Solar-powered women's solar watches that run without battery changes. The backbone of the range is the Citizen Elegance Lady – these use the brand's Eco-Drive movement – and alongside it you will find TAG Heuer Aquaracer and Formula, Tissot Classic PRC and Bering Classic Solar models. We sell every brand as an official dealer: with the manufacturer warranty, delivered to your door, and our own watch service helps with strap changes.
How does a women's solar watch charge?
Under the dial there is a thin solar cell that uses not only sunlight but lamp light too, and it charges a rechargeable battery with it. Citizen makes this as Eco-Drive; the roots of the technology go back to the 1976 Crystron Solar Cell. You do not need to put a conventional battery in these.
What to look out for when wearing a solar watch
- Do not keep it in a drawer or under a long coat sleeve for weeks – if it gets weak, put it on a windowsill for a few hours.
- The dial does not have to be light: models with darker dials charge too.
- For swimming, choose a 10 atm model; among the women's solar watches there are several like this, or even more water resistant ones.
Which women's solar watch do we recommend?
For everyday wear and the office, the Citizen Elegance Lady is the most obvious choice: it is slim, understated, and this series has the widest selection. If you want something sportier but still feminine, the solar version of the TAG Heuer Aquaracer is the premium option. The Bering Classic Solar is for fans of Danish minimalism. You will find battery-powered and automatic women's watches on the women's watches by movement page.
If you are buying it as a gift: a solar watch runs straight out of the box, but it is worth leaving it in a bright place for a few hours before handing it over, so it is fully charged.
Solar women's watches – the most common questions
How long does a women's solar watch run without light?
When fully charged, up to several months, depending on the model. If it does run down, a few hours in a bright place will start it again.
Does the rechargeable battery in a solar watch ever need replacing?
Not a conventional battery, but the rechargeable cell can wear out after many years. In that case we arrange the replacement through the brand's official service.
What is Citizen Eco-Drive?
It is Citizen's light-powered watch movement, which charges from any light source and needs no battery change. Among women's solar watches, the Elegance Lady series is the best-known model family of this kind.
What determines the price of a women's solar watch?
The brand and the workmanship: the Citizen Eco-Drive and Bering Solar models are in the good-value range, while the Swiss TAG Heuer and Tissot pieces are in the higher price tiers.