I recently purchased this watch from Amazon. It is a beautiful watch to look at (I would rate it 5 stars based on appearance); however, the specifications listed for this watch are incorrect. It is indicated that the case, band and bezel materials are stainless steel. The back of the watch has the words "base metal" stamped into it. This surprised me, as base metal is generally used in what would be considered "cheap", or costume, jewelry. Some base metals are iron, copper, nickel, lead or zinc. They can corrode easily and cause skin irritation. I contacted Amazon about my concern, and they suggested I contact Citizen directly at 1-800-321-1023. I called Citizen, and they confirmed that according to their specifications, the watch material, including the band and caseback, is indeed base metal. Since their own website also advertises the watch as being stainless steel, they said they would have to change this error. I took the watch to a local jeweler who was selling this watch, and he was also under the impression that it was stainless steel, and was very surprised to hear that a watch of this price, and from this manufacturer, was actually made from base metal. So just be aware that if you have any kind of skin sensitivities, or are concerned about your watch potentially corroding, this may be something to consider before making the decision to purchase, especially at this price. I haven't had the watch long enough to report on any personal experiences with it as yet (I have only worn it once, for a brief period of time). But I am disappointed, and likely would not have purchased it had I been correctly informed as to the actual materials.
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