http://www.4-watches.com/citizen/ecodrive/31.jpg

Was quoted a price of 890$can for both pieces.
Today I mentioned this to a friend who is a bit of a watch connoisseur, and he said that for that price I should look into a lower end Swiss watch.
The attraction for the Citizen is mostly aesthetic, as I like the clean look of the face, and the colour of titanium.
Looks and feels like a quality watch.
What is the general opinion about Citizen watches, and what options/alternatives do I have?
Thanks for any replies in advance.