Citizen women's watches

Citizen women’s watches – from elegant dress watches to sporty everyday models

Here you will find Citizen’s collection of women’s watches: round and rectangular cases, dials in white, blue, pink, and mother-of-pearl, and bracelets in steel, titanium, mesh, leather, and recycled materials. If you want to see the brand’s entire range for both women and men, all Citizen watches can be found on their own page. The selection here is limited to women’s models so that you don’t have to filter out larger men’s watches.

Three things distinguish the models more than the name: how the watch is powered, how large the case is, and what material it is made of. Start with the one of those three that matters most to you. Often, the other two choices fall into place once the first question is settled, because the power source largely determines how thin the watch can be and which materials are available.

Light, battery, or automatic – how the watch is powered

Most women’s models are powered by light. A solar cell under the dial charges an internal battery using both daylight and artificial light, so the watch does not need regular battery changes. The power reserve, i.e., how long a fully charged watch runs in the dark, is between 180 and 240 days for the models where it is specified. If the watch has been in a drawer for a long time, simply placing it in the light is enough to start it again. A selection based specifically on light-powered movement can be found under Eco-Drive women’s watches.

Some of the light-powered models also set the time themselves via radio signal. They receive time signals in four regions and feature world time for 24 cities and a perpetual calendar, which is perfect for frequent travelers.

A smaller number of models run on quartz movements with a standard battery, including the elegant 28 mm watches with mother-of-pearl dials or calfskin straps. These are thin and are often at a lower price point. There are also automatic women’s models that are wound by the movement of your wrist: a sporty 38.5 mm watch with a resin strap and 40-hour power reserve, and a 37 mm model with an integrated steel link bracelet, sapphire crystal, and an exhibition case back where the movement is visible. More mechanical options can be found among automatic women’s watches.

Size and shape for a slim or standard wrist

The cases range between 25 mm and 38.5 mm, and the difference between the extremes is significant on a slim wrist. The smallest models sit discreetly and slide easily under a shirt cuff. A two-tone 25 mm watch with a 7 mm profile is among the most elegant, and a titanium 29.4 mm watch with an 8.5 mm profile is barely felt when worn. Those looking for a larger dial will find light-powered models at 34 mm and a diver’s watch at 36.5 mm.

The shape plays as big a role as the dimensions. A rectangular case of 28.4 × 21.5 mm is perceived as smaller than a round watch of the same width and is worn more like a piece of jewelry. A round case with a narrow bezel around the dial, however, looks larger than its dimensions suggest, as the dial takes up almost the entire surface. If you already know you want a small watch, you can start from small women’s watches. Our guide to watch sizes shows you how to measure your wrist before choosing.

Steel, titanium, or gold tone

Stainless steel is the most common material and is available in polished, brushed, and two-tone finishes. A steel link bracelet withstands daily wear and can be shortened by removing links. The titanium models are noticeably lighter than steel and are therefore experienced as comfortable if the watch is to be worn from morning to night. One of them combines a blue dial with a small diamond, sapphire crystal, and 10 ATM water resistance in a 29.4 mm case.

The bracelet does not have to be made of metal. There are models with calfskin, with a strap made of apple-based material, and with straps made of recycled PET. These provide a softer and lighter feel than a link bracelet and are suitable if the watch is to be worn with more casual clothing.

If you are looking for a Citizen watch for women in gold, it is a gold tone or rose gold tone on steel – none of the models are made of solid gold. Rose gold-toned cases are available with a mother-of-pearl dial, with a brown dial and Roman numerals, or with a bicolor bracelet in silver and rose gold. Warm metal tones from several brands can be found under gold watches for women.

Dial, crystal, and water resistance

Mother-of-pearl dials appear in several models and shift in the light, making a simple steel watch more stylish. Matte dials in white or blue with clear indices are easier to read at a glance, and some models have luminous hands. A few watches have a single small diamond as their only decoration, providing a jewelry-like expression without the watch appearing flashy.

The crystal varies between models. Sapphire crystal is featured on, among others, the rectangular model, the titanium watch with a diamond, and the watches with Milanese mesh bracelets, while several simpler steel and quartz watches have mineral crystal. Sapphire crystal is more scratch-resistant, and the difference is explained in our comparison of sapphire crystal vs. mineral crystal.

Water resistance differs significantly. Many dress models are rated at 5 ATM, which is sufficient for rain and handwashing but not for swimming. Some models are rated at 10 ATM, and a diver’s watch with a rotating bezel and polyurethane strap is rated at 20 ATM. If the watch needs to withstand bathing and swimming, more options can be found among water-resistant women’s watches.

How to choose the right Citizen women’s watch

If the watch is to be worn every day without maintenance, a light-powered model in steel or titanium is the easiest choice. If you want a thin watch for office wear, a 28 mm quartz model works well, and if you are looking for a watch that stands out, rose gold tone, mother-of-pearl, and small diamonds are good choices. Those who want to follow a mechanical movement choose an automatic. If you are unsure about the size or bracelet, Kronura’s customer service can help you compare two models.

As a gift, a light-powered 29–30 mm watch in steel is a safe choice, as it fits most wrists and does not require battery changes. If you want to compare Citizen with other brands before deciding, the entire selection is available under women’s watches.

What types of Citizen women’s watches are available at Kronura?

Most are light-powered, but there are also quartz models with batteries and a few automatic watches. The cases range from 25 mm to 38.5 mm, in stainless steel, titanium, gold tone, and two-tone, with dials in materials such as mother-of-pearl.

Does a Citizen women’s watch need a battery change?

The light-powered models are charged by daylight and artificial light and do not need regular battery changes. When fully charged, they run between 180 and 240 days in the dark, depending on the model. The quartz models have a standard battery that is replaced when it runs out.

What is the size of a Citizen women’s watch?

The cases range between 25 mm and 38.5 mm. Elegant dress models measure 25–30 mm, light-powered watches are also available at 34 mm, and the sportier models are 36.5–38.5 mm.

Are there Citizen women’s watches in gold?

There are models in gold tone, rose gold tone, and two-tone on stainless steel, but none in solid gold. Rose gold-toned cases are combined with, for example, a mother-of-pearl dial or a bicolor bracelet in silver and rose gold.

Are Citizen women’s watches water-resistant?

It varies between models. Many dress models are rated at 5 ATM, which is sufficient for rain and handwashing but not for swimming. Some are rated at 10 ATM and one diver’s watch is rated at 20 ATM.

Are there automatic Citizen women’s watches?

Yes, there are automatic women’s models. A sporty 38.5 mm model has a resin strap and 40-hour power reserve, and a 37 mm model features a steel link bracelet, sapphire crystal, and an exhibition case back.