So, I have an Eco-Drive watch that is at LEAST 10 years old. I've noticed that the watch does not seem to keep it's solar charge as long as it used to. I know the cells/capacitors can start to go bad over time, and it seems I may be in that scenario now. This watch is one I typically wear as more of a "dress watch", so it doesn't get as much wrist time as others. Does anyone have experience in getting an eco-drive watch serviced? FWIW, this is one of the more budget end of the eco drive watches and a previous picture is below. Also, I tried to see if that watch was still available on Citizen's site, but it doesn't appear to be. I'm pretty sure it was sub $200 when I purchased it. Any information/experience you could provide would be appreciated. Thanks!
Citizen Eco Drive Question
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I would think that 10-ish years is going to be end-of-life for rechargeable watch batteries.
Whilliam (unfortunately not around for nearly a year by now) a big Citizen collector, wrote about 20-25 year old Eco Drives running fine but yes my gut feel would also be that after 10 years a checkup might be fine.
I guess any B&M that sells them can you give you an estimate after checking with Citizen but you can also get in touch with them directly —>
I guess any B&M that sells them can you give you an estimate after checking with Citizen but you can also get in touch with them directly —>
