On the older Eco-Drive World Time watches (Calibre C605), the analog and digital portions of the watch work independently and are not synced like the newer Skyhawks. If the analog has stopped and the digital display is dim, it may be a capacitor problem. However, if the digital display is bright and the analog has stopped, it is likely a mechanical problem. We can repair this problem, but it is typically twice as expensive as a capacitor replacement.
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I have a C605 that I have loved these 9 years. In just the past few days the analog hands have stopped working (or work only intermittently) even though the digital time keeps ticking over. I’ve tried doing a reset and then the analog hands go again, but stop working before too long, and that “too long” seems to coincide with not getting enough sunlight.
I desperately love this watch and would rather not get a new one, but is that my only option? I see that a repair might be either a capacitor or mechanical problem. How much would a repair be and what is your turnaround time?
Hi Helen,
We repair the C605 Citizen Eco-Drive World Time watches often because they are unique and typically well loved by their owners who would rather have them repaired than buy a new watch. If the watch only needs a capacitor, the digital likely would blank out as often as the analog quits working or would appear weak and faint. The digital display may also flash CHARGE even when the watch has been in sufficient light. Replacing the capacitor in this watch is a repair we can do the same day we receive the watch and ship it next day. The current price for Standard Eco-Drive Service (required for capacitor service on the C605 since it is a multifunction and front entry watch) is $89.
From your description, however, I would guess the watch has a mechanical problem with the hour and minute hand gears. The best long term fix on this problem is to replace the entire watch movement (mechanism). This makes the watch entirely new on the inside (including a new capacitor) and would give you many years of future use of the watch. A movement replacement on this model is currently $169 and can be completed in two days.
If you would like to send the watch in under the Standard Eco-Drive Service, we can try a new capacitor and send you an email update. If the watch needs a new movement, we can apply what you have paid for the Standard Eco-Drive Service to the movement replacement with the balance due upon completion.