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Watch lovers have been enjoying the great deals Amazon has been offering lately on high-quality but very affordable watches. The retail giant brings a slew of discounted watches to the site from brands like Bulova, G-Shock, Seiko, and others, but right now there's no brand with better discounts than Citizen. While Amazon's deals on Citizen watches range widely, the best one right now is a classic chronograph that makes for an excellent daily driver and is currently under $200.
Citizen's Garrison Eco-Drive Chronograph Watch retails for just $179; That's a 52% discount off the regular price of $375. This light-activated chronograph has more than 500 five-star reviews from Amazon shoppers, who say the watch is “comfortable to wear,” “keeps perfect time” and never needs batteries. Amazon also has a slightly more upscale Citizen model for under $250 if the sale isn't exactly what you're looking for.
Citizen Garrison Eco-Drive Chronograph Watch Silver, $179 at Amazon (was $375)
Courtesy of Amazon
This beauty from Citizen will be a great addition to your daily carry gear because of two main factors: It's truly beautiful, and thanks to its Eco-Drive light-powered technology, it never needs batteries. But these features are just the icing on the cake; The watch also has a 43 mm stainless steel case, three-hand analog display, three sub-dials, date display, and is water resistant up to 100 meters. The navy blue and black dial contrasts nicely with the military-inspired brown leather strap. Eco-Drive technology will charge the permanent lithium-ion battery using any light source and even store excess energy in the power cell, so it can run for months even in the dark.
Happy customers were amazed by the beautiful appearance of this watch when they opened the box. βOn the first day of wearing it, I have already seen people complimenting the watch,β said one customer. Another customer noted that the watch struck a nice balance of “masculine yet elegant,” a testament to its versatility.
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Other satisfied customers were amazed by the construction of the watch for its price. One customer described it as βa well-designed, accurate watch with chronograph function at a reasonable price.β Another shopper summed it up: “The watch looks big but is the perfect size; surprisingly light and not bulky.”
You can never have too many watches, and this chronograph is the perfect inexpensive premium watch to add to your collection. It's lightweight, looks great, and has the legendary Eco-Drive system that will keep it running for a long time without needing to change the battery; Plus it's almost $200 off, so grab it now before the big discount disappears.