Your solar watch thoughts?
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I just got my first solar watch today, so you and I will learn about them together.
I love solar watches. I love the idea of quartz without having to deal with batteries ever. Although I can’t remember, what is it the capacitors and the panels have to replaced every twenty years? I dunno, but it’s better than a battery every three to five or a costly service like a manual.
What I don’t like is that there aren’t a lot of model options.
I have a couple Citizen eco drives in my mix and I like them a lot.
Same comment as @MycroftTime
They're great as long as you don't keep them in a drawer for long periods. I wouldn't worry about a capacitor going bad as you're more likely to beat it to death or lose it before that becomes an issue.
Absolute game-changer. A good solar is effectivley sealed for life and will never go wrong. I've had Eco-Drive and G-Shock and can't recommend either highly enough.
They are a great concept and should be in every collection. Sadly in the case of some Casio's spare parts will cost nearly as much as new one.
Your Lotus looks great with those yellow accents.
Got my own solar on my wrist right now.
I love solar watches. I have a Citizen, Promaster, Titanium, Solar Tough, 'Ray Mears' and it is tough as old boots. It looks good too. I think that solar is the way to go. Like others, I love the idea that once you put the time right, they will just keep running for years.
From my experience, they really don't need 'charging' in the sun. Ambient light and wearing them outside will be all you need. Wear them and forget them. Great watches.
Definitely super practical timepieces
I think they're 👍🏻
Sustainable watches, and good for the environment supposedly. but i do wonder how many years it can last before the need to replace the solar cells? would it be cheap for the manufacturer to replace the solar cells after it dies? Or would it end up in the landfills?