Is this watch made in Japan

Not conclusive. "Citizen Watch Co." and "Japan Mov't." are etched on the back of my watch. On the face, very small print repeats "Japan Mov't".

is there enough room on the back of the watch for an engraved message??

The diameter of the back of the watch is 3cm but there is a 'Citizen Eco-Drive' logo 1.5 cm diameter in the middle of the back. So any message will need to be circular, around the logo and no more than 1 cm in 'height'. Hope that this is helpful.

Has anyone had a battery failure, how many years was it before it failed.

I have three eco drive watches. One I have had for over ten years. No battery failures.

What is the case width? Images show about 37mm, description states 47.8mm.

47.8mm is probably lug to lug. This watch is definitely not 47.8mm across the face.

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Description

☀️ Classic style, powered by light—never miss a moment.

CONFIDENCE BACKED BY LONGEVITY - Includes an industry-leading 5-year Citizen UK warranty, plus an extra year when registered—because quality matters.
BUILT TO KEEP PACE WITH YOUR LIFE - Water resistant up to 99 feet—ready for hand washing, light swimming, and daily hustle without missing a beat.
TIMELESS ELEGANCE MEETS PRACTICALITY - Black leather strap paired with a sleek black dial featuring day-date display and mineral crystal for scratch resistance.
EFFORTLESS POWER ZERO BATTERY WORRIES - Harnesses any light source with Citizen’s pioneering Eco-Drive technology for a lifetime of reliable energy.
PERFECTLY SIZED FOR THE MODERN MINIMALIST - 36mm stainless steel case strikes the ideal balance—sophisticated, vintage-inspired, and wrist-friendly for professionals.

The Citizen BM8240-03E Eco-Drive Leather Watch combines a compact 36mm stainless steel case with a black leather strap and dial, featuring a day-date indicator under durable mineral glass. Powered by Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology, it converts any light into energy, eliminating battery changes. Water resistant up to 99 feet and backed by a 5-year UK warranty, this watch offers a perfect blend of vintage-inspired style, practical functionality, and sustainable innovation for the discerning professional.

Specifications

ASIN	B000EQS1D8
ASIN	B000EQS1D8
Age Range Description	Adult
Band Colour	Black
Band Length	183 Millimetres
Band Material Type	Leather
Band Width	20 Millimetres
Bands	1
Batteries	1 Unknown batteries required.
Best Sellers Rank	96,523 in Fashion ( See Top 100 in Fashion ) 554 in Men's Wrist Watches
Brand Name	Citizen
Case Diameter	36 Millimetres
Case Material Type	Mineral
Case Thickness	8 Millimetres
Character	Eco-drive
Clasp Type	Buckle
Closure Type	Buckle
Country Of Origin	Japan
Country of origin	Japan
Crystal	mineral
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,614)
Customer reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,614)
Date First Available	3 Jun. 2009
Department	Men's
Dial Color	Black
Display	Analog
Embellishment Feature	Crystal
Face Style	Classic
Global Trade Identification Number	04974374134370
Included Components	Warranty Card, Instruction Manual
Is discontinued by manufacturer	No
Item Shape	Rectangular
Item Type Name	Watch
Item Weight	1 Ounces
Item model number	BM8240-03E
Manufacturer	Citizen
Manufacturer	Citizen
Manufacturer Part Number	BM8240-03E
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Citizen 5 Year Guarantee
Model Name	BM8240-03E
Model Number	BM8240-03E
Pattern	Solid
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Dimensions	15.01 x 15.01 x 15.01 cm; 28.35 g
Special Features	WATER RESISTANT: In general, suitable for hand washing, short periods of recreational swimming, but NOT suitable for showering with warm water, long time underwater activities such as diving and snorkeling. Perfect for most of indoor / outdoor sports.
Sport Type	Swimming
Strap Type	Leather strap
Style Name	Strap
UPC	961613277954 013205067860
Warranty Type	Manufacturer
Watch Movement Type	Quartz (Solar)
Water Resistance Depth	99 Feet
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant

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