Sharp Watch Shout Out: Citizen Men's Eco Drive Weekender Watch

I recently saw this Citizen Men's Eco Drive Weekender watch with a blue dial and a blue polyurethane strap. It's an amazing looking watch. I like the dimpled dial and the sports GT-style strap. While it may be an elastomeric polymer, from a distance, that strap sure looks like the wrap from around an old sports car steering wheel. In such a brilliant blue, this Citizen watch certainly deserves a sharp watch shout out!

Citizen Eco Drive Weekender Sport Watch (Amazon Photo)

The specifications for this watch match the sporty looks, too. It has a stainless steel case and 100-meters of water resistance. Amazon reviewers note that it has a long strap to fit most wearers and that the watch holds up well to sweat and activity. The watch is rather large with a 44mm diameter case. 

This watch has a Caliber J810 movement that is solar powered. Citizen Eco Drive watches never need batteries, but they may need a capacitor replaced every ten years or so.  There are instructions online for how to do this and a jeweler should also be able to handle it.

For a limited time (as of this May 2025 writing), this watch is on sale for 25% off for a price coming in at a little over $200. To take a closer look at this timepiece, check it out here on Amazon!

Watch Wearing Wednesday: Mexican Food with my LaCoste 12:12 Quartz Watch

Sometimes an alligator (or crocodile) gets hungry and you have to feed it.  Such was the case recently, when I wore my LaCoste 12:12 quartz watch out on the town.  You can tell the little guy is famished at 3 o'clock!

The LaCoste Crocodile Logo on the LaCoste 12:12 Quartz Watch

Since this basic black LaCoste watch is always fashionable and ready to go, it was no problem to take him out to a local Mexican restaurant.  Here he is lurking suspiciously near our appetizer chips and salsa.  Stay out of my salsa pond crocodile . . .

The LaCoste 12:12 Quartz Watch

Finally, the main course arrived. I opted for a shredded chicken chimichanga which came with rice and a small tortilla bowl of a pico, guacamole, and sour cream.  From the LaCoste's gaping jaws, I'd imagine it was after the chicken.

The LaCoste 12:12 with a Chicken Chimichanga

While this was just a silly outing with a favorite casual watch, you can read my full review of the LaCoste 12:12 quartz watch here.  For an assortment of LaCoste watches for men (including the current LaCoste 12:12 TR90) bang it here for LaCoste Men's Watches on Amazon.

Wristwatch Review: Men's LaCoste 12.12 Water Resistant Quartz Watch

When my wife finds a cool watch on her shopping adventures, she often gets it for me.  On a recent shopping adventure at Ross, she struck gold with this Men's LaCoste 12.12 quartz watch.  It's an attractive casual watch, that's perfect for wear as a weekender watch or in a business casual environment.

LaCoste 12.12 Quartz Watch

Watch Features and Construction

The LaCoste 12.12 is a minimalist watch with an hour, minute, and second hand, in a 42mm composite (plastic) material case with a silicone rubber strap.  It has a stainless steel caseback, a mineral crystal, and water resistance to 5 BAR (50 meters).  You can shower, watch dishes, and potentially go swimming, but it's not made for protracted activity in the water.

The case is made of TR90 a plastic composite material.  It's a thermoplastic that is hypo-allergenic.  Commonly used in eye-glass frames, it is known for having a little flexibility and resisting damage.  In a watch case, it doesn't seem bendable.

The LaCoste 12.12 has an etched stainless steel caseback.  Typically the caseback design offers an image of a folded LaCoste shirt or their iconic Alligator logo.

The Stainless Steel Caseback of the LaCoste 12.12 watch

Watch Dimensions

The LaCoste 12.12 has a case diameter that comes in at 42mm and a case thickness of 9.8mm.  The strap is about 20mm wide.  The silicone strap fit me snugly and could probably be just a tad longer.

The LaCoste 12.12

Overall Impression

The LaCoste 12.12 is very different from my LaCoste Club Watch.  It has a more sporty, compact, design.  It's a bang around watch for people who like to bang around fashionably.  The LaCoste brand gives the watch a positive connotation of quality.  As a Florida alumnus, I also love the little alligator of the LaCoste logo.  Overall, I like this watch and can see myself wearing it regularly.

A close of of the LaCoste 12.12 dial and LaCoste Alligator Logo

If you'd like to get a LaCoste 12.12 for your own wrist, you can get one here on Amazon.com.

TGIF: "Go To" Weekender Watches

TGIF! Now that the workweek is done, what's your favorite watch for banging around on the weekend?  Do you need something rugged or something casual?  Hard rock or yacht rock? Do you favor casual "weekender" watches from brands like Timex or Citizen?  So many questions.  Don't get stressed.  It's Friday.

Timex Weekender with Tachymeter Markings

This Timex Weekender has been one of my favorites for a long time.  Most Timex Weekenders have plain bezels, but not this one.  It has tachymeter functions.  I found this one at Walmart and, within a few months, the brand must have unified their Weekender standards and all the Timex Weekenders had plain metal bezels.  Sometimes watch models don't last for long.  They get supplanted by new models all the time for unknown reasons.  Sometimes you just have to get when the getting is good.

A display of casual Timex watches for Valentines Day

If you'd like to read a review of this Timex Weekender, check my Timex Weekender Review here on this blog.  Of course, Timex isn't the only watch brand applying the term "Weekender" to its more casual watches.  My Citizen Weekender is also a good choice.

What's your go to Weekender watch?

Watch Wearing Wednesday: Men's Citizen Weekender Eco-Drive Sport Watch

Sometimes you just want a cool looking watch without a lot of fuss.  That's what the Citizen Weekender Eco-Drive Sport Watch delivers.  It's a great looking watch that is easy to read and comfortable to wear.  It also has a beautiful blue dial.

Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender

For a casual trip down to the local pizza joint, it's the perfect choice.  If you'd like to read my full review check out this post -- Wristwatch Review: Citizen Weekender Men's Eco-Drive Sport Watch.

Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender

[Update:  It looks like this watch has disappeared off of Amazon as of 2025, but you can still find similar or even better looking Citizen Eco-Drive weekender watches by banging it here.]

Citizen Eco-Drive Weekender

A Casual Weekend Watch with Class from Timex

Looking at a Timex Weekender with Tachymeter Markings

You've seen my newest old Timex; now check out my newest new Timex.  Timex has recently introduced it's Weekender series of men's analog watches.  They have a touch of preppy sophistication that would look right at home in the Hamptons, Cape Cod, Rehobeth, Nags Head, or Destin.  Since Target had them at an attractive price, I couldn't resist.  However, I upped the ante from the canvas straps of most Weekender watches and chose the Timex Weekender Tachymeter watch with a leather band.  I think you'll agree that it is a beautiful watch.

For a complete review (now hosted here on this blog):

Wristwatch Review: Timex Weekender Men's Tachymeter Analog Strap Watch

[As of 2025, I still wear this watch. It has provided great value and looks good. To peruse current Timex Weekender offerings, look know further than this affiliate link to Amazon.]