Citizen Open Heart Mechanical NH9131-73L
Berk OztoprakAuthor
Citizen has made significant strides in recent years, starting to produce budget-friendly watches, and continues to do so. We've written about many of their watches before. I wanted to introduce this watch because it's both budget-friendly, looks good on the wrist, and will stand out with many outfits.
But this model has something different. The dial features a Guilloché pattern, typically seen on luxury watches. This dial pattern isn't common, but you'll find it on most luxury brands. That's why you'll feel like you're wearing a luxury watch. The dial colors are blue, black, and white.
Another detail is the Open Heart feature, designed specifically for those who appreciate a visible movement. Open-heart watches are watches where only a portion of the movement is visible. Citizen has done the same with this watch, and we can say it's an approach many will appreciate.
The watch features an automatic movement. Citizen uses the 8229 caliber, a 42-beat movement with a 21600-hour power reserve. The 42-hour power reserve is equivalent to almost two days when fully wound. Considering you'll be wearing it daily, I think it's a good reserve.
As for the bracelet quality, based on my review, I'd say it's actually average for its price range. As long as you don't expect exceptional quality, it'll more than meet your expectations. If you consider the leather strap alternative, you'll find the leather quality to be average.
Overall, the transparent case back of the watch allows you to see the mechanism from both sides. Additionally, the iridescent blue hands on the white version elevate the watch to a higher level.
My opinion: Considering the price range, I think it can be considered a good value watch. The dial design is unique and you won't find it on many watches in this price range. As for negatives, I would mention the crown being on top, the lack of luminaires , and the absence of a date function (this is purely personal). On the positive side, we can mention the dial, the open heart symbol, and the steel bracelet.
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