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Citizen Eco-Drive Proximity Bluetooth Watch Now For Sale – Launch Party Tonight

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7030-05E

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7030-05E

For all the iPhone fans, Citizen has just released a new a new timepiece that is compatible for iPhone 4S and 5.  The Citizen Eco-Drive Proximity Bluetooth watch has finally delivered and is now for sale.

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7035-01E

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7035-01E

Before I get into all the functions that Bluetooth will actually do, I wanted to share what the watch does without a Bluetooth connection.  A perpetual calendar, chronograph and secondary timezone are some of the functions you have, just for the timepiece itself.  On top of that, there is also a 24 hour (AM/PM) indicator, and power reserve display.  The Proximity is solar powered using Eco-Drive technology.  This piece can go 8 months in the dark using Bluetooth, or 17 months without.

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7030-05E

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7030-05E

The Bluetooth utilized is the lowest energy consuming Bluetooth 4.0.  Proximity connects to iPhone through Bluetooth and once the free app for your phone is downloaded, you can do the initial pair with the watch.  You can adjust to pairing mode (PR) by rotating the crown while it is pulled out to the 1st position.  After you have done the 1st initial pair, you can reconnect by adjusting the mode to connect (CT) or pushing the top button for about 3 seconds.  Both the watch and phone need to be used for the initial pair and reconnection.  If the Bluetooth is left on, the watch will automatically disconnect after 6 hours which helps conserve energy.

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7035-01E

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7035-01E

When connected, Proximity will alert you of incoming calls, emails (which can do up to 5 email accounts), calendar notifications, and if you lose your Bluetooth connection.  This alert is a subtle vibration and the second hand pointing to the appropriate indicator.  11 o’clock-will be for calls, 10 o’clock for email or calendar, and 9 o’clock for lost connection.  The second hand will continue pointing at the indicator unless you press the upper right button for a 2-3 seconds, and then will jump back to perfect time.  This is to let the watch know you saw the call, email, etc.  There is a 10 meter (33ft) sync range, and if the phone and watch get that far apart, you will receive notification.  If you’re quick enough to get back within range, it will automatically reconnect and this also helps prevent the loss of your phone.

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7030-05E

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7030-05E

One of my favorite features is the phone finder.  Should you lose your iPhone, you can push and hold both buttons for about 2-3 seconds.  Whether or not your phone is on silent, your phone will ring at full volume through the app.  You do not have to be connected for this feature, you just have to establish the initial pair.

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7035-01E

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7035-01E

If you are concerned about timekeeping, the watches time, date and accuracy are all adjusted by the phone.  This is great for traveling, as it will automatically adjust timezones (as long as your phone is setup that way) as soon as it reconnects.  The iPhone keeps atomic time, and your Proximity will as well.  You can manually calibrate the accuracy on the watch to the phone by pushing the lower right button for about 3 seconds.  If you keep the Bluetooth off and do not update, the accuracy rating is -/+ 15 seconds a month.

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7030-05E

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7030-05E

It is certainly a great looking watch for the money not even including the Bluetooth function.  There are currently 2 variations of the watch,  which are 46mm, have anti-reflective mineral crystal, 100m water resistance and fabric straps with polyurethane coating and contrast stitching.  The stainless steel with blue (AT7030-05E) and black IP with green (AT-7035-01E) both retail for $495 but can be purchased directly through our site for $371.25 HERE.  This price is also valid over the phone or in store.

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7035-01E

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7035-01E

For this impressive timepiece, we will be hosting an event tonight from 3-7pm here at AZ Fine Time in our Scottsdale retail store.  During the event, we will have Citizen USA’s Director of After Sales Service (who also is their head technology expert) in store doing a unique presentation on the new Proximity Bluetooth watch and how it works.  After each presentation, there was a Q&A session for inquiring customers.  We’ll also had free drinks, food and cigars for everyone in attendance.  With the purchases of any Citizen product, we had T-shirts, hats and other promotional items.  All orders placed online through this weekend will also get a free Citizen T-Shirt.

Citizen Eco-Drive Proximity Bluetooth Watch Release Party

Thanks for reading and hope to see you there!

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7030-05E & AT7035-01E

With all the advancements in technology, especially in the watch world, many often wonder… What will they do next?  I would have to say that one of the most biggest technology advancements in the watch world had to have come from Citizen this year.  The new Citizen Proximity Bluetooth is the 1st solar powered fully analog wristwatch to incorporate Bluetooth technology.

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch

So far, the Proximity is only compatible with iPhone 4S or higher (rumored there will be other platforms in the future).  Citizen is utilizing the latest low energy  Bluetooth 4.0 as to not drain the watches power too fast .  There will be a free app to download after purchasing the watch that will sync the watch to your phone.  From the app, you will be able to control the settings on the watch.

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7035-01E

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7035-01E

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7030-05E

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch AT7030-05E

Now comes the tricky part…  Trying to remember everything the watch does!  Here’s a list best to my recollection and also keep in mind there may be more features that haven’t been advertised or brought to my attention yet.

-Bluetooth powered by Eco Drive with up to 16 month power reserve (with Bluetooth off) at full charge

-Call, text and email notifications by slight vibration and the second hand pointing to the appropriate indicator (which can be turned on or off via the app).  *Example: Let’s say you’re in a meeting and can’t have your phone ringing or beeping, but want to be aware of calls, texts or emails.  This would be very convenient and discreet.

-Time and date correction *Example:  You just flew from LA to NY.  If your phone is set to automatically change with your location, the watch will adjust as well once it syncs.  As long as it syncs, it will be atomic timekeeping and always display the correct date.

-Calendar notifications *Example: If you have an event set on your phones calendar, your watch will slightly vibrate and the second hand will point to the appropriate indicator.

-10 meter sync range *Example: Your watch will notify you if you are outside of the 10 meter range, helping prevent the loss of your phone.  It will also lock the phone automatically once you are out of range, just in case you forget it.

-Phone finder *Example: If your phone is lost in the couch, push a button on your watch and your phone will start ringing.  Even if it is on silent

NOT USING BLUETOOTH

-1 sec chronograph that will measure up to 60 min

-Perpetual Calendar

-24 hr AM/PM indicator

-100m water resistance

-Polyurethane coated strap

-46mm Stainless Steel Case (Black IP plating on AT7030-05E)

As you can see, there is a ton of function coming in the Citizen Proximity Bluetooth watch.  One of the best parts about it is that the retail is only going to be $495!  That’s less than the iPhone!

Check it out in the latest issue of Chronos Magazine (where the pictures below are from)…

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch

Citizen Proximity Bluetooth Watch

If you are interested in this new and cool watch, we are taking pre-orders with an expected delivery in November.  Please call us at 1-800-486-3996 with any questions.

Thanks as always for reading!