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Citizen Eco-Drive OnevsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Eco-Drive One
CitizenEco-Drive One
MSRP $2,995
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eco-Drive One36.6mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Eco-Drive One40h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Eco-Drive One300m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Eco-Drive One$2,995
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
36.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8845
Seiko NH38A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,995
$449

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What people say

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Citizen Eco-Drive One

The Citizen Eco-Drive One is widely celebrated for its groundbreaking thinness, with multiple sources confirming its status as the world's thinnest light-powered watch, measuring between 2.98mm and 3.5mm. Owners and reviewers alike praise its exceptional lightness, titanium construction, and good build quality that avoids feeling flimsy, noting its "wow factor" and superb finishing. The watch features a proprietary, ultra-thin Eco-Drive quartz movement and a synthetic sapphire dial, with some models offering up to 12 months of power reserve. However, its high price, ranging from $3,500 to $5,000, is a significant drawback for some, and its aesthetic is considered too plain or dated by a minority who prefer other Citizen models. The Citizen Eco-Drive One is also noted for lacking a seconds hand and having only splash-resistant water protection.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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