With money being tight like it is for everyone these days, and knowing how selective I am when it comes to watch features and quality, I assumed it was a bad time for me to begin looking for a new watch to buy. But a past medical condition began causing tremors and weakness in my hands and wrists, so the primary watch I have worn in recent years had to go. It was a beautiful Swiss-made stainless steel automatic with the works, but it was too heavy for me to comfortably wear any more for any length of time. With that as my backdrop, I decided to look for a new "everyday wear" watch (i.e. fit for casual and business wear), but it had to have all the following features:
>- Analog with Date function,
>- Water-resistant rating of at least 100 meters,
>- Be "self-propelled" - either solar, kinetic, or an automatic mechanical - but NO batteries to replace,
>- Luminous for basic night-viewing,
>- Sapphire crystal, and
>- MOST IMPORTANTLY - Titanium watch and band (LIGHT-weight was mandatory).
Being very familiar with watches in general (somewhat of a hobby thru the years), I knew that a watch with all the above features, especially the Sapphire and Titanium, would be very hard to find within our tight budget of $250 or less, especially a watch with a reputable name that looks classy and could be expected to work for years to come. After looking at hundreds of watches online and in person at jewelers over the past 6 months, I was fortunate enough to come across this prize. AMAZON.com had it for significantly less than the best local jewelers could offer (20-25% less than most) while still retaining the full 5-year warranty covered by Citizens. Over the years, I have owned and come to appreciate the quality and form of Citizen Watches. This watch has not been a disappointment! You won't find a better buy if you are looking for a watch with high-end features on a tight budget. I hope your reason for wanting a titanium watch differs from mine (i.e. wish you the best in health!), but whatever your reason, you won't be disappointed wearing this beauty!
PRO's: Great value - features/cost unbeatable, Reliability - Citizen's reputation and warranty, Titanium - very lightweight, Sapphire crystal - virtually scratchproof, Eco-Drive - no routine battery replacements, Water-resistant rating of 100 meters allows for swimming and showering with watch on, Appearance - classy yet practical fitting for casual and formal attire.
CON's: Although telling the time in the dark is not difficult at all with this watch, some people may find the following to be a "CON": Luminosity limited to Hour and Minute Hands and the Numbers "12" and "6" along the dial - no other hour markers glow.