Citizen

Citizen is a corporate conglomerate based in Japan, founded in 1918 (named Sokosha Watch Research Institute). The name Citizen emerged when a Citizen pocket watch first was sold in 1924. Measured by total units produced Citizen ranks among the top watch companies worldwide. Notable brands include the Citizen Eco-Drive, Citizen Skyhawk, Citizen Independent Watches. The deployment clasp with a push button is available for many Citizen watches.

Talking Shop with Frederique Constant CEO Niels Eggerding

Few brands went through such rapid developments as Frederique Constant. Within a record time, this brand evolved into one of the most respected and innovative Swiss watch manufacturers. Is it now resting on its laurels, enjoying the fruits of its current status or is it still all hence on deck as they move forward into...

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Aug 5, 2024 by Martin Green

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Citizen Promaster Dive “Orca:”Designed for Pressure

This article was originally published in the Design 2023 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Launched in 2006, the Citizen Promaster Dive — whose case and dial were directly inspired by the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family (Orcinus orca) — quickly became a fan favorite, having successfully redesigned the design elements of a dive...

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Jul 5, 2024 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Inside Miyota — The Craft Behind the Caliber

For all the novel aesthetics, creative use of materials, and appeal of designs in watchmaking, the heart of the craft lies with the movement of each timepiece. Quartz or mechanical, this basic fact is foundation of timekeeping in watches, and is further a reality which has helped propel Miyota, a renowned Japanese movement manufacturer, toward...

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Jun 24, 2024 by WatchTime

Titanium Trio: Citizen Unveils All-New Forza Collection

Citizen expands its integrated bracelet offering with the debut of the Forza collection, which comprises of three models: a three-hand timepiece with weekday and date indication and a chronograph powered by Eco-Drive movements, as well as an automatic time-only model. Each comes in three color ways with beautifully textured and luminescent dials and is crafted...

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Jun 20, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

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Flying High: Five Watches with Altimeters

The function of an altimeter is simple: It measures the altitude of an object above any fixed level, with sea level being the most common point of reference. It is used in a number of activities, from extreme sports like skydiving, to ground-based activities like hiking, climbing, and skiing, but its most prominent usage has...

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Apr 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Citizen Celebrates a Century of Watchmaking with a Limited Pocket Watch

In 1924, Citizen created its first-ever product: a pocket watch. It was given the name “Citizen” to express the idea of a watch that as many people as possible would be able to use and cherish for a long time. Inspired by that original philosophy and commemorating the anniversary, the Japanese watch manufacture now launches...

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Mar 27, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: The Fun of the Less Expensive

In addition to a journalist, I am also a watch collector, and a fortunate one. Over the years, I had the privilege of being the custodian of some great watches. Combine that with being able to see the most outstanding new watches as being a WatchTime journalist, and you have a recipe to get very,...

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Mar 25, 2024 by Martin Green

Citizen Introduces Series 8 890 in Three Distinct Colorways

Citizen is expanding its Series 8 collection with a modern and compelling sporty aquatic watch. Crafted in stainless steel, the Series 8 890 is water resistant to 200 meters; its barrel-shaped case, enhanced by a mix of polished and brushed surfaces, measures 42.6mm by 11.7mm and is equipped with an octagonal bezel. Also polished, brushed,...

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Mar 22, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Inhorgenta Munich Celebrates Milestone Anniversary in 2024

Inhorgenta Munich has been a showcase for the industry and a platform for the trade since 1974. The 50th anniversary edition of this trade show will take place from February 16 to 19, 2024 with a large supporting program, a re-branding with a bold new logo by Mirko Borsche and a redesigned hall structure. The...

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Feb 1, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: In Tribute to Adventure — Meet the Citizen Promaster Air Automatic GMT

For over a century, CITIZEN has been synonymous with innovation and excellence in the vast world of watchmaking. The brand’s latest, the Promaster Air Automatic GMT, marks one of the most important modern eras of the brand, celebrating the 35th anniversary of the robust Promaster family. Joining the aviation-focused AIR series as part of the...

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Jan 24, 2024 by WatchTime

Challenge Accepted: Comparing Citizen’s Current Line-Up of Vintage-Inspired Dive Watches

In 2022, Citizen brought back its 1977 Challenge Diver in two variants, the Promaster Mechanical Diver NB6021-68L with blue dial and metal bracelet, and the NB6021-17E with black dial and matching rubber strap (see WatchTime’s April issue from 2023 for an extensive introduction to the two versions that were available back then). While the original...

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Dec 29, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Citizen Watch America Opens Flagship Store in New York City

Citizen Watch America (CWA) officially opened the group’s first-ever U.S.-based multi-brand flagship store on December 6, 2023. Situated within one of Manhattan’s premiere shopping destinations at 605 Fifth Avenue, steps from Rockefeller Center, this new retail concept invites customers to shop the full range of timepiece offerings across the group’s portfolio of brands that includes...

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Dec 6, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Powering Sustainable Innovation, Citizen Introduces the Eco-Drive 365

In the bustling world of watches, where the lines of horological tradition often meet technological innovation, CITIZEN stands out through its creations. With a long history of engineering firsts in materials, movements, and design, the brand continues this legacy with its latest: the Eco-Drive 365. Powered by clean energy and distinctly chic in style, these...

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Oct 13, 2023 by WatchTime

Global Citizen: Introducing the Series8 880 GMT (With Live Photos and Video)

The Citizen Series8 collection of mechanical watches is known for its modern and sporty looks. The Japanese watchmaker is now adding three new GMT models in stainless steel, all of them able to withstand up to 16,000 A/m. Movement is the GMT Caliber 9054, a new in-house movement that combines a 50-hour power reserve with an average...

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Jul 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Adding Versatility in Size, Citizen Debuts 37mm Promaster

Citizen has mastered its creation of water-resistant timepieces in the decades since the debut of the Parawater in 1959, followed by the release of the Promaster collection in 1989. Gaining renown over the years, the Promaster collection is a flagship of Citizen’s dive models, balancing complex functionality with streamlined design. In its latest development of...

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Jun 5, 2023 by WatchTime

2022 Year in Review: 6 Charged Up Quartz Watches

Continuing our annual recap tradition, today we look back at a handful of innovative and impressive releases that broke onto the scene in 2022. Today we’re covering quartz watches, a category of timepieces not always top-of-mind, but one nonetheless worth its weight when it comes to making waves in the world of watches, especially in...

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Jan 2, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

2022 Year in Review: Going Deep With Notable 5 Dive Watches

Continuing with our annual round-up, today we look back at some of the most exciting and innovative debuts that broke onto the scene in 2022. In spite of an ever-changing and increasingly volatile economy, the year saw the expansion of high-profile retailers, the launch of a host of notable timepieces, and the watch industry resumed...

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Dec 26, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: Introducing the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T Blue Angels JY8128-56L

The Promaster collection from Citizen has garnered wide renown since its 1989 debut, since becoming known as a hardy and innovative line of reliable, professional-grade timepieces. Expanding the notable collection is a novel special edition, now seen via the Promaster Skyhawk A-T Blue Angels JY8128-56L . Like previous Skyhawk iterations, the new model features an...

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Nov 25, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Citizen Celebrates the Series 8 Collection with an All-Black Limited Edition

When Citizen announced the relaunch of its Series 8 collection at the start of 2021, the watches that composed it quickly caught the attention of the market with their striking looks, utility-driven design, and excellent build quality. Following that success and marking the first anniversary of the relaunch of Citizen’s Series 8 collection, the brand has introduced a limited edition,...

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Oct 14, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Citizen Lights the Deep with the NY0155-58X Promaster Dive Automatic (with Hands-on Photos)

Since the launch of the updated Promaster Dive Automatic collection in the spring of this year, Citizen’s popular dive series has been making serious waves among collectors and enthusiasts. Drawing inspiration from the original Promaster NY004 from 1989, the collection as a whole unites classic professional-grade capabilities with modern manufacturing and details. The result is...

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Aug 29, 2022 by WatchTime

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