How Do You Charge An Eco Drive Watch?
If your Citizen Eco-Drive watch stops completely, loses time or ticks erratically, it needs to be recharged. You can do this by exposing it to light. Ideally, an Eco-Drive watch should never stop, since it will remained “charged up” by normal, day-to-day exposure to various sources of light as you wear it. However, if the watch does not receive enough light (if it is left in a box or drawer, for example) it will lose power and need recharging. Determine how long your watch will need to be exposed to light.The time needed to recharge varies slightly by model, so consult your manual or the Eco-Drive website (see Resources) for details. Sunlight is recommended for recharging your watch once it has stopped completely. According to Citizen’s website, approximate recharging times are nine hours if the watch is outdoors on a cloudy day or 3 1/2 hours outdoors on a sunny day. Place your Eco-Drive in the sunlight. Choose a spot to rest the watch where it will get as much direct sunlight as poss
