How does citizens eco drive work

This is the Time Setting Warning feature. The irregular interval movement indicates that the time shown is incorrect because the watch stopped once then started again. After recharging and adjusting your watch, the second hand will resume normal operation. Eco-Drive watches with the Power Saving feature stop the second hand to save energy when away from light in the dark, a drawer or under sleeves, for example.

Once exposed to light, the hands move very quickly to catch up to the correct time, which has been tracked internally by the watch. Recharging varies according to the illuminance from the source of light: in winter the required time for recharging is longer than summer, because the illuminance of the sun is weaker.

Also, in winter, watches tend to be kept under sleeves of overcoats or thick jackets that hinder the absorption of light energy. We recommend you expose your Eco-Drive to the sunlight from time to time. According to our data, both solar and rechargeable cells will last more than 10 years. It is speculated that initial capacities may wane up to 20 per cent over 20 years; however, we do not expect this to interfere with the use of the watch. With regard to water resistant models: in order to maintain the water resistance quality, we recommend you replace the gaskets in regular intervals.

Gaskets age and deteriorate while being used or even just in storage. The gears in watches also wear little by little. Therefore, regular maintenance by qualified watchmakers or authorised service centres is recommended in order to extend the life of your watch. The solar cells stop generating electricity if a lack of light energy occurs. In order to avoid losing energy, the second hand stops at the position of 12 o'clock. In some models both the minute and second hands stop Power Save 1 mode.

When light falls on the dial, the watch will resume normal operation. If lacking light energy for three days, the calendar will also stop to further minimise energy loss Power Save 2 mode. As before, once light is available to the dial again, the watch will resume normal operation.

Please consult the instruction manual for your particular watch, as this function varies between models. If an Eco-Drive watch will be stored for a long time, all hands and the calendar can be stopped manually Manual Power Save mode. In this mode, the watch will not resume normal operation even when the dial receives light. Watch Store Menu. Creve Coeur:. West County Mall:.

Our Mission Locations Menu. Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest. If the capacitor is capable of holding a charge this process should get the watch running again. Times Ticking has been in operation for more than 30 years, since We have performed watch repair for customers both locally and internationally.

If it Ticks! We KNOW it! Do you need light to generate power for your watch all the time? Not with Eco-Drive. A single full charge is enough to keep Eco-Drive working for over six months in total darkness. Indeed, some models equipped with power save function can run for as long as seven years. Solar cells absorb light and convert it into energy.

With Eco-Drive, we use different solar cells for different models to increase the range of designs we can offer. As the name suggests, this is the most commonly used solar cell in our watches. It sits directly beneath the dial. Due to its excellent power-generation capabilities, it is used in many of our advanced-function models. This ring-shaped solar cell sits above the dial, encircling it. With a ring solar cell, there is no need for the dial to be translucent, allowing for greater latitude in dial design.

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