The Citizen BM8471-01E is a casual watch that can give any outfit a rugged and tough look.
This model gets its inspiration from old school military watches.
You can see that by looking at the bold dial design, large hour markers, and a classy logo right below the 12 o’clock position.
In true Citizen fashion, these designs of the past are combined with modern technology as the watch has a light-powered movement that doesn’t need a battery.
This is a tough watch that’ll be great for those who like the rugged look.
In this Citizen BM8471-01E review, I’ll share some of the details of this watch.
- Citizen Eco-Drive. Powered by light, never needs a battery.
- 5 year limited manufacturer's warranty
- Quartz Movement
Pros:
- The rugged design adds an edge to casual outfits
- Luminous hands make reading time in the dark easy
- 36mm case is a very flexible size that works great with any wrist size
- Solar-powered movement requires no battery changes
Cons:
- The strap takes a while to break-in
Simple And Tough Design
The dial of this watch truly steals the show.
The black background serves as a great base for the white hands and markers with orange details.
This dial is encased by a 36mm stainless steel case, which has a silver-tone that contrasts the dial and the black leather strap nicely.
The case diameter is a very flexible size that works equally well with large or small wrists.
This is further augmented by the bold design of the dial which makes the watch seem a bit larger than it actually is.
A great casual watch, but it may not be suitable for some formal events.
A Tried And Tested Movement
The Eco-Drive movement is one of Citizen’s many innovations in the watch world.
That’s why I was really happy to read that this piece has that exact movement.
While quartz movements are known for their accuracy, having to replace the battery can sometimes be a hassle.
However, this movement retains quartz accuracy while being powered by light.
This is achieved by a solar panel placed on the dial.
Having this watch means that you can rely on the time being as accurate as any quartz watch out there.
The only difference being your watch will be ticking as long as it gets exposure to any light, natural or artificial.
Customer Scores And Reviews
To get even more information about the watch, I went to the Amazon review section to see what verified customers thought of the watch.
A lot of them pointed out how easy the watch is to read and how its big and bold design looks really good.
One customer claimed that it was just what he wanted as the lume, movement, and calendar were the perfect functions for him.
However, there were some complaints about the stiffness of the strap.
Some customers chose to change the strap, which is very easy to do, while others just wore the watch for a bit longer to break in the strap.
Either way, this is a very minor issue that can be fixed easily.
Conclusion
This watch isn’t trying to something else.
It’s straight to the point and honest about being a simple, functional, and stylish watch.
There really isn’t much to complain about with this piece, especially when looking at all the things to praise.
For those who like the rugged and tough look, this watch might need to be on your radar.
