Gevril Large Automatic Chronograph 4006 B

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Cason Becker
Keep time with military precision while adding a distinctive edge to your wardrobe with the Citizen Eco-Drive Men’s Chronograph Canvas Watch. Featuring the clean look and the rugged dependability of a stainless steel case and bezel, this timepiece relies on the distinguishable Citizen Eco-Drive motion system, so you never need to replace it is battery. Eco-Drive is an advanced, technical system that uses a thin solar panel underneath the dial to convert light energy from any source into electrical energy applied to run your watch. Also playing a key role in this distinctive scheme is a particular energy storage cell that mainly increments the efficacy and dependability of using light as a power source. As an added benefit, Eco-Drive power doesn’t utilize the destructive chemicals contained in conventional batteries, so it’s an splendid environmental choice as well.

The watch features a black dial with easy-to-read Arabic numerals in white, a commodious date window at four o’clock, a slim second tracker on the outer dial, and three subdials that provide chronograph functionality along with the capacity to track hours on a 24-hour scale. The dial is further offset with luminescent minute and hour hands and a sweeping red seconds hand. Even the cool canvas band on this watch offers ultra-detailed construction. In addition to featuring a sturdy buckle clasp that relies on steel-reinforced eyelets, the band is backed with leather, which provides added durability and results in a pleasant feel versus your wrist. This versatile men’s watch is water immune to 330 feet.

*Charging information: Functions of this watch may not work in the right way if the watch is not charged, or charged properly. Please see the full Technical Information.

To set the time *(refer to full-setting instructions here: Manual ):

  1. Pull the crown out to the time correction position when the second hand has reached the 0 seconds position.
  2. Turn the crown to set the time. The 24-hour hand moves in conjunction with the hour hand. Pay attention to AM and PM when setting the time.
  3. Securely return the crown to the normal position in synchronization with a telephone or other time service.

To set the date:
  1. Pull the crown out to the date correction position.
  2. Turn the crown to the right to set the date. The crown turns freely and the date does not alter if the crown is turned to the left.
  3. If the date is set while the time on the watch is amongst the hours of with regards to 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM, the date may not alter on the following day. If this happens, set the date after temporarily moving the hands to a time other than amongst the above times.

Gevril Large Automatic Chronograph 4006 B

Gevril Large Automatic Chronograph 4006 B Picture

Gevril Large Automatic Chronograph 4006 B

Gevril Large Automatic Chronograph 4006 B Pic

Gevril Large Automatic Chronograph 4006 B

Gevril Large Automatic Chronograph 4006 B Picture

Gevril Large Automatic Chronograph 4006 B

Gevril Large Automatic Chronograph 4006 B Picture

Most helpful client reviews

89 of 89 people found the following review helpful.
5Great Watch
By John Beckett
I upgraded to the eco-drive from a watch that recharged by wrist motion. So far I’m a lot happier with the eco-drive. It holds a charge a lot longer, so it’s not a problem to leave it unworn for a day or two. I didn’t like the green military style band on this one, but it was easy to swap for a leather 20mm band. The stock band was a tad little for my wrist. I would suppose a lot of men would need to swap it. The numbers look huge in the picture, and they’re huge on the watch. I like the big numbers, others might not.

May 2008 Update:
I still like this watch as much as the day it arrived! It works perfectly, never runs out of battery and looks good. For those of you who haven’t paid for a decent watch, you might not realize you’re missing out on a good quality glass / crystal face. Mine still is scratch free. The watch looks gorgeous much brand new, even even though I wear it each day.

51 of 51 persons found the following review helpful.
5Great Watch at a Low Price
By A. Stagg
This is my 2nd Eco-Drive Watch. Eco-Drive is by far my favored watch brand. My other Eco-Drive is a moon-phase Calibre that I wear to work everyday. I wanted another watch that was less dressy, and was happy when I found this watch at a low price. However, this watch looks very nice, in spite of it is price. Some reviewers don’t like the watchband. I agree that a leather band would make it look more expensive, but this is a military watch and the band is rather appropriate. Although the description calls this a canvas strap, the inside is coated so that it does not absorb sweat. Also, I have little wrists and Eco-Drives are the only watches that I may wear without modifying the strap. It’s VERY easy to set. It is more like a traditionalisti watch; you only need to adjust the main crown. The other two buttons north and south of the crown control the chronograph. Seconds tick by on this watch on the little dial located just above the “6″ on the watch face. The big second hand that you commonly associate with the sweep second hand is share of the chronograph. By the way, the chronograph is EXTREMELY easy to operate. One of my bestloved features of this watch are the exceedingly large, easy-to-read numbers on the dial. Only downside is that the three little dials on the face are littler and more difficult to read, but I think that is an unavoidable consequence of the design. Overall, this is a outstanding watch!!

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful.
4Great value in a quality watch
By Chris LaVesser
If you, like me, are taking into account this watch because it is simple, has a rugged aspect to it, happens to be a Citizen Eco-Drive model, and is somewhat priced, then you may want to know the following.

Pros: This watch is easy to set up and holds time well. It may be dragged throughout brick surfaces and airplane exteriors without blemishing. It may be taken in the shower and swimming pool without leaking, and the watch band dries before getting a chance to leave wet spots on your trousers while you drive to work. The fit is comfortable and the watch is not heavy or bulky. The chronograph is fabulously easy to use after looking at the instructions once. The hour and minute hands have a nice, subtle glow sufficient for telling time in dark places.

Cons: The chronograph maxes out at 60 minutes and then turns off. And I once turned it off without advance planning when the back of my hand pushed versus the watch. So be careful if you’re timing anything serious–like a ninja mission.

Notes on fit: I’m 5’9″, 170 pounds, and a fitness nut. This watch JUST fits my wrist. So as other reviewers have said, if your wrists have a little padding, plan on replacing the watch band–which is an industry-standard size and easy to replace.

Notes on the Eco-Drive battery life: I have done not one thing beyond my normal routine to keep this watch exposed to light. I don’t stay clear from wearing long-sleeved shirts or hold my arm out the window while driving home. And so far I have had no issues with the charge. From the time I took this watch out of the box, it has just kept on telling time and taking abuse.

Great value for the money.

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