Great report KIH!

Oct 19, 2012,07:47 AM
 

"CHEAPO adjective poor quality; SECOND-RATE."


I agree Citizen is a relatively cheap brand in the watch world, but what they produce are far from what considered 'second-rate' or even poor quality.

Anyway seeing the last watch (cal.W760), I cant help thinking how obsolete this piece is going to be once Apple or Bluetooth for that matter is not
the popular choice of gadget or technology.

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CITIZEN makes Japanese watches more fun!

 
 By: KIH : October 9th, 2012-16:41
CITIZEN makes Japanese watches more fun! I had an opportunity to visit Citizen's Design Center in Tokyo, thanks to the introduction by Ms. Kayama - Editor in Chief, World Wrist Watch magazine. Not a huge establishment, but very open, comfortable space in ...  

Citizen is one of those names...

 
 By: Mostel : October 9th, 2012-17:01
that, noi matter what it accomplishes, no matter how great, cool, fun, innovative, even ultra-high quality... etc... it may never overcome the way you feel when you see that name. Cheapo, 'whatever' watch. Seiko has somehow managed to to begin to change t... 

Hi quality and innovative, AND cheap...

 
 By: KIH : October 9th, 2012-18:48
... what is wrong with that? Do watches always have to have high price tags? When it makes a good products, "cheapo perception" doesn't bother me. I think "Great Buy". But that is just me. Having said that, I understand you talk about the "perception" and... 

CHEAPO??????

 
 By: Iceman : October 9th, 2012-23:02
Cheapo is for people who always looks for the cheapest thing without considering qlty, value , time etc..( but thats just me) I agree w KIH that citizen makes quality and innovative watches that is accesible to the mass. I hv only respect for them. Best I... 

Great report KIH!

 
 By: gulfstream13 : October 19th, 2012-07:47
"CHEAPO adjective poor quality; SECOND-RATE." I agree Citizen is a relatively cheap brand in the watch world, but what they produce are far from what considered 'second-rate' or even poor quality. Anyway seeing the last watch (), I cant help thinking how ... 

Agreed!

 
 By: KIH : October 19th, 2012-08:04
Thanks! Yup. I agree that Citizen is not second rate brand in these design and technology (electronics department, though). I am looking forward to their "Next one" so that they won't make obsolete products. Their product cycle is quick, too. Thank you. L...