Citizen Eco-Drive OnevsDefakto Dialog

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Eco-Drive One at true scale

Eco-Drive One

Defakto Dialog at true scale

Dialog

Diameter

38.6mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.8mm

Thickness

3.9mm

lowest

6.6mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$4,995

n/a

Movement

8826

Ronda 712

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38.6mm
40mm
Thickness
3.88mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8826
Ronda 712
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,995
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Eco-Drive One

The Citizen Eco-Drive One is widely praised for its extreme thinness, with reviewers and owners consistently noting its case thickness around 2.98mm to 3.5mm, and its light weight, making it feel almost imperceptible on the wrist. The watch's "wow factor" and "svelte" design are frequently highlighted, alongside its "Super Titanium" case which is described as harder than stainless steel. Some owners find the aesthetic plain or dated, and the price is a significant barrier for many. The Eco-Drive quartz movement offers approximately 100 days of power reserve on a full charge. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Eco-Drive One highly for its groundbreaking thinness and lightweight titanium construction.

Defakto Dialog

Owners widely praise the Defakto Dialog for its extreme minimalism and grab-and-go design, with one owner noting its 40mm size enhances readability. The watch is also recognized for its solid quality for the value, featuring an in-house case by Ickler and a slim 6.6mm thickness. Some owners question the practicality of a single-hand watch for daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Defakto Dialog highly for its handcrafted, minimalistic aesthetic and value.