Men’s Eco-Drive 3-Hand Date Avion Watch with Leather Strap (Style: AW1361:10H)

I purchased this Citizen Eco-Drive back in 2018, and after six years of regular rotation, it remains one of the most cherished and distinctive pieces in my collection. The build quality is truly outstanding; the finish on the case is tough and has resisted scratches remarkably well over the years, still looking great today. The dial layout is excellent, offering clear legibility at a quick glance. The standout feature, of course, is the Eco-Drive solar technology. Not having to worry about battery changes is a massive convenience, and the movement has been flawless without a single hiccup since day one. The only maintenance required in all this time was replacing the leather strap, specifically because the small retaining loop broke, rather than a failure of the strap material itself—which is expected wear and tear for its age. Overall, this is a robust, reliable timepiece that has absolutely proven its long-term value.

I've owned this watch for 7 years and it's one of my favorite watches to wear. As you can see I liked it so much I bought a black version too. It's very accurate, and it's big but doesn't feel that big on the wrist. It's not as heavy as it looks and sits flat. One of the things I like is the way the date is displayed. Showing 3 dates at a time really helps the acuity. Even though I have 20/20 vision sometimes on other watches, especially with a date window surround by a raised lip meant to match the raised indices, it can be difficult to distinguish 16 from 18 if there if a shadow. I can read the date at a quick glance. The capacitor hasn't degraded noticeably but I have another Citizen watch with the same movement that is 15 years old and will probably need a new capacitor in a couple-three years. Now for the one thing I don't like about this watch, the strap. The worse part are the strap loops, they're made from very stretchy leather and will become virtually useless in a short amount of time. On the black watch (which also has an identical strap) I went as far as replacing the loops with veg-tanned leather myself. I like the thickness just fine, but also the color in real life looks more like a baby poop tan, and not as nice as in the pictures. Also the surface treatment of the leather is "plasticky"... It just doesn't age well. Over the years I've switched the strap around a couple of times and even put the watch on a bund strap...it looks perfect on a bund strap by the way. I hope Citizen has updated the strap and the leather if they're going to be bragging about it. All in all a great watch if you don't mind switching the strap. Edit; boy swapping orange and red sailcloth sport bands on these really being out the color in the faces! So I guess it depends on the vibe you want.

Every good watch collection should have a pilot’s watch, and if you are looking for a low-maintenance Flieger style timepiece that looks great and functions flawlessly, check out this model from Citizen. This is a large watch, don’t get me wrong, but as an pilot’s watch, it’s supposed to be. (When you’re flying an aircraft, a big dial with easy to read numerals is a must!) This is actually a bonus if like me, you have larger wrists, but for you that have normal size wrists, fear not, this watch will look great on you, too! The hour hand is thick, outlined with an attractive orange, which is also used on the 1-12 hour numerals outside the inner dial. The minute hand is more narrow, but still substantial, lined in black. Both hands have a considerable amount of lume, giving them a distinct white appearance which makes for easy accusation in daylight, and lights up like a flashlight in the dark. While I wish Citizen also applied lume to the numerals, the hands are large enough to tell time without the hour markers at night. I like what Citizen did by printing the 13-24 hour numerals on the inside of the inner dial. It fits with the pilot’s watch, and it makes for an interesting dial. The date wheel is awesome. It fixes a problem that plagues other Citizen watches where the date window is far too small. On this watch, the date window is narrow but long, showing three dates at once. With the middle date being the correct date. It is clearly marked, and easy to read. I love how the date works on this watch! This watch is extremely accurate. I own several watches with Citizen’s Eco-Drive movement, and there are several reasons that I keep coming back for more. This watch is as accurate as any quartz watch I have ever owned. I reset my watches when Daylight Savings Time comes and goes, and this watch is never off more than a few seconds from when I set it six months before. Unlike most other quartz watches, the Eco-Drive movement is solar powered, and does an amazing job. With this watch, you don’t have to worry about changing batteries every year or two. Wearing this watch outside for one day a week is enough to keep it “charged” up and ready to go. If you store the watch on top of a dresser where it gets some sunlight, you won’t ever have to worry about the power reserve. If you are like me and wear watches on rotation, this Eco-Drive powered watch will work for you. On a full charge, you can store the watch in a dark drawer for more than 6 months without it missing a beat. Simply wear it in the sun for a few days or leave it under a lamp to charge back up. The brown leather strap is of good quality, and I have kept it on the watch. It is soft, yet strong enough to keep a good hold onto this pilot’s watch. In summary, this is an amazing pilot’s style watch at a very affordable price. Citizen’s EcoDrive Quartz movement will keep going for years without any maintenance, all you have to do is make sure it sees some sunshine. Whether your adventures take you into the cockpit of an airplane, coach class, or just watching Topgun on TV, this Citizen will be by your side, just ticking away.

Beautiful watch, but unfortunately one that will annoy me every time i look at it. You see, the seconds hand doesn't hit the line marks 80% of the time. What's worst, it doesn't land straight in the middle of the triangle 12 o'clock mark. Poor craftsmanship. My first citizen watch, and it's a big disappointment. See the video for yourself. Don't take my word for it.

Gostei. Apenas substitui o fecho pelo modelo deployant, mais funcional.

For the price you pay, this is the best pilot style watch available on Amazon, the numbers are clearly labled and easy to read, and the arms are accurate and precise. I think the brown band that comes with the watch goes very well on slightly darker skin tones, and it has a pleasant texture. The crown of the watch is large and makes for easy adjustment, and the date counter on the right-hand side of the dial is a nice touch as well. The glass is reasonably scratch resistant, and the aluminum build gives the watch some weight that makes it feel more premium. Citizen makes quality watches I've found, and they are usually at good prices compared to similar options on the market.

Excelente reloj, muy bueno y entregado a tiempo. Lo uso diariamente y es resistente a golpes, rayones y humedad. Se consiguen extensibles de repuesto localmente.

Great watch good looks and great price