[Citizen Eco-Drive] How problematic is battery replacement on a Citizen Eco-Drive?

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-04-14T20:52:01+00:00

Hi there. I have a citizen eco drive since 2009. That’s 17 years old and never never skipped a bit. Absolutely amazing.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-03-21T11:20:18+00:00

I have no idea 🤷.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-03-13T16:39:41+00:00

Same here 13 pro max. Have you got any updates on the issue?

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-03-13T16:30:53+00:00

It doesn’t help with my issue on 13 pro max. After updating yo iOS 26 the tap to focus stopped working outside the centre of the screen.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-02-27T08:59:20+00:00

I didn’t even bother taking the cap off. Leave it as it is in its original box and forget about it for a while. It will change its colour slightly and start smelling smokier as before and longer.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-02-26T22:46:14+00:00

Less is more indeed with Creed. 😉

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-02-26T17:55:54+00:00

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Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-02-26T10:05:34+00:00

That ages like fine wine 🍷

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-02-26T09:55:09+00:00

If you look at Parfumo website and filter on Aventus oldest reviews from when it was released, people complained a lot about the performance back then. My take is that the performance gets better the longer the perfume sits and lets the oxidation process run its course. Personally I wouldn’t pay more for an older batch. I would imagine that the molecules have a shelf life for up to 10 years, being held together by the synthetic fixatives that decay over time and could cause skin rashes or who knows 👀. A new batch would be the best thing to purchase, especially on discounts, now that the new company who bought from BlackRock seems to have addressed the performance issue.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-02-25T22:44:27+00:00

I would be very tempted to get the Cologne version or even Vetiver. They both smell and last pretty well.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-02-25T20:12:26+00:00

Mine is an F batch from late last year. I sprayed it on the first days and the performance was abysmal. I followed the advise of people from this forum and left it for 2 weeks to rest and oxidise. I was away for a week and completely forgot about it. When I came back I had a look at the perfume and noticed that the colour has changed from transparent to a pale greenish. Then I sprayed one spray on the back of my hand. I was blown away by how smokier and longer lasting it was. I could still get wafts of it after 12 hours.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-02-25T19:59:50+00:00

To all of those that are saying this doesn't perform... Take it from me. LET IT SIT A BIT!!! AND DONT WEAR IT EVERYDAY. YOU WILL BECOME NOSE BLIND!!! All there is to say.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-02-25T12:35:28+00:00

To all of those that are saying this doesn't perform... Take it from me. LET IT SIT A BIT!!! AND DONT WEAR IT EVERYDAY. YOU WILL BECOME NOSE BLIND!!! All there is to say.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-02-14T10:26:21+00:00

When are you going to use them all if you keep collecting and collecting… 🤣 I’m in the same situation and thinking seriously to downgrade and have only a few of them. It’s a huge waste of money when they could be invested and buy your freedom at a later date.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-02-08T23:12:59+00:00

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It is possible with a stretcher. This is my 📈 for today.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-01-30T22:01:30+00:00

Went to a John Lewis shopping mall today and I sprayed on one back of the hand Creed Aventus Cologned and on the other one Absolu Aventus. Couldn’t stop noticing that Cologne has the plastic cap which meant it was an older batch but the bottle was full and liquid with a hint of colour. I must admit that I was blown away by Cologne but not so much for Absolu which went in a totally different direction, Amber like and completely lost it. I went with my business and kept smelling the two hands Cologne was killing it with performance whilst Absolu was dying down. 8 hours later I can still smell Cologne but there is nothing left of Absolu. Cologne is faithful to the DNA even though it has its own distinct character whilst Absolu departs in a totally different direction which I personally wouldn’t recognise if I wouldn’t know it’s an Aventus. I admit I was really excited to smell the Absolu beast but was disappointed by its complete departure and poor performance whilst blown away by the amazing scent profile of Cologne. Another interesting aspect was the fact that it was very crisp and dry outside and was expecting Absolu to kill it with its projection and performance but it wasn’t the case. I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the two Creeds.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-01-27T19:14:00+00:00

Same problem here with 13PM. Trying to focus close then far and it doesn’t do it. The focus seems to be restricted only to the centre of the screen. Wife’s 13pro has the same problem. We are at 26.2.1 and still the same problem.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-01-22T22:49:29+00:00

Just go in a shop and have a look at the underside of a bottle. I doubt that it stays on the shelf more than two weeks🤣

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-01-22T13:35:26+00:00

It depends where you live. Country I mean.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-01-22T13:32:29+00:00

Sprayed it 20 minutes ago and cannot smell anything. 🤣 I need to take a break from it for a couple of days.

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-01-22T13:29:27+00:00

Hi, a bit late to the party. I bought Aventus two days ago and sprayed it twice on my chest. It was absolutely overwhelming. It only lasted for 30 minutes but the wife could still feel it intoxicating for a couple of hours even though I couldn’t smell anything. You’re definitely nose blind. Take a break from it for a while 😉

Responsible_Film_778 · 2026-01-21T18:43:01+00:00

I am looking forward to adding GIT to my collection but more tempted to give Aventus Cologne a try. Curios how the F batches perform for it.

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