Before purchasing this watch (steel version), I purchased a previous generation digital & analog, multi-zone Skyhawk (titanium version). Though you probably already know, just in case, the Eco-Drive series of watches gets its name from being "drive"-n (or powered) in an "eco"-logically friendly way...in other words, it's solar-powered. Any light source will do. The previous generation titanium watch was great but not intuitive and a little hard to use, especially because for some settings, you had to hit two buttons simultaneously, and it was often hard to get it exactly right.
With this new watch, there is no simultaneous button pressing and all the settings are easy to configure. The knob allows you to move between different modes and you pull the knob half out for some settings, and all the way for others.
Also, the analog is now completely in sync with the digital readout (on whatever time zone you choose). This is especially useful as you never have to manually sync the analog dials and digital clock. Additionally, you can easily change the analog dial to any time zone you have setup.
Going back to setting it up, the original watch was frustrating whenever I wanted to change from summer savings to standard time. This was the single biggest irritation for me. So my previous watch still works, but I almost exclusively use this new one.
Feature-wise, both units are identical except for the additional alarms on the new watch.
I agree with the previous reviewer that the steel version is too heavy, and if a Titanium was available at the store I purchase watches at, I would have gotten it. But the steel version is not bad. Heavy, but not bad. Regarding the wrist band, the previous titanium version was much better, though. This steel band doesn't bend very far, just enough to contour a wrist, and no more. My titanium bends at much sharper angles, so can become almost flat. Wish this steel band could do that. Oh well, can't have everything.
So, what features does this have?
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By: tekkster's Full Review: Citizen Skyhawk Eco-Drive JR306059F Wrist Watch
Source: www.epinions.com
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