My expectation: an elegant looking SOLAR POWERED dress watch that complements my selection of elegant and sporty watches, including a solar powered CASIO multi-function Pathfinder watch. I am getting tired of getting batteries replaced for eight bucks a shot.
I selected this Citizen watch for looks.
Experience after about two months: It looks great (a bit similar to a RADO 12 times more expensive) and works as expected with the precision of a quartz watch.
I take good care of my stuff. So far there are no scratches on the glass. I am not sure however, if the curved glass really is hardened mineral.
The only negative is the poor readability in VERY DIM light such as a concert hall or movie theater. It takes some turning and holding it so that the available light shines on the face of this watch. However, it is just a matter of getting used to it. And when I know I will be experiencing very dim light and do not wish to twist and turn my arm, I'll wear one of my other, battery-powered, dress watches. If this slight "inconvenience" does not bother potential buyers, this is a good, elegant looking solar powered dress watch.