Okay, let’s talk about Citizen Japan. Not the country, you know, the watches. Everyone’s got these fancy smartwatches strapped to their wrists nowadays, buzzing and pinging all day long. Me? I got tired of another gadget needing a charge every night.
So, I started looking for just a regular watch. Something simple. Something that just tells the time without making a fuss. Remember those? I was wandering through a department store a while back, not really looking for anything, just killing time. Passed by the watch counters, saw all the flashy stuff, the big names, the ones that cost an arm and a leg.
Stumbling onto Citizen
Then I saw the Citizen display. Wasn’t flashy. Just rows of decent-looking watches. I remembered my dad had one ages ago, swore by it. So, I stopped, took a closer look. Picked one up. It had a bit of weight to it, felt solid, not like some cheap plastic thing. The design was clean, easy to read. Nothing over the top.
The salesperson came over, started talking about ‘Eco-Drive’. Basically, it runs on light. Any light. Sun, lamps, whatever. No battery changes. That sounded pretty good to me. Less hassle.
Why I picked it up, really:
- Needed something reliable.
- Tired of charging things.
- Liked the simple, classic look.
- Felt sturdy in my hand.
- The ‘Eco-Drive’ thing sounded practical.
Didn’t break the bank either. So, I bought it. Just like that. Walked in looking for nothing, walked out with a Citizen watch on my wrist.
Living with it
Been wearing it pretty much every day since. It just works. Seriously. I don’t think about it. It tells the time, accurately. I’ve knocked it against desks, door frames, you name it. Still ticking, couple of tiny scratches maybe, but who cares? It’s supposed to be worn, right?
The best part? Not having to plug it in. Ever. It just sits on my nightstand or desk when I’m not wearing it, soaking up whatever light’s around. It’s one less thing to worry about. In today’s world, that’s a win.
It’s not a status symbol. It doesn’t track my steps or show my emails. It’s just a watch. But it does its job perfectly, day in, day out. Sometimes, that’s exactly what you need. Something dependable that doesn’t demand constant attention. Just sits there, does its thing. Pretty good, if you ask me.
