Citizen's 'Elegant' Eco-Drive Watch Is Nearly 60% Off on Amazon, and Collectors Say It's 'Worth Every Penny'

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Whether it’s high-tech features, expensive materials, or horological bona fides, there are lots of reasons watch prices get way out of hand. That’s unfortunate, because most people just need a good-looking, dependable timepiece that doesn’t cost a fortune. Japanese watchmaker Citizen is known for making these kinds of watches, and one of them is currently going for less than half of its normal price on Amazon.

The Citizen Eco-Drive Corso Classic Stainless Steel Watch is just $145 right now, a 59% discount off of its already reasonable $350 list price. It doesn’t count steps or advertise your net worth, but it does clearly display the time, the day, and the date. It’s earned 69 five-star ratings (out of 84 total), and reviews are calling it a “simple yet elegant” timepiece that’s “worth every penny.”

Citizen Eco-Drive Corso Classic Stainless Steel Watch, $145 (was $350) at Amazon

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This watch has a case and band made of stainless steel, an attractive and durable material that complements the black face of the watch quite well. It has a simple-to-operate foldover clasp, small dials that display date and day, and water resistance up to 100 meters. Importantly, it uses Eco-Drive technology that harnesses light to power the Japanese quartz movement, so you’ll never need to worry about winding it or replacing the battery.

The “simple design” of this watch will “add some class to your outfit,” per one shopper. “All the different edges reflect light as you move, and it seems more expensive than it is,” and it works as well as it looks. Overall, it “makes a great daily wear watch.”

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Another reviewer inherited this watch and has been quite impressed with its performance under tough conditions. ”I wear it every day in a woodshop and can say that it is a great watch,” they wrote, calling it “very accurate and durable” despite spending so much time in such a dusty, dirty environment.

The Citizen Eco-Drive Corso Classic Stainless Steel Watch is a lasting style statement of a watch that doesn’t cost a fortune on a normal day. With the limited-time discount Amazon has going, grabbing one is an even easier decision.

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