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Mechanical watches are some of the greatest timepieces, but if you don’t stay on top of them, keeping them running on time can be a pain. That’s where solar-powered watches come in—they are always accurate as long as they get intermittent exposure to a light source. Many of the best watches from Timex, Seiko, and even G-Shock have this handy feature. But it might be Citizen that’s best-known for this revolutionary feature with its stunning solar Eco-Drive watches, and right now you can pick up one of its most classic watches for under $200 at Nordstrom Rack.
The Citizen Eco-Drive Classic Sport Watch is now on sale for $190 at Nordstrom Rack, which is 49% off of the regular price of $375. A clean and classic dive-style watch is a must for any man’s growing watch collection, and this solid, stainless steel timepiece from Citizen is an instant thumbs-up. It’s solar-powered, so you never have to worry about running low on power (if you keep it in any light, artificial or from the sun). If you’re into this watch but would prefer something that pops a bit more, we’d recommend checking out these colorful Citizen watches that are also 49% off.
Citizen Eco-Drive Classic Sport Watch, $190 (was $375) at Nordstrom Rack
It’s always good to have a go-to watch in your collection that is great-looking, dependable, and inexpensive enough that you don’t have to worry about losing it or breaking it—and that’s exactly what this Citizen is. The classic diver-style watch is made with a silver-tone stainless steel 43mm case along with a stainless steel bracelet with a fold-over clasp and a safety release. The bezel is also stainless steel and has an inlaid black and blue ring. Silver-tone hands and hour markers sweep across a blue dial with minute markers around the rim, all enhanced with bright lume touches. The magnified date display is positioned in the 3 o’clock position under a mineral crystal.
The best part about the watch, aside from its good looks, is that it’s all powered by a Japanese J810 Eco-Drive quartz movement that can power the internal battery through any light source, from the sun to a house lamp. The watch is also water resistant up to 330 feet so you can definitely take it out when diving or snorkeling.
If you’ve been looking for a great watch that looks good and is inexpensive, this classic Citizen is the way to go. Not only does it look great on the wrist with its clean lines and handsome diver-inspired design, but it’s from a reputable, high-quality watch brand—and it’s under $200 right now. Act fast, though, because, at this low of a price, these are sure to fly off the shelves.
