How do I identify my Citizen Eco-Drive watch?
A case number—4 alphanumeric characters and 6 or more alphanumeric characters—is engraved on the case back. (Figure on the right) The first 4 characters of the case number represent the movement number of the watch.
Are Citizen watches considered high end?
Yes, Citizen watches offer an excellent balance of value and quality. The watches have top-rate quality control, build quality, and use solid materials. There are few watch brands that are totally vertically integrated like Citizen, so they control every aspect of their watches production.
How do I know what model Citizen watch I have?
A case number (A string of 4 and 6-figure numbers ie. xxxx-xxxxxx or a string of 4 and 7 alphanumerics ie. xxxx-xxxxxxx) is stamped on the case back of your watch. The first 4 characters of the case number is the movement number.
What year was my Citizen watch made?
Dating a vintage Citizen watch is relatively straightforward when it has a serial number on the case back. The key is knowing which decade the watch was produced in, and the Movement Table is useful for determining that. The first three numbers in the serial are used for the date – the first number is the year.
Which is best Seiko or Citizen?
Whereas Citizen has saturated the market with its solar-powered technology, Seiko relies more on its past to create classic, traditional-looking watches that tie in nicely with their history. If you’re looking for quartz or solar-powered watches as opposed to mechanical – Citizen is your best choice.
Are Citizen watch made in China?
All Citizen Eco-Drive movements are made in Japan but the case or the bracelet may also be made in China.
Does my Citizen watch have a battery?
No Battery Replacement Eco-Drive is a light-powered technology that drives watches by capturing light and converting it into energy using an inbuilt solar cell. Suddenly the hassle of replacing batteries was a thing of the past.