Of all the watches that caught my attention over the years, none quite had the mystery surrounding them like the Citizen Astrodea. I waited for several years before buying one, in part because I was hoping Citizen would come out with an Eco-drive version. I had decided I don't want more battery powered watches.

When I learned a bit more about the watch, I realized that the need for clarity on the printed metal dial would make it hard to use the translucent plastic found on solar watches. I...

Citizen Astrodea - Review and Tips.... warning: nerd content