Citizen watches

Japanese precision since 1918

Citizen was founded in Japan in 1918 and is today one of the world's best-known watch brands. The company has built its reputation on combining modern technology with Japanese watchmaking, and its watches are chosen just as often for everyday wear as for special occasions. Its most famous innovation is Eco-Drive: since 1976, Citizen has been manufacturing watches that are powered by light and therefore generally do not require battery replacements. Another core technology is Citizen Super Titanium, where the case and bracelet are surface-hardened using Citizen's proprietary Duratect technology, making them more than five times harder than stainless steel and about 40 percent lighter.

Why Citizen is a great choice

Citizen offers a wide range: light-powered Eco-Drive models, automatic movements, radio-controlled watches that set their own time, and diving watches in the Promaster series. What they all have in common are reliable movements, thoughtful design, and a price that is often lower than what similar technology costs from other brands. There are Citizen watches for both everyday wear and formal attire, for women and men.

What makes Citizen popular

• Eco-Drive: Citizen was the first to introduce light-powered watches in 1976. The watches are charged by both daylight and indoor lighting and normally do not require a battery change.
• Super Titanium: Titanium surface-hardened with Duratect, more than five times harder than stainless steel, about 40 percent lighter, and gentle on the skin.
• Radio-controlled time: Radio Controlled models receive time signals and are always accurate, including daylight saving time.
• Style for everyone: From the sporty Promaster to classic dress watches and the automatic Tsuyosa, there is a Citizen for every taste.

Common questions about Citizen watches

Are Citizen watches good?

Yes. Citizen has been manufacturing watches for over a hundred years and is known for reliable movements and durable materials. Eco-Drive technology means most models do not require battery changes, and Super Titanium models retain their finish significantly longer than steel. Many models offer a lot of technology for the money.

What makes Citizen watches unique?

The combination of proprietary technology. Citizen develops both its own movements and materials: light-powered Eco-Drive movements, surface-hardened Super Titanium, and radio-controlled models that synchronize the time automatically. Few brands in the same price range have so much self-developed technology.

What is Eco-Drive and why is it good?

Eco-Drive is Citizen's technology for light-powered watches. A solar cell beneath the dial converts all light—natural or artificial—into energy that is stored in a rechargeable cell. Unlike a standard watch battery, this cell typically does not need to be replaced. You avoid battery changes, and the watch keeps running as long as it receives occasional light.

How durable are Citizen watches?

Citizen builds watches for daily use. Many models are water-resistant to 10 ATM or more, the Promaster series is built for diving, and Super Titanium models withstand scratches significantly better than stainless steel. Always check the water resistance and material of the model you choose, as these values differ between series.

What makes Citizen so innovative?

Citizen has several proprietary technologies. Eco-Drive was the world's first light-powered watch technology in 1976. Super Titanium with Duratect hardening solved the problem of titanium scratching easily. Radio-controlled models adjust to time signals, and Citizen also manufactures satellite-controlled GPS watches. This technology comes from Citizen's own development, not from purchased movements.

How long is the power reserve of a Citizen Eco-Drive?

Eco-Drive is charged by both daylight and indoor lighting, so in normal use, the energy never runs out. A fully charged watch will run for over six months in total darkness, and some models with power-saving modes can last for several years. The exact power reserve is listed in each model's specifications.

Citizen watches for every lifestyle

At Kronura, you will find Citizen's most sought-after series:

• Citizen Eco-Drive: Light-powered models in both classic and modern designs, for women and men.
• Citizen Promaster: Sports and diving watches with high water resistance, built for active use.
• Citizen Tsuyosa: Automatic watches with visible movements and colorful dials, for those who prefer mechanics.
• Citizen Super Titanium: Lightweight and scratch-resistant models in surface-hardened titanium.
• Citizen Radio Controlled: Radio-controlled watches that set the time automatically.

Find your Citizen

Whether you are looking for a sporty diving watch, a classic model for everyday wear, or an automatic watch with a visible movement, Citizen has an option for you. With Eco-Drive, Super Titanium, and radio-controlled time, you get technology that you can feel in everyday use, not just read about in a brochure. Discover Kronura's range of Citizen watches and find the model that suits you.