Citizen watches: Eco-Drive, automatic and titanium

Citizen is one of the world’s largest watch manufacturers, and its name is familiar to many. For over a century, this renowned watch brand has developed new manufacturing technologies, offering high quality and reliability. Citizen watches are made according to responsible manufacturing principles. Citizen aims to reduce its manufacturing impact on the environment, and many of its watches run on light, reducing the need for batteries.

Here are some key features of Citizen watches that you can also find in our range.

Eco-Drive watches

Eco-Drive watches run on light. An Eco-Drive watch contains a photovoltaic cell that charges its battery from sunlight and indoor light. A fully charged battery keeps the watch running in darkness for several months, or longer on some models. Conventional battery changes are unnecessary, but the rechargeable battery ages over the years, and the watch needs occasional care like any other watch. If the watch has been in darkness for a long time, charge it before wearing, for example on a windowsill.

Automatic watches

An automatic watch does not run on a battery. Inside the watch is a rotor that turns with your arm movements and winds the mainspring. When worn every day, it keeps running by itself. If you move little or wear it rarely, automatic winding may not be enough; wind it using the crown if the movement allows this.

Titanium watches

Citizen is also known for its materials. Ordinary titanium is lighter than steel, but scratches more easily. Citizen’s Super Titanium is titanium treated with Duratect, which the manufacturer says is around 40% lighter than stainless steel and several times more scratch-resistant. Browse our range of Citizen titanium watches.

Watches with sapphire crystal

Sapphire crystal is highly scratch-resistant. It is not actually glass, but synthetic sapphire crystal made by crystallising aluminium oxide at high temperatures. Scratch resistance does not mean unbreakability: sapphire crystal can break under a strong impact.

Alongside excellent technology and responsible manufacturing, Citizen watches also offer attractive design. The range includes masculine casual watches and classically elegant models.

Citizen’s motto is ‘Better Starts Now’, expressing that there is always a way to do something better. Browse our full Citizen watch range. Read about the differences between quartz, automatic and solar-powered watches in the article automatic, quartz or solar-powered.