Citizen Watches BM8475-26E Eco-Drive Strap Watch

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  • Round watch featuring luminous hands, Arabic/stick indices, and day/date window at 3 o'clock
  • 42 mm stainless steel case with mineral dial window
  • Japanese quartz movement with analog display
  • Faux-leather band with contrast stitching and buckle closure
  • Water resistant to 100 m (330 ft): In general, suitable for swimming and snorkeling, but not scuba diving
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BM8475-26E
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Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Citizen
Model number BM8475-26E
Part Number BM8475-26E
Model Year 2012
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Mineral
Display Type Analog
Clasp Buckle
Metal stamp no-metal-stamp (Fashion only)
Case material Stainless Steel
Case diameter 42 millimeters
Case Thickness 11 millimeters
Band Material Faux Leather
Band size 8.5 inches
Band width 22 millimeters
Band Color Brown
Dial color Black
Bezel material Stainless Steel
Bezel function Stationary
Calendar Day-Date
Special features Luminous Hands and Markers, Day/Date
Item weight 2 ounces
Movement Japanese Quartz
Water resistant depth 100 Meters
Product Warranty For warranty information about this product, please click here

Product Description

  • Watch Sizing Guide
  • Citizen Eco-Drive™ FAQ
  • This military-inspired Citizen® timepiece is ready for your next adventure!
  • Part of the Sport Strap Collection.
  • Eco-Drive technology features a permanently rechargeable lithium-ion cell.
  • Ion-plated stainless steel case.
  • Brown leather strap with adjustable buckle closure.
  • Three-hand analog display with quartz movement and date display window.
  • Dial includes orange hands and hour markers.
  • Water resistant 100 meters/330 feet.
  • Citizen Watch offers a five-year limited manufacturer's warranty on all their products. For more information, please visit their website and see the "Service Information" section.
  • Measurements:
    • Case Height: 42 mm
    • Case Width: 42 mm
    • Case Depth: 11 mm
    • Band Width: 19 0⁄1 mm
    • Band Circumference/Length: 10 in
    • Weight: 2 oz

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 6 x 7 inches; 2 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ BM8475-26E
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Watches
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 18, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Citizen
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005MKGOOY
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,333 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
1,333 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, quality and value of the watch. For example, they mention it looks great, is stylish and the colors are great and unique. They appreciate the readability, performance and comfort. Opinions are mixed on the fit and illumination.

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223 customers mention208 positive15 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the watch. They mention that it looks great, stylish, and appealing. The colors are great and unique. Some say that the strap is nice, but they'll change it out with a black one with white.

"...Looks really good as a casual watch, I've change the leather band once just to give it a bit different look; it also looks really handsome with a..." Read more

"...The colors are also great and unique...." Read more

"I fell in love with the way this watch looks--super cool. I had another Citizen Eco-Drive watch in stainless steel with a metal stainless band...." Read more

"...It has a casual look but will go fine dressing up too...." Read more

176 customers mention156 positive20 negative

Customers like the quality of the watch. They say it's very high quality, solid, and beautifully crafted. They also say it has held up well despite their abuse, is reliable, and accurate. The leather band is durable and the watch is precise in its craftsmanship. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...The dial is also scratch free. The watch keeps great time with the only minor hiccup that if I charge it directly on sunlight, it usually speeds up..." Read more

"...Pro'sMatt blackEasy to readKeeps good time, looks to be very accurateExcellent size for my not so big wrist..." Read more

"...it has but once received I love it, it's easy to read and looks sharp as ever...." Read more

"...cheap, maybe not genuine leather but mine seems to be genuine and fairly well made. Sleek Italian leather you would find in an expensive Lambo?..." Read more

99 customers mention81 positive18 negative

Customers like the value of the watch. They say it's a great watch for the money, a worthy and economic investment, and relatively cheap. Some customers also say that it draws attention and keeps excellent time.

"...The price of this watch is a bargain, no batteries to be replaced." Read more

"...this price, and this eco-drive technology, I feel like it's a worthy and economic (and ecological?) investment...." Read more

"I needed an everyday watch that was stylish, practical, relatively cheap (compared to my best automatic), and one that was incredibly dependable...." Read more

"...I just wanted to say that the watch is a good watch and that it has never stopped working. Best of all - no batteries to replace!..." Read more

67 customers mention48 positive19 negative

Customers find the watch face very easy to read. They appreciate the large, readable numerals and hands and ticks that make night reading easy. They also say it's a simple, good looking watch.

"...has no fancy bells, whistles or alarms but the elegance of a simple easy to read face and not having to worry about battery dying, replacements, etc..." Read more

"...Pro'sMatt blackEasy to readKeeps good time, looks to be very accurateExcellent size for my not so big wrist..." Read more

"...that is starting to make the watch both unattractive and gradually unreadable...none of my cheaper Timex's or any of my previous Citizen's have had..." Read more

"...The night time luminous dials are bright and easy to read, even the day and date feature is large enough to comfortably read...." Read more

38 customers mention28 positive10 negative

Customers like the performance of the watch. For example, they mention it works well, has no issues, and has all the necessary functions. Some say it's better than expected and has a clean design.

"...Citizen Eco Drive watches (three are mine, one is my wife's) function perfectly. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER CITIZEN ECO DRIVE WATCH!" Read more

"...wanted to say that the watch is a good watch and that it has never stopped working. Best of all - no batteries to replace!..." Read more

"...l love design, color, function of this watch. But, it is very sensitive and difficult to set the day & date...." Read more

"...He enjoyed it for two months. Then it went dead and could not be revived with sunlight...." Read more

34 customers mention32 positive2 negative

Customers find the watch comfortable, with a nice feel. They also say the brown strap is comfortable and the face looks very net. Customers also appreciate the heavyweight, quality feel of the timepiece.

"...I have large wrists but the band was comfortable and easily able to set on the third hole leaving two holes to tuck under the two fastening loops...." Read more

"...watch perfectly; it looks more than acceptable; it has no negative issues as far as comfort...." Read more

"...strap is also much nice than most leather bands - this one wears much better, is thicker, and doesn't develop a sharp crease at the buckle..." Read more

"...Appearance wise, I'm quite satisfied. The brown strap is comfortable it says genuine leather on it /shrug.**..." Read more

60 customers mention28 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the watch. Some mention it's an excellent size for their not so big wrist, and will fit any small to large wrists. They love the black case and big numbers that tell time at a glance. Others say it'll be a bit larger than they're used to, and that the band is a little big.

"...The watch looks big on my wrist but I like the bold look and black with orange colors...." Read more

"...Easy to readKeeps good time, looks to be very accurateExcellent size for my not so big wrist..." Read more

"...thing about the band, and others have mentioned it, is that it is a little short. Perhaps a 1/4 inch or so...." Read more

"...bright and easy to read, even the day and date feature is large enough to comfortably read...." Read more

45 customers mention14 positive31 negative

Customers are mixed about the illumination of the watch. Some mention that the night time luminous dials are bright and easy to read, while others say that it has little luminescence and the hands do not glow in the dark.

"...claims luminous hands and numbers but there is no luminosity on this watch face, not a deal breaker for me...." Read more

"...Ten months after receiving this watch, it lost 5+ hours. I sent it in to Citizen Watch's repair center - they replaced the movement...." Read more

"...and numbers have a gentle luminosity that is easy to read but is not overly bright as many others do...." Read more

"...My watch does not seem to be so blessed and is a near disaster in the dark...." Read more

Durable daily wearer - see time at a glance
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Durable daily wearer - see time at a glance
I wear this watch a lot and its durable. Keeps good time. Over past 10 years, I have replaced the band.I love the black case and big numbers - tell time at a glance.Bad: Unfortunately the black case shows chips. But after 10 years for the money... it's a great watch. So it's my weekend motorcycle / camping watch now...
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Wolfsatz Domain
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Simple Design
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2015
Color: BrownVerified Purchase
This is my first Citizen Eco-Drive and I am very pleased with the watch. . The watch face is a replica from a famous Bell&Ross watches. The watch has no fancy bells, whistles or alarms but the elegance of a simple easy to read face and not having to worry about battery dying, replacements, etc is a wonderful thing.

The watch hands and numbers have a gentle luminosity that is easy to read but is not overly bright as many others do. Contrary to the description, my watch has genuine leather (at least on the back side).

This is the perfect weekend watch!
Adding some pictures with different straps / bands.

Update 5-17-15
For those Spanish speaking; the watch also features the day of the week in Spanish and English. Sunday is red with DOM. =)

Update 7-02-16
Uploading some new pictures and conducted LUM Test. Many claim that this piece does not have a LUM. Well, the hands, the numbers and the hours markers do have a LUM. However, within less than 2 hours you could barely see them on a dark room; so they don't hold the charge for a long time. However if you are coming from the outside to a dark room, you can easily see all 3; the hands being the brightest.

Added a picture with a different leather strap. The watch comes alive with a better strap. I am enjoying the watch a lot more with a lighter distressed brown leather strap.

I've had this time piece for over a year now with frequent domestic wear and I cannot find anything wrong with what this piece from Citizen offers. Looks really good as a casual watch, I've change the leather band once just to give it a bit different look; it also looks really handsome with a Nato/Zulu Strap. (sorry for the pictures sideways it is an Amazon thing, pictures display correctly on my PC).

2nd year update: 08/17/2017
After 2 years from original purchase, this watch continues to look as good as it did when I bought it new. The Black Ionized finish is intact and scratch free. The dial is also scratch free. The watch keeps great time with the only minor hiccup that if I charge it directly on sunlight, it usually speeds up a bit before settling down to a gain of about .02 secs per day. This piece is part of my regular rotation specially for weekend wear. I replaced the leather strap with a strap from Clockwork Synergy. The OEM strap was not bad but totally recommend upgrading the leather; it raises the feel and comfort of the watch 100%. The price of this watch is a bargain, no batteries to be replaced.
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Wolfsatz Domain
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Simple Design
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2015
This is my first Citizen Eco-Drive and I am very pleased with the watch. . The watch face is a replica from a famous Bell&Ross watches. The watch has no fancy bells, whistles or alarms but the elegance of a simple easy to read face and not having to worry about battery dying, replacements, etc is a wonderful thing.

The watch hands and numbers have a gentle luminosity that is easy to read but is not overly bright as many others do. Contrary to the description, my watch has genuine leather (at least on the back side).

This is the perfect weekend watch!
Adding some pictures with different straps / bands.

Update 5-17-15
For those Spanish speaking; the watch also features the day of the week in Spanish and English. Sunday is red with DOM. =)

Update 7-02-16
Uploading some new pictures and conducted LUM Test. Many claim that this piece does not have a LUM. Well, the hands, the numbers and the hours markers do have a LUM. However, within less than 2 hours you could barely see them on a dark room; so they don't hold the charge for a long time. However if you are coming from the outside to a dark room, you can easily see all 3; the hands being the brightest.

Added a picture with a different leather strap. The watch comes alive with a better strap. I am enjoying the watch a lot more with a lighter distressed brown leather strap.

I've had this time piece for over a year now with frequent domestic wear and I cannot find anything wrong with what this piece from Citizen offers. Looks really good as a casual watch, I've change the leather band once just to give it a bit different look; it also looks really handsome with a Nato/Zulu Strap. (sorry for the pictures sideways it is an Amazon thing, pictures display correctly on my PC).

2nd year update: 08/17/2017
After 2 years from original purchase, this watch continues to look as good as it did when I bought it new. The Black Ionized finish is intact and scratch free. The dial is also scratch free. The watch keeps great time with the only minor hiccup that if I charge it directly on sunlight, it usually speeds up a bit before settling down to a gain of about .02 secs per day. This piece is part of my regular rotation specially for weekend wear. I replaced the leather strap with a strap from Clockwork Synergy. The OEM strap was not bad but totally recommend upgrading the leather; it raises the feel and comfort of the watch 100%. The price of this watch is a bargain, no batteries to be replaced.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great watch
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2012
Color: BrownVerified Purchase
This watch reminds me of a Bell & Ross Vintage Heritage BR 123 watch I rrreaalllyy want but can't afford at this moment.

http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Ross-BR123-HERITAGE-Vintage-Black/dp/B005N8AGLC/ref=sr_1_1?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1348893781&sr=1-1&keywords=Bell+%26+Ross+Vintage+123

But when I saw this Citizen watch, I realized its similar aesthetics to the BR 123 (but without the hefty price).

-Essentially, the Swiss mechanical automatic movement is replaced with a eco-drive Japanese quartz movement,
-the anti reflective ultra curved super hard sapphire crystal is replaced by an off the shelf mineral crystal,
-the sand colored beige leather strap and markers/hands are replaced by a general orange,
-the thin case of the BR 123 is replaced by Citizen's bulkier case,
-the second hand is not subsidiary (like the BR 123), but part of the hour and minute hands (like most watches).
-However, the citizen adds a day indicator whilst the BR 123 does not.

Now subtract about $3,069 (original price $3,200) and you get the Citizen BM8475-26E ($131). What really sold me to the Citizen was the eco-drive technology. Although it does not compare to the Swiss mechanical automatic movement of the BR 123, knowing that if you keep good care of this watch, you shouldn't ever have to replace the battery. Which makes me wonder if this watch lasts as long as light exists (forever?... I question that. I guess time will tell)... The colors are also great and unique. The orange markers and hands against the black dial make it desirable since orange and black are one of my favorite color combinations. You can't really find a classic looking watch like this in orange.

The only things that concern me after I purchased it was the date adjust... You really have to be gentle and gingerly with it or I feel like it may damage the movement. Pulling the crown should also be done gingerly. It's tricky to get it to the right spot and takes practice to master. The band squeaks a bit, but goes away after a week or more of daily wear. All in all the price and design of this watch makes it very enticing to purchase and own, which I have no regrets doing. This watch doesn't make you wonder, "does this watch come with insurance?" like you do with high end time pieces. With this price, and this eco-drive technology, I feel like it's a worthy and economic (and ecological?) investment.

Oh, and I just realized the luminescence of the hands and dials are not as strong as some of my other watches... but it doesn't bother me as much, because I don't find myself in a situation where I'm in super pitch darkness and then wonder... "that time is it?".
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4.0 out of 5 stars a black watchband with this color scheme would look much better. Even before I wore the watch I exchanged ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2016
Color: BrownVerified Purchase
What's up with the watch band, a black watchband with this color scheme would look much better.
Even before I wore the watch I exchanged the band for a black 22mm nylon band, my wife loves the look of the watch and band combo. She thought I had lost my mind when she first saw the watch. The leather band and the watch body together are pretty ugly...

Pro's
Matt black
Easy to read
Keeps good time, looks to be very accurate
Excellent size for my not so big wrist
Very nice looking with a black band.
The numbers in the right light look copper and have an orangish glow
Has good weight

Cons
Doesn't really instill an air of confidence that it will last for years
Weak stem feels as though it could break easily
Hard to set date, action not smooth
Too much play when setting the time, again action not smooth
Luminance sucks, nothing else to say, it's a good thing I don't wear my watch for night viewing
Glass scratches easily, I haven't had the watch3 days and noticed two scratches, I put a 3m clear skin on the glass, I hope it doesn't interfere with the charging process,

Overall I do like the watch, but it feels a bit on the cheap side, but not worth sending back either.

Watch and band got here on time thanks Amazon for Prime...
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Ray Kazkan
4.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo citizen entry level ma con una pecca.
Reviewed in Italy on December 10, 2020
Color: BrownVerified Purchase
Prodotto in linea con le attese. Unica pecca i giorni della settimana son in inglese e spagnolo , inoltre il cambio dura veramente tanto e parte in ritardo (dall'una di notte in poi).
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ogg83666
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen reloj por el precio.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 11, 2018
Color: BrownVerified Purchase
Reloj de buena calidad (no se podía esperar menos de Citizen), aunque ya teniéndolo en vivo se ve un poco más pequeño que en las fotos.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars I love its design, outstanding clarity, and Eco-Drive Citizen quality
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2019
Color: BrownVerified Purchase
The watch has a great set of features that I sought -- truly clear and easy to read at a glance, eco-drive technology, large size without being huge, comfortable to wear, modern and stylish. I also looked for one that was very light on the arm. This is close, but I found it to be ten grams more than listed on the site (weighing 69 vs 59 grams that was listed). It's still light relative to other good watches, just not feather-light. I wanted a second hand that was clear but distinct from the others, night visibility, date and day, and this has all that, too. I love the design.
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WongYeeJie
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
Reviewed in Japan on July 22, 2020
Color: BrownVerified Purchase
Just received the watch today. The quality is as good as described. So far, I am satisfied.
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Shiv Kumar
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent watch
Reviewed in India on October 28, 2016
Color: BrownVerified Purchase
Citizen makes excellent watch and I was always fascinated by their ecodrive series. This watch is no exception in solid build and craftsmanship. Even though it is slightly on there heavy side and looks may fool you to be relatively flimsy product. But I found the body very rugged metal and quartz glass is able to take lot of abuse.
If this watch is still available after 10- 15 years , I may buy again
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