Citizen Watches BM8475-26E Eco-Drive Strap Watch

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BM8475-26E
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Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Citizen
Model number BM8475-26E
Part Number BM8475-26E
Model Year 2012
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Mineral
Display Type Analog
Clasp Buckle
Metal stamp no-metal-stamp (Fashion only)
Case material Stainless Steel
Case diameter 42 millimeters
Case Thickness 11 millimeters
Band Material Faux Leather
Band size 8.5 inches
Band width 22 millimeters
Band Color Brown
Dial color Black
Bezel material Stainless Steel
Bezel function Stationary
Calendar Day-Date
Special features Luminous Hands and Markers, Day/Date
Item weight 2 ounces
Movement Japanese Quartz
Water resistant depth 100 Meters
Product Warranty For warranty information about this product, please click here

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 6 x 7 inches; 2 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ BM8475-26E
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Watches
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 18, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Citizen
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005MKGOOY
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,332 ratings

Product Description

  • Watch Sizing Guide
  • Citizen Eco-Drive™ FAQ
  • This military-inspired Citizen® timepiece is ready for your next adventure!
  • Part of the Sport Strap Collection.
  • Eco-Drive technology features a permanently rechargeable lithium-ion cell.
  • Ion-plated stainless steel case.
  • Brown leather strap with adjustable buckle closure.
  • Three-hand analog display with quartz movement and date display window.
  • Dial includes orange hands and hour markers.
  • Water resistant 100 meters/330 feet.
  • Citizen Watch offers a five-year limited manufacturer's warranty on all their products. For more information, please visit their website and see the "Service Information" section.
  • Measurements:
    • Case Height: 42 mm
    • Case Width: 42 mm
    • Case Depth: 11 mm
    • Band Width: 19 01 mm
    • Band Circumference/Length: 10 in
    • Weight: 2 oz

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Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
1,332 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, quality and value of the watch. For example, they mention it looks nice, it's solid and it holds up well despite abuse. Some appreciate the readability, saying it has large, readable numerals. That said, opinions are mixed on the fit and illumination.

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223 customers mention208 positive15 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the watch. They mention that the orange on black look is really appealing, and the colors are great and unique. They also say that it's a nice, casual time piece with an excellent design. Customers also appreciate the chocolate band that perfectly complements the orange and brown colors.

"...Looks really good as a casual watch, I've change the leather band once just to give it a bit different look; it also looks really handsome with a..." Read more

"...The colors are also great and unique...." Read more

"I fell in love with the way this watch looks--super cool. I had another Citizen Eco-Drive watch in stainless steel with a metal stainless band...." Read more

"...It has a casual look but will go fine dressing up too...." Read more

176 customers mention156 positive20 negative

Customers like the quality of the watch. They say it is a solid, simple watch with a nice quality thick leather strap. They also say the watch is beautifully crafted, reliable, and accurate. The leather band is durable and the watch has held up well despite their abuse. Customers also mention that the watches are precise in their craftsmanship and have a substantial enough feel.

"...The dial is also scratch free. The watch keeps great time with the only minor hiccup that if I charge it directly on sunlight, it usually speeds up..." Read more

"...Pro'sMatt blackEasy to readKeeps good time, looks to be very accurateExcellent size for my not so big wrist..." Read more

"...it has but once received I love it, it's easy to read and looks sharp as ever...." Read more

"...cheap, maybe not genuine leather but mine seems to be genuine and fairly well made. Sleek Italian leather you would find in an expensive Lambo?..." Read more

99 customers mention81 positive18 negative

Customers like the value of the watch. They say it's a great watch for the money, a worthy and economic investment, and relatively cheap. Some customers also mention that the watch draws attention and keeps excellent time. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.

"...The price of this watch is a bargain, no batteries to be replaced." Read more

"...this price, and this eco-drive technology, I feel like it's a worthy and economic (and ecological?) investment...." Read more

"I needed an everyday watch that was stylish, practical, relatively cheap (compared to my best automatic), and one that was incredibly dependable...." Read more

"...I just wanted to say that the watch is a good watch and that it has never stopped working. Best of all - no batteries to replace!..." Read more

67 customers mention48 positive19 negative

Customers find the watch face easy to read. They also appreciate the large, readable numerals and hands and ticks that make night reading easy. Customers also mention that the watch is simple and easy to wear.

"...has no fancy bells, whistles or alarms but the elegance of a simple easy to read face and not having to worry about battery dying, replacements, etc..." Read more

"...Pro'sMatt blackEasy to readKeeps good time, looks to be very accurateExcellent size for my not so big wrist..." Read more

"...that is starting to make the watch both unattractive and gradually unreadable...none of my cheaper Timex's or any of my previous Citizen's have had..." Read more

"...The night time luminous dials are bright and easy to read, even the day and date feature is large enough to comfortably read...." Read more

38 customers mention28 positive10 negative

Customers like the performance of the watch. They mention it works well, has all the necessary functions, and has never stopped working. Some say that the design is fine, cleanly designed, and attractive. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.

"...Citizen Eco Drive watches (three are mine, one is my wife's) function perfectly. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER CITIZEN ECO DRIVE WATCH!" Read more

"...wanted to say that the watch is a good watch and that it has never stopped working. Best of all - no batteries to replace!..." Read more

"...l love design, color, function of this watch. But, it is very sensitive and difficult to set the day & date...." Read more

"...He enjoyed it for two months. Then it went dead and could not be revived with sunlight...." Read more

34 customers mention32 positive2 negative

Customers find the comfort of the watch to be great. They mention that the leather strap is comfortable, the watch face is legible, and it's easy to wear. They also appreciate the heavyweight, quality feel of the timepiece.

"...I have large wrists but the band was comfortable and easily able to set on the third hole leaving two holes to tuck under the two fastening loops...." Read more

"...watch perfectly; it looks more than acceptable; it has no negative issues as far as comfort...." Read more

"...strap is also much nice than most leather bands - this one wears much better, is thicker, and doesn't develop a sharp crease at the buckle..." Read more

"...Appearance wise, I'm quite satisfied. The brown strap is comfortable it says genuine leather on it /shrug.**..." Read more

60 customers mention28 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the watch. Some mention that it's an excellent size for their not so big wrist, and will fit any small to large wrists. They love the black case and big numbers that tell time at a glance. However, others say that it looks big on their wrist and that the band is a little big.

"...The watch looks big on my wrist but I like the bold look and black with orange colors...." Read more

"...Easy to readKeeps good time, looks to be very accurateExcellent size for my not so big wrist..." Read more

"...thing about the band, and others have mentioned it, is that it is a little short. Perhaps a 1/4 inch or so...." Read more

"...bright and easy to read, even the day and date feature is large enough to comfortably read...." Read more

45 customers mention14 positive31 negative

Customers are mixed about the illumination of the watch. Some mention that the night time luminous dials are bright and easy to read, while others say that the hands do not glow in the dark unless exposed to bright light just before going into darkness.

"...claims luminous hands and numbers but there is no luminosity on this watch face, not a deal breaker for me...." Read more

"...Ten months after receiving this watch, it lost 5+ hours. I sent it in to Citizen Watch's repair center - they replaced the movement...." Read more

"...and numbers have a gentle luminosity that is easy to read but is not overly bright as many others do...." Read more

"...My watch does not seem to be so blessed and is a near disaster in the dark...." Read more

Durable daily wearer - see time at a glance
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Durable daily wearer - see time at a glance
I wear this watch a lot and its durable. Keeps good time. Over past 10 years, I have replaced the band.I love the black case and big numbers - tell time at a glance.Bad: Unfortunately the black case shows chips. But after 10 years for the money... it's a great watch. So it's my weekend motorcycle / camping watch now...
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2015
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Simple Design
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2015
This is my first Citizen Eco-Drive and I am very pleased with the watch. . The watch face is a replica from a famous Bell&Ross watches. The watch has no fancy bells, whistles or alarms but the elegance of a simple easy to read face and not having to worry about battery dying, replacements, etc is a wonderful thing.

The watch hands and numbers have a gentle luminosity that is easy to read but is not overly bright as many others do. Contrary to the description, my watch has genuine leather (at least on the back side).

This is the perfect weekend watch!
Adding some pictures with different straps / bands.

Update 5-17-15
For those Spanish speaking; the watch also features the day of the week in Spanish and English. Sunday is red with DOM. =)

Update 7-02-16
Uploading some new pictures and conducted LUM Test. Many claim that this piece does not have a LUM. Well, the hands, the numbers and the hours markers do have a LUM. However, within less than 2 hours you could barely see them on a dark room; so they don't hold the charge for a long time. However if you are coming from the outside to a dark room, you can easily see all 3; the hands being the brightest.

Added a picture with a different leather strap. The watch comes alive with a better strap. I am enjoying the watch a lot more with a lighter distressed brown leather strap.

I've had this time piece for over a year now with frequent domestic wear and I cannot find anything wrong with what this piece from Citizen offers. Looks really good as a casual watch, I've change the leather band once just to give it a bit different look; it also looks really handsome with a Nato/Zulu Strap. (sorry for the pictures sideways it is an Amazon thing, pictures display correctly on my PC).

2nd year update: 08/17/2017
After 2 years from original purchase, this watch continues to look as good as it did when I bought it new. The Black Ionized finish is intact and scratch free. The dial is also scratch free. The watch keeps great time with the only minor hiccup that if I charge it directly on sunlight, it usually speeds up a bit before settling down to a gain of about .02 secs per day. This piece is part of my regular rotation specially for weekend wear. I replaced the leather strap with a strap from Clockwork Synergy. The OEM strap was not bad but totally recommend upgrading the leather; it raises the feel and comfort of the watch 100%. The price of this watch is a bargain, no batteries to be replaced.
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Ray Kazkan
4.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo citizen entry level ma con una pecca.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buen reloj por el precio.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars I love its design, outstanding clarity, and Eco-Drive Citizen quality
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent watch
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