Can you charge an Eco-Drive watch through a window?
This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light, such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps (refer to pages 9 to 11 for charging guidelines). After taking off the watch, put it in a location where the dial is exposed to bright light, such as by a window.
How do I know when my Citizen Eco-Drive is fully charged?
When the low charge feature is activated, your watch should be fully charged by exposing it to bright light as outlined in recharging guidelines in your instruction manual and in the technical support section of our website.
How is an Eco-Drive watch powered?
Eco-Drive is a light-powered technology that drives watches by capturing light and converting it into energy using an inbuilt solar cell.
Does the Citizen Eco-Drive have a battery?
If you're wondering why we don't offer battery replacements for Citizen Eco-Drive watches, it may shock you to realise that your Eco-Drive doesn't have a battery in it at all. The way a Citizen Eco-Drive works is that it runs off light as its power source, not a standard silver oxide battery.Aug 8, 2019
What do I do if my Citizen Eco-Drive watch stops working?
How do you get your Citizen Eco-drive watch to work again? If your Citizen Eco-drive watch isn't working it means that the power reserve of your watch is getting low. Therefore, all you need to do is fully recharging the watch by exposing directly to the light.
How do you charge a dead citizen eco-drive watch?
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.
Does an Eco-Drive watch need a battery?
Eco-Drive watches do not need batteries replaced.
How does a Citizen Eco watch work?
The Eco-Drive watch uses a microns thin disc of amorphous Silicon under the dial to convert light energy into electrical energy through the photovoltaic process. The electrical energy is then stored in a special energy storage cell . The charging is done in a more efficient manner than was ever before thought possible.
How long does it take to fully charge an Eco-Drive watch?
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 long does it take to charge an eco battery?
Depending on the electrical service being used (120 VAC or 220 VAC), it takes between 1.75 to 2.25 hours to recharge the Mean Green batteries for every hour of operation.Mar 8, 2018
Can you overcharge a citizen eco-drive watch?
Once fully charged, the two-hand model will continue to run for about 5 months, while the three-hand model will continue to run for about 2 months, without further charging. watch is always recharged before it stops. There is no risk of overcharging this watch. (Overcharge prevention function is included.)