How long does it take an Eco-Drive watch to charge?

How long does it take an Eco-Drive watch to charge?

General charging requirements for basic analog Eco-Drive timepieces: Outdoors on a sunny day (100,000 illuminance/lux): 2 minutes for 1 day use; 11 hours to full charge. Outdoors on a cloudy day (10,000 illuminance/lux): 12 minutes for 1 day use; 40 hours to full charge.

How do Eco-Drive watches charge?

Eco-Drive watches work by collecting light using inbuilt solar cells. This light is converted into energy that is stored in a power cell. The power cell recharges the watch continuously, so the battery never has to be charged by another source.

How do I charge my Citizen Eco-Drive watch faster?

Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight for five to six hours at least once a month. Avoid leaving the watch in a dark place for long periods of time. If the watch is obscured from light by long sleeves frequently, supplemental charging may be needed to ensure continual operation.

How long will citizen Eco-Drive last?

Life Expectancy According to reports from Citizen Watches, the solar cells and secondary battery used in Eco-Drive watches will last for up to 10 years.

How do I charge my solar watch?

In order to recharge a solar watch, it is necessary to expose it to light. Since room light is weaker compared to sunlight, it takes a longer time to recharge the watch. Therefore, when recharging, please place the watch by a window and expose it to sunlight with the dial facing the sun.

How long does it take to charge a citizen solar watch?

Citizen solar-powered watches can be charged by placing them under a fluorescent light around 6 inches from the light source. This will fully charge the watch in 22 hours.

Can a citizen Eco-Drive be repaired?

Our repairs can be as simple as a capacitor change, pin replacement, or band replacement, and can be as complicated as a dial refinish, a band/case polish, movement clean and overhaul and even a complete restoration.

How do you charge a solar watch indoors?

How long does it take to charge my Eco-Drive?

Outdoors on a cloudy day (10,000 illuminance/lux): 12 minutes for 1 day use; 40 hours to full charge 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 When fully charged, your Eco-Drive will continue running – even in total darkness – for at least six (6) months.

What is an Eco-Drive watch?

Citizen Eco-Drive watches use an environmentally friendly highly specialized rechargeable cell to store electrical energy. When the watch is fully charged, most Eco-Drive watches have a power reserve of 6 months or more.

How do I charge my Citizen Eco Drive watch?

The Best Ways to Charge Your Citizen Eco Drive Watch 1. Wear the Watch on a Sunny Day 1. Leave Out in the Sunlight for a Couple Hours 2. Leave Under an Artificial Light Source.

What is Eco-Drive technology?

Your new Eco-Drive timepiece is specially powered by proprietary ECO-DRIVE TECHNOLOGY, which converts any source of light (natural and artificial) into usable energy. The harnessed energy is then stored in a special power reserve to keep your timepiece charged and running properly.