[flawless51]

I was looking into automatic ladies watches available for under $200 with 100m WR, a very sturdy bracelet, and preferably a display back (I figure if this were a gift, what better way to spur an interest in watches). I narrowed it down to two [tough to find!] winners: the Citizen NR1010-56A, and the ladies version of the Seiko S-Wave. Both of these watches are at an entry-level price point, but have qualities that are well outside normal entry level watches. There were some nice Orients and some other nice Seikos/Seiko-5s also, but none seemed to have been quite as fitting options as these two.

Both watches hand wind (for Seiko, seems like the women have the better end of this, as men's 7sxx don't)

Both have sturdy looking bracelets that aren't collapsable

Both have display backs and 100m WR

Things I like about the Seiko:

-I love the crown engraving! Just as a Grand Seiko has the GS, this one has
just the S
-It has lume
-It has day/date

Things I like about the Citizen:

-Looks like it probably lies nicer on a wrist.. doesn't bulge out like the Seiko
does
-I've heard nothing but good things about the accuracy of Miyota movements
-I like the open dial
-It looks to me like the movement looks nicer through the display back

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*These photos are from the web.*

I'm not sure what movement is in the Citizen, or how good it is. And I also know little about Seiko's 4206. But other than that, both watches have their pros and cons, and are in the same price range.

Which would you choose, and why?

 

[John MS]

I was looking into automatic ladies watches available for under $200 with 100m WR, a very sturdy bracelet, and preferably a display back (I figure if this were a gift, what better way to spur an interest in watches). I narrowed it down to two [tough to find!] winners: the Citizen NR1010-56A, and the ladies version of the Seiko S-Wave. Both of these watches are at an entry-level price point, but have qualities that are well outside normal entry level watches. There were some nice Orients and some other nice Seikos/Seiko-5s also, but none seemed to have been quite as fitting options as these two.

Both watches hand wind (for Seiko, seems like the women have the better end of this, as men's 7sxx don't)

Both have sturdy looking bracelets that aren't collapsable

Both have display backs and 100m WR

Things I like about the Seiko:

-I love the crown engraving! Just as a Grand Seiko has the GS, this one has
just the S
-It has lume
-It has day/date

Things I like about the Citizen:

-Looks like it probably lies nicer on a wrist.. doesn't bulge out like the Seiko
does
-I've heard nothing but good things about the accuracy of Miyota movements
-I like the open dial
-It looks to me like the movement looks nicer through the display back

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--

*These photos are from the web.*

I'm not sure what movement is in the Citizen, or how good it is. And I also know little about Seiko's 4206. But other than that, both watches have their pros and cons, and are in the same price range.

Which would you choose, and why?

There is really only one choice for a watch collector...
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Buy them both!

 

[filmjuicer]

I guess it depends more on the style of the person that would be wearing it. I like the idea (feature wise) of the Seiko but somehow I'm not entirely sold it's style. It would help if there was a wrist shot of it as well. I'm sure both are nice watches, though, and either one should be a decent one. I think it would depend more on what you think which one the recipient would like/wear more.

 

[flawless51]

I guess it depends more on the style of the person that would be wearing it. I like the idea (feature wise) of the Seiko but somehow I'm not entirely sold it's style. It would help if there was a wrist shot of it as well. I'm sure both are nice watches, though, and either one should be a decent one. I think it would depend more on what you think which one the recipient would like/wear more.

This is the wrist shot I could find of the Seiko:

 

[flawless51]

The wrist shots of the S-Waves in the other colours are as follows:

 

[filmjuicer]

I like the Seiko (features, shape, etc.) and it's probably a little nicer than the Citizen, but somehow the dials don't look like right (for a woman's watch).

 

[flawless51]

I find in general the looks of the Seiko are a little unusual for a women's watch, as the case bulges out, and I agree about the dial not looking right for a woman's watch... I've only seen the men's version in real life, so I can't really judge for the women's one.

I like the Seiko (features, shape, etc.) and it's probably a little nicer than the Citizen, but somehow the dials don't look like right (for a woman's watch).

 

[Beyond 'The Box']

there is really only one choice for a watch collector...
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Buy them both!

+1

 

[ecalzo]

+1 for collecting them..

 

[Angelis]

No Contest:

The Seiko S-Wave is the watch:

Beautiful dials/choice of many colors
Day/date calendar (Citizen has NO calendar)
Solid bracelet
Great movement: handwind, no hack
Cute lume
Heavy
Funky design
Rare

Angelis

 

[mikeynd]

That is a tough choice there,,I like them both.But to choose just one i would always go with the Seiko.I just stick with what works.

 

[Pawl_Buster]

They are both of comparable quality and time keeping abilities so the choice will be a simple one of personal preferences.

Buy the one you like the looks of best :-!

 

[fry]

Aesthetically, I think everything about the Citizen you have pictured is more appealing than the Seiko; case, dial, hands, the entire watch. Although I'd probably replace the bracelet for a black leather strap.

 

[flawless51]

This back-and-forth here was exactly my dilemma, trying to find the single ultimate budget womans watch. I was hoping someone would give a make-or-break answer by having some in-depth knowledge about both movements or something :-!

 

[Angelis]

This back-and-forth here was exactly my dilemma, trying to find the single ultimate budget womans watch. I was hoping someone would give a make-or-break answer by having some in-depth knowledge about both movements or something :-!

FOCUS ON PARTICULARS TO HELP MAKE YOUR DECISION: my attempt to show you that the Seiko is the winner, hands down!

The Seiko has:

Beautiful dials/choice of many colors (not w/Citizen)
Day/date calendar (Citizen has NO calendar)
Solid bracelet (not w/Citizen)
Movement: handwind, no hack (Asian model Cal. 4206): bi-directional rotation (not w/Citizen): (Citizen Cal. 6628A, replaced by Citizen/Miyota 6T51),
Numbered 12, 3, 6, 9 (not w/Citizen)
Indice lumination (not w/Citizen): (blue, green, red, black dials only):
Signed crown (not w/Citizen)
Funky design (not w/Citizen)

Just trying to help you out....

Angelis

 

[flawless51]

FOCUS ON PARTICULARS TO HELP MAKE YOUR DECISION: my attempt to show you that the Seiko is the winner, hands down!

The Seiko has:

Beautiful dials/choice of many colors (not w/Citizen)
Day/date calendar (Citizen has NO calendar)
Solid bracelet (not w/Citizen)
Movement: handwind, no hack (Asian model Cal. 4206): bi-directional rotation (not w/Citizen): (Citizen Cal. 6628A, replaced by Citizen/Miyota 6T51),
Numbered 12, 3, 6, 9 (not w/Citizen)
Indice lumination (not w/Citizen): (blue, green, red, black dials only):
Signed crown (not w/Citizen)
Funky design (not w/Citizen)

Just trying to help you out....

Angelis

It's true.. I have leaned toward the Seiko vote now... it's definetely more practical. For the record, I'm hearing that the pre 8200 series Citizen/Miyota movements era did use bi-directional winding. The thing that threw me on the Citizen is that I can find almost no information on the caliber 6628 specifically.

I was wondering if you have any photos or a general idea of the ladies S-Wave size and how it lays on a wrist. It looks like it bulges out and appears a little bit large... but I find it so impossible to tell for sure when looking at the photos.

Either way, I think right now the Seiko is the winner. I did email Citizen however to see if they can get me any info on the 6628, so I'll keep this thread updated if/when I get a reply.

 

[Pawl_Buster]

You have to make the decision...letting others do that will nearly always end in disappointment.

Chose the one you like the looks of; everything else doesn't matter once the watch is on the wrist :roll:

 

[Angelis]

It's true.. I have leaned toward the Seiko vote now... it's definetely more practical. For the record, I'm hearing that the pre 8200 series Citizen/Miyota movements era did use bi-directional winding. The thing that threw me on the Citizen is that I can find almost no information on the caliber 6628 specifically.

I was wondering if you have any photos or a general idea of the ladies S-Wave size and how it lays on a wrist. It looks like it bulges out and appears a little bit large... but I find it so impossible to tell for sure when looking at the photos.

Either way, I think right now the Seiko is the winner. I did email Citizen however to see if they can get me any info on the 6628, so I'll keep this thread updated if/when I get a reply.

First, I appreciate that you ask of us our opinions. I always believed that the purpose of these forums was not only for our personal opinions, but also for our personal experience with a particular watch,and also for stating the obvious as it pertains to helping one make the best decision.

I just bought the green S-Wave for my cousin Frannie for Christmas. It is so lady-like, beautiful, and stylish for a woman. It is small enough, but not so tiny that you cannot read the time. PMWF has photos of all colors.

Angelis