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Citizen

Best known for pioneering Eco-Drive light-powered technology, Citizen also produces the world's most accurate wristwatch, the Calibre 0100.

Founded
1918
Founder
Citizen Watch Co. founding group (Kamekichi Yamazaki, Alexander Kahan)
Country
Japan
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Status
Independent, publicly traded (Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.)
Signature materials
Super Titanium, Duratect coating, Eco-Drive solar cells
Signature movements
Eco-Drive solar quartz, Calibre 0100 high-precision quartz
Notable designers
In-house design studio
Collections
6
Every collection

Collections & specifications

Eco-Drive

1976 (Eco-Drive name since 1995)

Citizen's signature light-powered technology platform, applied across dress, sport, and precision watches.

Category
Solar-powered watch
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel, Super Titanium
Sizes
38-44mm
Dial
Sunburst, various styles
Crystal
Mineral, sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Steel bracelet, leather
Movements
Eco-Drive Calibre E100, Calibre 0100
Movement type
Quartz solar
Power reserve
Solar rechargeable, up to 6+ months reserve
Water resistance
50-200m
Complications
Date · Chronograph · Perpetual calendar
Key references
Eco-Drive Calibre 0100, Eco-Drive Chandler
Price band
$150-$10,000
Full Eco-Drive dossier →

Citizen's professional line for diving, aviation, and land activities, engineered for extreme durability.

Category
Professional tool watch
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel, titanium
Sizes
42-46mm
Dial
High-visibility lumed dial
Crystal
Sapphire, mineral
Strap / bracelet
Steel bracelet, rubber
Movements
Eco-Drive Calibre B300, J810
Movement type
Quartz solar, automatic
Power reserve
Solar rechargeable
Water resistance
200-300m
Complications
Date · Rotating bezel · Chronograph
Key references
Promaster Diver, Promaster Altichron
Price band
$250-$1,500
Full Promaster dossier →

A high-tech line that syncs to GPS or radio signals for precise time anywhere in the world.

Category
GPS/radio-controlled watch
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Super Titanium
Sizes
44-47mm
Dial
Sunburst, technical layout
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Titanium bracelet
Movements
Eco-Drive Satellite Wave F950, F900
Movement type
Quartz solar/GPS
Power reserve
Solar rechargeable
Water resistance
100-200m
Complications
GPS time sync · World time · Date
Key references
Satellite Wave GPS F950, Satellite Wave Air
Price band
$1,500-$3,500
Full Satellite Wave dossier →

A modern mechanical collection with integrated case-and-bracelet design targeting a younger, design-forward audience.

Category
Modern mechanical sports watch
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel
Sizes
37-40mm
Dial
Sunburst, geometric texture
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Integrated steel bracelet
Movements
Calibre 0950
Movement type
Automatic
Power reserve
50 hours
Water resistance
100m
Complications
Date
Key references
Series 8 890, Series 8 831
Price band
$700-$1,200
Full Series 8 dossier →

An Eco-Drive collection focused on full calendar and moon phase functions in a classic case.

Category
Calendar watch
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel
Sizes
40-42mm
Dial
Multi-subdial calendar layout
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Leather, steel bracelet
Movements
Eco-Drive Calibre A060
Movement type
Quartz solar
Power reserve
Solar rechargeable
Water resistance
100m
Complications
Full calendar · Moon phase · Date
Key references
Calendrier AP1050
Price band
$400-$700
Full Calendrier dossier →

Corso

2015

A classic Eco-Drive dress line offering understated, business-appropriate design.

Category
Dress watch
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel
Sizes
40-42mm
Dial
Sunburst, minimal
Crystal
Mineral, sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Leather, steel bracelet
Movements
Eco-Drive Calibre E011
Movement type
Quartz solar
Power reserve
Solar rechargeable
Water resistance
50m
Complications
Date
Key references
Corso Eco-Drive
Price band
$150-$300
Full Corso dossier →