How long does a Citizen Eco-Drive battery last?
Powered by light Eco-Drive is a proprietary CITIZEN technology that converts any kind of light, from bright sunshine to dim indoor lighting, into the energy necessary to power a watch. It runs for over six months off a single full charge. Poor mobility, Eco-Drive watches use light as energy, light is essential, even if it can work for a long time without light after being fully charged, if you keep working, you cannot do without light.The batteries used in solar-powered watches such as Eco-Drive watches are rechargeable cells. Rechargeable cells can be recharged repeatedly and, unlike conventional batteries, they do not need to be regularly replaced.Your watch features an Overcharge Prevention Function so there is no need to worry about overcharging your watch. A special energy storage cell is used to store electrical energy. This special cell does not require replacement and is a clean energy unit that does not use any toxic substances.Requires sufficient exposure to sunlight to maintain charge. One of the most significant disadvantages of solar-powered watches is their dependence on sunlight. Without sufficient exposure to sunlight, this watch will not be able to charge the batteries and therefore will not work.
Can you charge an Eco-Drive watch with a flashlight?
Charging an Eco-Drive watch is easy: all you have to do is expose the watch to light. Both sunlight and artificial light work, although sunlight charges faster. It is recommended to expose the watch to light regularly to ensure that the battery always has sufficient energy. Watches Powered by Light Eco-Drive is designed to convert both natural and artificial light into energy to power watches. Watches with Eco-Drive do not require any battery replacement, charging or winding to maintain constant operation.Eco-Drive is a proprietary CITIZEN technology that converts any kind of light, from bright sunshine to dim indoor lighting, into the energy necessary to power a watch. It runs for over six months off a single full charge.Expose the dial to direct sunlight to charge it. Depending on the model, charging time for a watch to go from stopped to normal operation may vary. Refer to the instruction manual of the watch to verify charge time.My Eco-Drive watch has stopped. What can I do? The power reserve may not be sufficient. Expose the dial to direct sunlight to charge it.
How to charge Citizen Eco-Drive watch without sunlight?
Your Eco-Drive watch charges whenever it is exposed to light, with natural sunlight being the fastest and most effective source. If your watch has been stored in the dark for a while and has stopped, simply place it on a dry windowsill for around 4–5 days to recharge. Can Eco-Drive watches be recharged under fluorescent lamps? Yes. But it is recommended to charge under direct sunlight for charging fully and efficiently.
How many hours to charge an Eco-Drive watch?
Depending on the light source, it can take anywhere from 2 minutes to 12 minutes for the watch to gather enough energy to run for a full day. For a full charge, allow the watch to charge in direct sunlight for 8-12 hours or under artificial light for 130 hours. At a distance of 8 inches under a 30W fluorescent light (3,000 illuminance/lux): 40 minutes for 1 day use; 130 hours to full charge.