For under a grand, you can get several watches that are better investments and timepieces than a Citizen.
Consider an Omega, a Tag Heuer, an IWC, maybe a Baume & Mercier. Even a full stainless Swiss Army Automatic would be better.
Get a watch with a certified Swiss self-winding movement and an incredibly scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
They hold their value better(especially stainless) and you can probably find one of the above mentioned watches on eBay for under a grand used no problem.
No knock on Citizen, but when I see a guy with a Citizen watch, I see a guy who can possibly/probably afford to get a great watch, but doesn't necessarily know what a great watch is, because no one has shown him the way...
Ask around, go to
www.worldofwatches.com and just have a look, and for God's sake don't buy anything without talking to lot's people who are into watches first...
Most importantly, get what you like, shop around, and don't waste your money on a piece of crap...
Here's my watch, an Omega Seamaster GMT, soon to share a spot with my favorite Rolex, the Sea-Dweller...
