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CITIZEN Collections Overview

Citizen Promaster

The Promaster series includes special watches for water sports enthusiasts, pilots and mountaineers.

CITIZEN radio and satellite clocks

Whether radio-controlled or GPS-controlled: Citizen brings these innovative technologies to your wrist.

CITIZEN Chronographs

Discover the wide range of modern CitizenChronographs. They are far more than just a watch for racing.

CITIZEN Classic Watches

Stylish classics impress with their timeless design and modern interpretations.

CITIZEN automatic watches

From elegant to sporty: Here you'll find a wide selection of automatic watches from Citizen with mechanical drive.

Limited edition watches from CITIZEN

Here you'll find sought-after special editions from Citizen, which are limited in number.

Citizen Promaster

The Promaster series includes special watches for water sports enthusiasts, pilots and mountaineers.

CITIZEN radio and satellite clocks

Whether radio-controlled or GPS-controlled: Citizen brings these innovative technologies to your wrist.

CITIZEN Chronographs

Discover the wide range of modern CitizenChronographs. They are far more than just a watch for racing.

CITIZEN Classic Watches

Stylish classics impress with their timeless design and modern interpretations.

CITIZEN automatic watches

From elegant to sporty: Here you'll find a wide selection of automatic watches from Citizen with mechanical drive.

Limited edition watches from CITIZEN

Here you'll find sought-after special editions from Citizen, which are limited in number.

A brief look into the Citizen Story

1918

Establishment of the Shoukousha Watch Research Institute in Tokyo

1959

Development of the first fully waterproof watch (Parawater)

1989

Opening of the first European plant

Today

Innovative technologies such as Eco-Drive and Satellite Wave

What makes CITIZEN stand out

Citizen is one of the world's leading watch brands and stands for innovative technology, exceptional reliability, and high manufacturing quality. From the very beginning, it has pursued Citizen The goal is to develop watches that improve people's lives. Accessibility, the ability to afford a watch, has always been a crucial criterion in watch development. This is the approach pursued by [company name]. Citizen to this day with watches offering excellent value for money. Eco-Drive-technology from CitizenThe ability to power watches with solar cells, thus eliminating the need for battery changes, is a key factor in the brand's great success.
At Watchpapst You will find a large selection of watches from Citizen – from sporty chronographs to elegant automatic watches.

Frequently asked questions about Citizen Watches

How do I set up a Citizen What time is it?

If they have a Citizen without the Satellite Wave function:

To your Citizen To set the time, pull the crown out to the first or second position and turn it to adjust the hours, minutes, and date. Please be careful not to change the date between 9 PM and 4 AM. Once you have set the time and date, push the crown back in.


If they have a Citizen possesses the Satellite Wave function:

Her Citizen The watch can set itself automatically. You only need to select your home city. Pull the crown out to the first position and turn the function hand until it points to the city/time zone you wish to select as your home city. With the crown in position 1, you can use the upper right button to switch between ON/OFF for daylight saving time.

If you wish to set the time manually, pull the crown out to the second position and use the buttons to change the time. Then push the crown back in.

How does it work Citizen Eco-Drive?

Eco-Drive describes a core technology of Citizen, which generates electricity from light and thus powers the clock mechanism. It can generate energy from any natural, artificial, and even weak light source. This is how it works. Citizen Eco-Drive These models don't require a battery, making battery changes a thing of the past. A single full landing is all it takes for your Citizen Eco-Drive running for over 6 months in the dark.

What draws Citizen Clocks off?

Citizen stands for innovative watch technology, high everyday usability and very good value for money. It is particularly well known for Citizen for Eco-Drive (Light drive), robust Promaster-Models and modern designs ranging from sporty to elegant.

What does "Satellite Wave" mean in this context? Citizen?

Citizen Satellite Wave models receive time signals via satellite and automatically adjust the time according to the region. This is ideal for frequent travelers or anyone who wants maximum convenience in time correction.

What is the difference between a radio-controlled clock and a satellite wave clock?

Radio-controlled clock: receives time signal via radio stations (regionally limited, often better at night)

Satellite Wave: Time synchronization via satellite (more global, often more flexible – depending on the model)

Which Citizen Is this the right collection for me?

A quick overview:

Promaster (SEA/LAND/SKY): sporty, robust, functional (diving, outdoor, aviation)

Eco-Drive Classic: suitable for everyday use, low maintenance, often very versatile

Elegance / Stiletto: slim, elegant, for business

Series 8: sporty-modern, high-quality and distinctive

Automatic: mechanical Citizen-Models for fans of classic watchmaking

Are Citizen Promaster Are watches suitable for diving?

Many Promaster SEA models are suitable for swimming/water sports, some even as true diver models. The key factors are the bar/ATM water resistance rating, the type of screws used, and whether the watch is designed as a diver's watch.

What does waterproofing mean in this context? Citizen?

For guidance:

3 bar: splashproof

5 bar: Everyday life, including showering (follow manufacturer's instructions)

10 bar: To swim

20 bar: very robust, common in Diver/Promaster models

Seals age – with regular water use, replacement is worthwhile. Leakage test.

Citizen Quartz or automatic – which is better?

Quartz/Eco-Drive: very precise, low maintenance, ideal for everyday use

Automatic: mechanical technology, "watchmaker's feel", but more care/maintenance.

If you want to "simply wear": Eco-DriveIf you love mechanics: automatic.

Have Citizen Sapphire crystal watches?

Depending on the model. Citizen uses depending on the series mineral glass, sapphire crystal or special glass. Whether a model has sapphire crystal is stated in the product details.

Are Citizen Are watches allergy-friendly?

Many models consist of stainless steel or titaniumTitanium is particularly popular because it very light and is often well tolerated. If you are sensitive, Titanium models often a very good choice.

What is the advantage of Citizen Titanium?

Citizen is known for its titanium models: Titanium is very light, comfortable to wear, and often has a skin-friendly effect. It is also robust enough for everyday use.

How do I find the right size at Citizen?

Rules of thumb:

38–41 mm: often universal and suitable for everyday use

42–44 mm: sporty look (Promaster, chronographs)

45 mm+: distinctive, mostly toolwatch-like in character

It's best to use your wrist circumference as a guide and make sure the horns don't protrude.

Can I get the bracelet at Citizen change?

Generally, yes. Pay attention to Band spacing and model compatibility. With us you'll find suitable straps/options depending on the model (e.g., metal, rubber, leather).

Where will Citizen Watches manufactured?

Citizen is a Japanese brand with international production. Components and manufacturing may vary depending on the model/series. The specific model line and specifications are crucial.

Are Citizen Are watches a good choice for everyday use?

Yes – Citizen is strong at robust, reliable everyday watches, especially through Eco-Drive and the sporty Promaster lines. Many models are "put it on and forget it" watches.

How do I care for my Citizen Is the time correct?

Rinse the watch with clean water if it is in salt water/chlorine (if waterproof).

Close the crown/pusher correctly

Eco-DriveOccasionally expose to light; do not store permanently in the dark.

Have leaks checked regularly if you use a lot of water.