Citizen Men's Classic Eco-Drive Leather Strap Watch, Date, Luminous Hands and Markers, Black Dial

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  • 2 Hand, Date
  • Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Case with Black Croc Embossed Strap
  • Luminous Hands and Markers, Mineral Crystal
  • 30 Meters water resistant and 5 year limited warranty
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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.62 x 4.57 x 4.41 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ AU1040-08E
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2023
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Citizen
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004JKBDYO
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Japan
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,280 ratings

Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Citizen
Model number AU1040-08E
Part Number AU1040-08E
Model Year 2011
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Mineral
Display Type Analog
Clasp Buckle
Metal stamp no-metal-stamp
Case material Stainless Steel
Case diameter 40 millimeters
Case Thickness 8 millimeters
Band Material Leather
Band size 7.5 inches
Band width 20
Band Color Black
Dial color Black
Bezel material Stainless Steel
Bezel function Stationary
Calendar Date
Special features Water Resistant
Item weight 3.2 ounces
Movement Japanese Quartz
Water resistant depth 33 Feet
Warranty Manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service. Click here to make a request to customer service.

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AU1040-08E

SUSTAINABLY STYLISH

DRESS CLASSIC


A watch like this says you mean business. Crafted in stainless steel with a black dial, luminous hands, date indicator and sophisticated black leather strap. Featuring our Eco-Drive technology – powered by light, any light. Never needs a battery. Caliber number J165.

AU1040-08E

THE DETAILS

Model Number AU1040-08E
Collection Classic
Clasp Type 3-Piece Buckle
Dial Color Black
Technology Eco-Drive - Powered by Light, Never Needs a Battery
Water Resistance 30 Meters
Band Material Leather
Band Color Black
Case Diameter 40 millimeters
Case Material Stainless Steel
Dial Window Type Mineral
Display Type Analog

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Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,280 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, accuracy, and comfort of the watch. For example, they mention it's a good looking watch, it'll hold time well, and it'd be comfortable to wear casually or with a nice suit. They're also happy with performance, value, and quality. One downside is the lack of a second hand. Opinions are mixed on fit.

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243 customers mention236 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the watch. They mention it's a really nice looking watch, classy, and beautiful with its starburst effect and faceted hour markers. They appreciate the dark face and the rose gold tone is not too rosy. Overall, most find it to be a wonderful watch for the price.

"its very good" Read more

"...The dial is simple (how I like them!) but quite beautiful with its starburst effect and the faceted hour markers...." Read more

"...functioning as well as anyone could reasonably expect, this watch looks great. It’s easy to see the time at a glance, day or night...." Read more

"A really nice watch for the money. It makes a good work watch that you probably won't mind getting a little scratched and dinged up...." Read more

97 customers mention89 positive8 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They mention that it has a fantastic design, craftsmanship, and good build quality. They appreciate the classic simplicity, and the durable crystal. They also say that it can survive in a casual environment. Overall, customers are happy with the product's quality and presentation.

"...other quartz watches, Eco-Drives aren't exactly cheap, but they are well-made and have a great warranty...." Read more

"...It’s easy to see the time at a glance, day or night...." Read more

"...the bells and whistles other Eco-Drive watches have but it still is durable and nice looking...." Read more

"The bezel itself is classy, accurate, silent, and constructed with quality and care...." Read more

75 customers mention66 positive9 negative

Customers like the value of the watch. They say it's a great everyday high end watch, and fits their budget.

"A really nice watch for the money. It makes a good work watch that you probably won't mind getting a little scratched and dinged up...." Read more

"...For a hard working man like me, these nice watches fit my budget. And they look good as well.This watch is very simple...." Read more

"Nice little watch for the price. The face has a nice finish to it...." Read more

"...This watch is a great value for the purchase price. Its attractive, keeps excellent time and is powered by light, even indoor artificial light...." Read more

53 customers mention43 positive10 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the watch. They say it's an excellent timekeeper, and holds time well. Some mention that the Eco Drive is keeping accurate time, and that the watch is ready to set the time/date.

"...and for daily/work purposes I prefer the more convenient and accurate time keeping of this Cititzen watch...." Read more

"The bezel itself is classy, accurate, silent, and constructed with quality and care...." Read more

"...It IS easy to read and it IS accurate, so it gets five stars for those features, But I cannot give it the fifth star overall because of the lack of..." Read more

"...This Citizen watch will do what its suppose to do and tell the time accurately without having to worry about changing the batteries every few..." Read more

35 customers mention28 positive7 negative

Customers like the comfort of the watch. They say it's very comfortable, a pleasure to wear, and easy to wear. They also say it wears well with either casual or dress up, and is light weight but not cheap feeling. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and versatility of the product.

"...This combo is light, comfortable, classy and very modern looking. But it does push the total up around $100...." Read more

"...But the one that comes with the watch is certainly attractive, comfortable and functional and you have to feel it and look very closely to notice..." Read more

"...currently don't have an issue with the watch band, it's leather and comfortable...." Read more

"...The alligator grain leather strap is soft and comfortable on the wrist...." Read more

33 customers mention27 positive6 negative

Customers like the performance of the watch. They say it works well, performs very accurately, and is flawless. Some mention that the design and function are wonderful for those operating on a budget. The watch works perfectly with a suit or shorts and flip flops, and it works great to wear at work. The mechanism of the Eco-drive works just fine, and the watch is a nice watch for the affordable price. The band is able but a little small.

"...that comes with the watch is certainly attractive, comfortable and functional and you have to feel it and look very closely to notice it is not..." Read more

"...The watch still performs very accurately, and I've stuck with my Barton wristband which has done me very well...." Read more

"Great looking watch, easy to read. Works good. Love it." Read more

"Is very stylish and seems to work really well so far...." Read more

56 customers mention33 positive23 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the watch. Some find the face the perfect size, while others say it's a bit small for their wrist. Some customers also mention the band fits strangely and the date window is small.

"...The fit and finish are very good, the only thing I didn't like is the weird sort of rounded over edge of the case sides...." Read more

"...This was due to the strap being stiff and it didn't seem to fit right. Well, enough playing with it solved that problem...." Read more

"...The date display is perfectly sized. Unlike some watches I own, I can easily read the date on this one...." Read more

"...I like slip on watch better. The face was bigger than I expected but got use to it, 40 mm. Who knew what 40 mm looks like? Not me...." Read more

27 customers mention4 positive23 negative

Customers are disappointed with the lack of a second hand on the watch.

"...There's no seconds hand which might bother some people, but if you already have a few watches all with seconds hands it makes the look of this one..." Read more

"...No date feature and no seconds hand." Read more

"...But I cannot give it the fifth star overall because of the lack of a second hand." Read more

"...One note of caution - it does not have a second hand. I don't find that a glaring omission, but some might...." Read more

Stiff band, not a deal breaker
4 Stars
Stiff band, not a deal breaker
(*Update below*)Aside from the band, this watch is perfect. Classy, minimalist style, just as I wanted. Such an easy decision given the price and quality of Citizen Eco Drive technology. Can’t wait to wear it with a black tux at my wedding.The Band: based on reviews and photos, I knew what I was getting myself into when I bought it, so I would give it 4.5/5 stars if I could. The band is definitely stiff, as other reviews warned me, so it doesn’t sit quite right on my wrist without some maneuvering. I’m sure it will break in with time but I’m not crazy about the alligator leather and I’m also not a fan of the tapered width on an already thin band. I ordered a Ritche *genuine* leather band when I bought the watch, assuming I’d want to swap out the band, but didn’t realize it was also tapered just like the original Citizen band (see 3rd photo) so I’m returning it and ordering a Ritche *top grain* leather band instead, as it seems to be the same 20mm width throughout.Overall satisfied because of the price and quality of the product, not going to blame the watch for the style of band when I knew what I was buying ahead of time.*Update*I got the Ritche top grain leather band swapped in and now have the perfect watch to go with a black suit/tux! (See last photo) Would definitely recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars its very good
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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful watch!
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I got this for my husband's birthday and he loves it! A really stunning watch.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This has been my favorite watch since the day I received it
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This has been my favorite watch since the day I received it. I had reservations about owning a watch without a second hand, but the lack of one serves only to add to the solid feel of this watch. I set it on the day it arrived and to this day, I've not needed to adjust the minute hand at all.
Sometimes when I'm still up at midnight, I hear my cell phone 'hum' to mark the beginning of a new day. When I look at my watch, it has been and continues to be as perfectly centered on the twelve o'clock mark as my eyes could ever detect and I'm a tad fastidious (ocd) when it comes to things like that. In fact, the second hand has been an issue with watches I've owned in the past. If it wasn’t clicking' exactly on the second markers around the face of the watch, I’d feel disappointed in the watch’s quality.

As I write this, coincidently, I need to adjust the watch for Daylight Savings Time. (March 8. 2015) I received the watch on November 13, 2014. If things go as well as they have so far, I won't need to make any adjustments until Daylight Savings Time ends on November 1, 2015.

Besides functioning as well as anyone could reasonably expect, this watch looks great. It’s easy to see the time at a glance, day or night. The hands and the hour markers around the face sparkle with a highly polished surface that I could have lived without, nevertheless, it has sort of grown on me and I really like it when I’m wearing it at formal affairs. The tiny window where the day of the month is displayed is a feature I could live without as well. I never really use it and if that’s something you want to use, you better have very good eyesight.

All in all, I’m very pleased with this watch and I would recommend it to anyone without reservation.
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M. P.
4.0 out of 5 stars Very stiff band
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
Color: Black Strap/Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
Great watch in general.
The band is too stiff. It makes it a bit uncomfortable.
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JaelTaylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful quality watch
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2020
Color: Black Strap/Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
This watch is beautiful, elegantly simple, and works perfectly. The date display is perfectly sized. Unlike some watches I own, I can easily read the date on this one. I particularly wanted the solar charged battery that drives this watch. This is my second Citizen watch with the solar powered battery. I also purchased another one for my son a few years ago that he loves and wears daily. Citizen pioneered this technology and it works superbly. I will be reluctant to ever again purchase a watch that requires a traditional battery that wears out and requires replacement. When I first took this watch out of its box and set the time, it initially ran a little slow and did not keep time accurately. But, after allowing it to be exposed to light for a little while (less than an hour), I re-set it and it has kept perfect time since. I would have preferred a genuine leather wrist band. I will get one if and when I need a replacement band. But the one that comes with the watch is certainly attractive, comfortable and functional and you have to feel it and look very closely to notice it is not genuine leather. I give this watch five stars!
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Science Boy
5.0 out of 5 stars A real winner
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018
Color: Black Strap/Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
This is a very nicely designed and finished watch. The dial is simple (how I like them!) but quite beautiful with its starburst effect and the faceted hour markers. The lume allows me to easily read the time all night with no special 'charging'. I like the case shape and the lugs; it reminds me a bit of military watches.

The tick (every other second) is inaudible under normal circumstances. This combined with the lack of a seconds hand makes for a very zen experience when checking the time. And of course with Eco-Drive it keeps going, and going, and going ...

My one gripe is Citizen's standard gloss black padded leather strap that comes with it. It just doesn't match the spirit of this watch. I immediately put it on a Barton black silicone strap which suits it perfectly in my opinion. This combo is light, comfortable, classy and very modern looking. But it does push the total up around $100.

Compared to other quartz watches, Eco-Drives aren't exactly cheap, but they are well-made and have a great warranty. The official water resistance on this one is just the basic "rain and hand washing" level, but I know that people have swum and even snorkeled with other Citizens that have the same rating. I wouldn't make a habit of it but if I needed to do it I wouldn't be too worried ... at least while the watch is new and the gaskets are fresh.
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Science Boy
5.0 out of 5 stars A real winner
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018
This is a very nicely designed and finished watch. The dial is simple (how I like them!) but quite beautiful with its starburst effect and the faceted hour markers. The lume allows me to easily read the time all night with no special 'charging'. I like the case shape and the lugs; it reminds me a bit of military watches.

The tick (every other second) is inaudible under normal circumstances. This combined with the lack of a seconds hand makes for a very zen experience when checking the time. And of course with Eco-Drive it keeps going, and going, and going ...

My one gripe is Citizen's standard gloss black padded leather strap that comes with it. It just doesn't match the spirit of this watch. I immediately put it on a Barton black silicone strap which suits it perfectly in my opinion. This combo is light, comfortable, classy and very modern looking. But it does push the total up around $100.

Compared to other quartz watches, Eco-Drives aren't exactly cheap, but they are well-made and have a great warranty. The official water resistance on this one is just the basic "rain and hand washing" level, but I know that people have swum and even snorkeled with other Citizens that have the same rating. I wouldn't make a habit of it but if I needed to do it I wouldn't be too worried ... at least while the watch is new and the gaskets are fresh.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Six Eco-Drives
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023
Color: Brown Strap/Rose GoldVerified Purchase
This is my 6th Eco-Drive, and the only one that truly qualifies as a dress watch. It ships on a brown strap that can easily be switched. I don't have any problems with the strap. Like most factory-shipped leather straps, it's stiff at first but fine thereafter. The rose gold tone is not too "rosy," thankfully, and losing the second hand was a great idea. I've got Eco-Drives that are 20 years old or more and still running perfectly. I expect the same performance here!
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Anonymous
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice watch, a little foggy
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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I like how I can read it without glasses! However, there seems to be a “fog” on the screen, but I think it is just the crystal reflecting the light…? So when I look at it, I’m worried water got inside. Not sure if I will keep it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente reloj para situaciones formales
Reviewed in Mexico on December 17, 2021
Color: Brown Strap/Rose GoldVerified Purchase
Excelente reloj para situaciones formales, denota elegancia y porte, solo es encontrar el color de tu correa a corde al de tu calzado asi como cinturon.
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rovi8491
5.0 out of 5 stars Reloj
Reviewed in Mexico on June 13, 2018
Color: Black Strap/Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
Muy lindo y elegante, estoy muy satisfecho con la compra, llego rapido y se ve y siente con la calidad que caracteriza a citizen.
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C hance
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2016
Color: Brown Strap/Rose GoldVerified Purchase
exactly what I was looking for
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Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars Great watch. Bought this for my brother who said ...
Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2015
Color: Black Strap/Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
Great watch. Bought this for my brother who said he doesn't wear watches. Now he wears it all the time. The size is perfect and the band is comfortable.
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Barrie Phillips
3.0 out of 5 stars Citizen Men's AU1040-08E Men's Strap Eco-Drive Watch
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2012
Color: Black Strap/Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
The luminous dial is not as visible in the dark, as other cheaper watches I have purchased in the past, somewhat disappointed
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