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Citizen · Eco-Drive

Citizen Classic Chronograph

Ref. E812-K001226

Stock unknown

Case

Diameter
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Mineral
Dial colour
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

Caliber
E812
Type
Solar
Power reserve
240h

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01The market

Market prices.

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Retail stock & market context

Citizen on the secondhand market

Somewhere in -10.2% to +2.3%

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02The connection engine

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Citizen Classic Chronograph for its superb finishing, high-accuracy quartz Eco-Drive movement, and value, with many noting it appears more expensive than its price. The watch's lume remains surprisingly good after many years, and its brushed titanium case shows minimal scratches. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the crisp, mechanical feel of the chronograph pushers and the legible, clean dial design. Some owners report the chronograph seconds hand can drift slightly off-center or not return to the 12 o'clock position after resetting. The tachymeter scale is distorted by the domed crystal, and the date window is small and inset. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Classic Chronograph highly for its blend of utility, finishing, and value.

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