Citizen
Citizen Watches: Masterpieces of Solar Innovation, Material Science, and High-Precision Engineering
Welcome to our dedicated space for Citizen watches, the Japanese manufacturing giant that has shaped global timekeeping for over a century with its philosophy of “Better Starts Now.” Founded in Tokyo in 1918, Citizen is world-renowned for its groundbreaking horological achievements—from inventing Eco-Drive light-powered technology to pioneering surface-hardening treatments with Super Titanium™ and creating the world’s most precise autonomous light-powered watch (+/- 1 second per year).
Here, you will find in-depth technical reviews, caliber analysis, and field tests covering one of the most technologically advanced names in modern horology.
Iconic Citizen Collections
Promaster (Marine, Air & Land): The ultimate professional tool watch series. Featuring ISO-compliant Promaster Aqualand divers, radio-controlled Skyhawk aviation chronographs, and rugged field instruments built for extreme environments.
Tsuyosa: The viral entry-luxury sport-chic contender. Defined by its integrated bracelet design, vibrant sunburst dials, exhibition case back, and reliable automatic movement.
The Citizen (Chronomaster): The zenith of Japanese high-precision finishing. Housing high-accuracy Eco-Drive or automatic manufacture calibers, this collection features hand-made Washi paper dials, Zaratsu polishing, and sub-second yearly tolerances.
Super Titanium™ / Attesa: The pioneer of titanium horology. Treated with Citizen’s proprietary Duratect surface-hardening technology, these models offer exceptional scratch resistance, hypo-allergenic comfort, and ultra-lightweight durability.
Series 8: Modern, anti-magnetic mechanical timepieces blending geometric sports-watch aesthetics with high-spec automatic calibers designed for daily urban life.
Precision, Eco-Drive & Integrated Vertical Manufacture
As a true manufacture d’horlogerie, Citizen produces all of its components in-house—from integrated circuits and quartz crystals to mechanical balance springs. Driven by Eco-Drive technology (which eliminates the need for battery replacements by harvesting any light source) and high-tech atomic radio and satellite GPS syncing, Citizen continues to redefine functional efficiency, material innovation, and everyday precision.