After this extended period of time, you should ensure that your timepiece is exposed to bright light for the full recharge period as outlined above. If you plan to store your Citizen Eco-Drive in the dark, you should do this for no more than six (6) months. When fully charged, your Eco-Drive will continue running - even in total darkness - for at least six (6) months.

At a distance of 8 inches under a 30W fluorescent light (3,000 illuminance/lux): 40 minutes for 1 day use 130 hours to full charge.Womens Sports Digital Watch, Waterproof Analog Wrist Watches for Women. Outdoors on a cloudy day (10,000 illuminance/lux): 12 minutes for 1 day use 40 hours to full charge Buy Mens Watch Citizen BL8097-52E Calibre 8700 8700 Calibre Perpetual Calendar.Outdoors on a sunny day (100,000 illuminance/lux): 2 minutes for 1 day use 11 hours to full charge.General charging requirements for basic analog Eco-Drive timepieces:

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Recharge times will vary based on your timepiece and the type of light utilized direct sunlight is the fastest, most efficient light source for recharging. Free shipping BOTH ways on citizen watches bl8000 03a eco drive calibre 8700 watch from our vast selection of styles. If you wear your new Citizen Eco-Drive timepiece on a regular basis, recharging will be virtually automatic as regular exposure to light will keep your power reserve unending. The harnessed energy is then stored in a special power reserve to keep your timepiece charged and running properly. Your new Eco-Drive timepiece is specially powered by proprietary ECO-DRIVE TECHNOLOGY, which converts any source of light (natural and artificial) into usable energy.

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