasks, but a nice casual watch, just wish I could read it better, 1st watch has a white dial and dark hands, very easy to see in low..." Read more

"...Unfortunately, the nay-sayers are right: it's truly difficult to read!..." Read more

"...and reading in the daylight is tricky...." Read more

49 customers mention7 positive42 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the brightness of the watch. They mention that the illumination on the hands isn't that good, the numbers do not glow in the dark that well, and it requires a rather bright light to charge it. Some say that the watch is useless without any light and that the dials never illuminate.

"Impossible to read in dim/dark conditions. The Ecotech technology is fine so far, which is what we bought it for...." Read more

"...the watch at all, although I will admit it can be difficult to see in low light situations (just avoid dark alleys which is sound advice anyways),..." Read more

"...glow looks very cool and is not overly bright, however, it requires a rather bright light to charge it, and it does not last nearly as long as other..." Read more

"...(numbers don’t glow for long or at all)...." Read more

Great battery and rugged
4 Stars
Great battery and rugged
I bought this watch back in December of 2011 and it is still running strong. I had it in my rotation less back then, only wearing it once a week or so and never had it run low on power or lose time. The strap has broken, the glue came undone and luckily it didn't fall off at a bad time. As others have said, the lume is very low and short lived compared to other watches (at least the ones I have: another citizen, fossil, seiko) and reading in the daylight is tricky. Once you get used to the angle to avoid the reflection from the crystal, you can read it quickly in the daytime. I wear it the most now out of all my watches. It is a comfortable size and I find it a little more rugged that my nicer watches.
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