18 Best Citizen Watches for Men in 2024

Citizen is a Japanese watchmaking powerhouse with over 100 years of experience. That expertise is vividly showcased in the fantastic selection of high-quality and appealing timepieces. 

The brand’s styles range from classic dress to sporty dive and pilot watches, comprising hundreds of beautiful models for numerous walks of life.

Since selecting the right one out of the vast range is hugely time-consuming, we have conveniently combined the best Citizen watches for various occasions with the highest reliability at affordable rates.

How Did We Choose the Watches?

You’ll find Citizen watches divided into five broad categories that represent the most popular types of watches  – dive, pilot, chronograph, dress, and field watches. 

But what were the factors we considered in selecting precisely these watches?

1) Overall build quality – We considered the overall quality of the watches, including the materials, movements, and water resistance. It is essential that the watches not only consist of durable components but they work in unison and provide reliability in the long run.    

2) Aesthetics – A non-appealing watch is not a good watch, that’s for sure. That is why we considered the aesthetics of watches, together with the overall reliability when compiling the list. 

3) Innovations – Citizen is known for several horological innovations that make the brand a standout provider of watches. Therefore, you’ll find several Citizen watches featuring Eco-Drive solar power, atomic timekeeping, and Super Titanium. These innovations are the face of the brand that Citizen has pioneered.

4) Buyers’ feedback – Lastly, we took into account the owners’ feedback. These watches represented on this list are highly appreciated by the wearers and come with hundreds and thousands of positive reviews from Amazon, eBay, and other e-commerce platforms. 

Top Citizen Watches

If you’re interested in the technologies, but also the quality levels and reputation of Citizen, feel free to visit our comprehensive post on Citizen brand analysis. 

But now, without further delay, here’s the list of the best-performing Citizen watches divided into five categories.

Dive Watches

Citizen Promaster Diver BN0151-09L

Case Size: 44mm
Water Resistance: 200m ISO
Crystal: Mineral

Without a doubt, the Promaster Diver BN0151-09L is one of the most popular Citizen timepieces. The watch has been around for quite a while now but is still favored over the newer dive models.

What the BN0151-09L offers that makes it so appreciated is the utmost durability proven over a decade, combined with favorable aesthetics that don’t suggest a through and through tool watch. It means this Promaster goes with various attires and suits numerous occasions despite it being a professional-grade diver.  

The watch allows you to submerge it to depths up to 200m while providing a one-way rotating bezel and strong luminosity for the cause. In addition, as typical for a dive watch, the crown and caseback are screw-down for enhanced water protection. 

In terms of size, the BN0151-09L represents the classic dive watch size of 43mm the brand offers. It is neither too large nor too small, going well with the majority of wrists. In addition, its thickness at 12mm is a strong selling point for those wearers who prefer thinner dive watches.

The timepiece has several visual characteristics that make it stand out. For instance, the minute hand has been cleverly painted orange, adding beauty and easier readability. Another pragmatic difference from typical wristwear is the crown’s location at 4 o’clock in enhancing the convenience of crown handling, but also the better protection from accidental hits. 

What makes it a real masterpiece is that this beauty is powered solely by light, whether it be natural or artificial. And since the capacitor that accumulates the energy will hold a charge for up to six months when fully charged, you don’t ever have to worry about the battery running empty.

The only problem with the watch is the date window, which is too small for a convenient date capture. In fact, the vast majority of Citizen watches have the same problem. However, the drawback is almost unnoticeable compared to the overwhelming advantages the BN0151-09L offers.

If you’re not that much into blue watches, check out the Citizen BN0150-28E. It is the same watch, with the only difference being that it comes in black. 

The Citizen BN0151-09L also features on our lists of the best solar-powered watches and top dive wristwear, so feel free to check how it compares to other brands’ solar and dive pieces.

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Citizen Diver Automatic NY0040-17LE

Case Size: 42mm
Water Resistance: 200m ISO
Crystal: Mineral

Compared to other acknowledged manufacturers, Citizen does not produce many self-winding automatic watches. However, the ones available are definitely worth checking out.

The Citizen Diver NY0040-17LE has already been around for some time but is still highly sought-after due to its excellent reliability. Comparable to the Seiko SKX series appearance and specs-wise, it is as practical and beautiful. 

The watch is protected with a 200m (660ft) ISO-certified water resistance and comes with excellent luminosity. You’ll also find the bezel rotating in one direction and the caseback and crown screwable. The latter has been placed at an unusual 8 o’clock position, adding to the watch’s uniqueness.

The crown’s position also enables left-handed wearers to wear the watch on their right hand.

The movement you’ll find inside the stainless steel case belongs to Miyota 8204. It is a hacking and hand-winding caliber, allowing the wearer to halt the second hand for time synchronization and manually wind the watch. These features are highly appreciated by aficionados by making the watch better in terms of convenience. 

When it comes to size, the Citizen NY0040-17LE measures 42mm in diameter. However, because of the modest lug-to-lug distance and thin bezel, it feels even smaller on the wrist.

What you should pay attention to is the rubber strap. Although many find it comfortable and durable, there are still some wearers who are not satisfied with it. Fortunately, the straps are easily replaceable and won’t cost too much.

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Citizen Promaster Diver BN0191-55L

Case Size: 45mm
Water Resistance: 200m ISO
Crystal: Mineral

The Citizen Promaster BN0191-55L showcases a classic diver’s watch image with an azure blue dial and metal bracelet. It means the watch can be worn for fancier events as much as for diving. So, this Promaster is a more versatile option compared to the BN0151 and NY0040 covered above. 

Similar to the previous divers, the Citizen BN0191-55L is ISO-certified to 200m and features all the essential components of a professional-grade dive watch, including luminosity, screw-down crown, and unidirectional bezel.

All the components work like a charm – the bezel has a smooth movement, the crown is easy to handle due to its size and grooved design, and the lume is strong with a long-lasting glow. 

However, the best part of this watch is still its appearance. The dial combines a magnificent blue tone with perfectly sized hands and hour indices. The icing on the cake is the textured dial with concentric grooves that catch the light nicely. 

The Citizen BN0191-55L is slightly larger than the previous divers with its 45mm case size. However, it is not overly large or bulky. Hence, the watch looks good not only on large wrists but also on average-sized wrists.

All in all, this solar-powered Citizen is one of the best Citizen watches currently available – it offers reliability, beautiful aesthetics, and versatility. You just can’t go wrong with this watch, no matter what your occupation or hobbies are. 

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Citizen Promaster Diver BJ8050-08E 

Case Size: 48mm
Water Resistance: 200m ISO
Crystal: Mineral

The following model is one of the top watches from the brand for a good reason – the Citizen Promaster BJ8050-08E is guaranteed a 300m (1,000ft) water resistance, which is so advanced that it is even suitable for mixed gas diving.

The looks are also more of a tool watch rather than a casual timepiece for everyday wear, although that doesn’t mean it can not be used on everyday occasions. Hence don’t get distracted by the term professional or the looks either.

The watch has a large 48mm case. However, visually, it won’t look as large due to the relatively small dial. Then again, the thickness of 19mm is something you don’t often see. It makes it a bulky timepiece on the wrist and unsuitable for slender hands. 

The thickness has several disadvantages. For instance, you can’t wear it underneath the sleeve as it just won’t fit there. Also, the aesthetics of the watch is not suitable to be worn with smarter outfits.

So overall, the appearance divides people into two – one side loves the tool watch-like appeal, while the other finds it clunky.  

Another interesting difference compared to the typical watches is the location of the screw-down crown on the left-hand side. If you’re the person who prefers to wear wristwear on the right wrist or you’re just left-handed, that is your go-to watch.

Regardless of the dividing opinions on the appearance, the Citizen BJ8050-08E is one sturdy piece to wear on your wrist. Furthermore, it is convenient in terms of featuring solar power that eliminates the need for battery replacements.

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Pilot Watches

Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000-52E

Case Size: 42mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Crystal: Mineral

Out of all the magnificent lines of watches, the Nighthawk collection is considered by many the best that Citizen has come out with. And when looking at the craftsmanship and reliability of our next entry, the Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000-52E, it’s no wonder.

The watch has a busy yet sophisticated black dial that consists of a comprehensive pilot’s inner rotating slide rule bezel operated by the secondary crown at 8 o’clock. The hands and markers come luminous for the sole purpose of providing visibility in dim lighting conditions. The tone of the lume is bluish, which is refreshing in comparison to the greenish lume found on many other luminous timepieces. 

And if you happen to end up in the water, the resistance of 20 ATM protects the vital parts of the timepiece while swimming and snorkeling. 

The great news for travelers is the dual-time function in the center of the dial. Colored in distinctive red, it provides not only the convenience of reading it but also a bit of elegant refinement.
 

The watch runs on an accurate Japanese quartz movement that receives the power from light. When fully charged, the timepiece runs for up to half a year without any light applied to it.

When overall, the Nighthawk watch seems almost spotless, there’s one thing to watch out for – the crystal.

First off, it’s mineral, not sapphire. It means the crystal isn’t scratch-resistant. Secondly, what causes the problem is that the rim surrounding the crystal is not raised. As a result, the glass receives scratches more easily than with a classic raised edge watch.

Despite the advantage, the Citizen Nighthawk is a classic from the brand – it is reliable, charges from any light, and offers utmost functionality.

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Citizen Promaster Navyhawk A-T Watch

Case Size: 48mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Crystal: Mineral

The Citizen Navyhawk JY8035-04E is an iconic Citizen watch and one of the most popular pilots watches among aficionados. It is notable for the atomic timekeeping function that guarantees accurate time wherever you’re located.

The feature adjusts the time on several occasions during the night, using radio wave signals from the towers in Europe, North America, Japan, and China. You can be sure that no manual time adjustments are ever required. 

The technology is coupled with an accurate solar quartz movement, resulting in a combination that is hard to beat in terms of handiness.

When looking at the dial, we notice a face full of numbers and indices that primarily belong to the slide rule bezel on the outer ring. The rest is occupied by a chronograph measuring from 1/100th second to 24 hours, digital time and city display, and a power reserve indicator. 

To be honest, the dial is maybe too crowded with all the small markings and numbers that hinder the convenience of checking the time. Fortunately, though, the hands come in distinctive orange and help out a bit.

In terms of materials, the large 48mm timepiece comes with a stainless steel case with black ion plating, a deep embossed black polyurethane strap, and mineral glass. The inclusion of mineral is a slight letdown as we would’ve expected a $500 timepiece to sport a sapphire crystal instead. 

All in all, this oversized watch is for venturous men who are not afraid to express themselves.

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Citizen World Chronograph A-T “Blue Angels”

Case Size: 43mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Crystal: Sapphire

Citizen’s “Blue Angels” watches are dedicated to the Navy’s elite flight demonstration squadron renowned for precision and grace. And the Citizen AT8020-03L we have up next represents precisely these values. 

The watch is accurate to atomic precision in 26 time zones and receives time adjustments several times during the night. On top of that, it is powered by light, ensuring you don’t ever have to worry about battery replacements.

In terms of appearance, the AT8020-03L offers plenty of grace. Its dominating blue tone is something that won’t go unnoticed. What makes the appearance especially eye-catching is the addition of yellow color, harmonizing brilliantly with the blue.

This beauty features numerous practical functions. For instance, it has a comprehensive slide rule bezel, a precise 1/20-second chronograph, a perpetual calendar, and a dual time feature. All these functions make the dial busy, so make sure not to get lost when glancing at the watch.  

Unlike most Citizen watches, the “Blue Angels” watch sports a sapphire crystal instead of mineral glass. It is a significant upgrade since sapphire is almost impossible to scratch. Moreover, the crystal has an anti-reflective coating that enhances the legibility by reflecting light rays. 

When it comes to the leather strap this watch has, it is quite unique because of its external blue color and yellow inner color. The leather is pretty stiff initially. However, it loosens after some time and becomes more comfortable.

If you plan to go swim or snorkel with this Citizen watch, you can do it as it is guaranteed with a 200m water resistance rating. However, get yourself another pair of straps as the original one is not waterproof.

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Citizen Navyhawk A-T JY8030-83E

Case Size: 46mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Crystal: Mineral  

Another “Hawk” on this list is the Citizen Navyhawk JY8030-83E with a very busy dial yet again. This model is, unlike others, gray-scaled. Although this particular design sacrifices some of its legibility, the watch is an absolute stunner in terms of style.

Featuring Eco-Drive technology and atomic clock synchronization for superior accuracy, you’re assured that it won’t need any regular servicing as other types would. The power reserve of the secondary cell stretches up to six months when fully charged, whereas the time adjustments are made several times during the night. 

The Citizen JY8030-83E is an oversized watch stretching 46mm in case size. The stainless steel case is paired with a mesh bracelet that adds to the perceptible size.

Since the watch is oversized, it also ensures there’s plenty of space on the dial to fit numerous features. As such, you’ll find a pilot’s slide rule bezel with hundreds of indices and numbers, a 1/100-second chronograph, alarm and timer functions, and dual time zone, among others. 

Therefore, this Citizen watch is packed with various features. Whether you’re going to need all of them or not depends on your lifestyle and hobbies. But considering the way they are represented on the dial, the watch is a posh wearable for regular wearers as well. 

When talking about some of the drawbacks, the most significant is the poor legibility of digital displays. Not only are they relatively small for a convenient capture, but they are also pretty dim. Another negative some have brought out is the butterfly clasp that presses against the skin due to its unusual shape.  

Other than that, the JY8030-83E is still among the most loved Citizen watches due to its design, functionality, and convenience.

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Chronograph Watches

Citizen Brycen Chronograph CA0648-09L

Case Size: 44mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Crystal: Mineral

Besides dive and pilot watches, Citizen is also world-famous for its affordable chronograph watches.

One of the timepieces that have been the fans’ favorite is the Citizen Brycen CA0648-09L. The reasons are not far to seek – the watch combines Eco-Drive solar power with versatile aesthetics that make it a spot-on everyday-carry timepiece. 

The Brycen watch catches the eye with its denim blue dial and contrasting orange accents. And when topping it with a brown leather strap, the watch couldn’t get even more casual than it is in a good sense. 

However, aesthetics contributes only one part to success. The other part belongs to the chronograph function that is powered by a highly convenient and accurate solar quartz caliber. 

The chronograph measures in the range of 1/5-second to 60 minutes, with the stopwatch’s seconds running on the primary counter. The function is coupled with a fixed tachymeter bezel that allows the wearer to calculate speed and distance. You’ll also find a 24-hour time format and a date window. 

As already said, the strap is leather. Overall, it is a good quality strap. However, like with many similarly priced leather straps, it is pretty stiff in the beginning and takes some time to loosen. It’s a problem that solves by itself. 

Another thing you should be aware of is that the strap is relatively short for large-sized wrists. If your wrist’s circumference exceeds 8 inches, the strap might not have enough holes to fasten the watch. Therefore, men with large wrists should consider replacing it or check the following Citizen chronograph watches with longer straps.

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Citizen Promaster SST

Case Size: 46mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Crystal: Sapphire

The Citizen Promaster SST JW0139-05L is a watch for racing enthusiasts, comprising stunning functions, sapphire crystal, and sleek racing car aesthetics. 

The analog-digital dial is made up of subdials presenting the magnificent 1/1000-second chronograph. With this feature, one can record up to 20 lap times – all stored in a memory and reachable through the digital display at the right-bottom of the dial.

The watch is also a spot-on travel piece when the World Time feature allows switching between 43 cities in 31 timezones.

However, the Promaster SST is more than just a tool and travel watch. With the combination of navy blue and orange colors, the watch also makes it an eye-catching wearable for everyday occasions, whether it be work or a night out. The alarm function, in particular, is a neat addition to day-to-day activities. 

One doesn’t have to worry about the battery life either, as it is equipped with a solar-powered quartz movement that takes no more than 35 hours of direct light to be fully charged for up to half a year.

All these features are packed in an oversized 46mm stainless steel case with a very unusual design. Altogether, it has four crowns/pushers that each have their own styling, shifting away from the design of mainstream chronographs.

The only downside to this excellent Citizen chronograph is that it costs north of $500. However, with the materials the watch has been built and the features it employs, the price seems to justify itself.

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Citizen Brycen Super Titanium BL5558-58L

Case Size: 43mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Crystal: Mineral

Being one of the pioneers of titanium watches, even producing the first-ever fully titanium timepiece in 1970, it’s no wonder they’ve continued the legacy by developing a unique Super Titanium. It’s a material that has gone through a surface hardening process, becoming “five times more scratch-resistant than stainless steel and 40% lighter.”

The Citizen Super Titanium BL5558-58L comes in a titanium case and, as noted, is highly resistant to scratches as well as is lightweight. In fact, the weight is at 110g (3.7 ounces), which is very unusual for an all-metal watch. 

The watch strikes with other things as well. For instance, it comes with a perpetual calendar that is set to show the date for up to the year 2100, taking into account the days in months and even leap years.

Also, you’ll have the opportunity to time events with a precise 1/20-second stopwatch, set the alarm, and make use of the 24-hour time format. 

The Citizen BL5558-58L is a highly legible watch due to the light-toned hands and markers in front of the dark background. The date window, quite surprisingly, is also of decent legibility compared to many other Citizen watches. 

However, in the dark, the watch is not as competent as one would’ve hoped. Although it comes with luminosity in the watch hands and hour markers, the glow isn’t very strong.

Also, we would have hoped to see a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal instead of mineral glass.

Other than that, this Citizen Brycen is a very sturdy and practical timepiece to own. Moreover, the watch comes in titanium, which is not the cheapest material around. In fact, this timepiece is one of the cheapest titanium watches in the whole market, costing only about a couple of hundred dollars.

Therefore, you’ll get plenty for the money spent.

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Citizen Tsuno Chronograph Watch

Case Size: 45mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Crystal: Sapphire

Celebrating the 30th birthday of Promaster watches, Citizen has launched quite extraordinarily redesigned timepieces. One that especially catches the eye is the Citizen Tsuno Chronograph AV0071-03A, a homage to a retro 1973 Citizen Bullhead.

With the pushers lying on the top of the case, the Tsuno Chronograph looks almost like a hybrid of a watch and a stopwatch. It functions like one as well, with a handy 1/5-second flyback chronograph set on two subdials and measuring for up to 12 hours.

The so-called Panda design watch also has a prominent power reserve indicator on the left-hand-sided window, enabling the wearer to keep a close eye on the level of charge.

The unusual placement of features takes one step further with the date window’s location between one and two o’clock instead of the standard three or four position that is now occupied by the alarm feature.

The overall build quality is also noteworthy. The Tsuno runs on solar power, is protected against hits and knocks with a sapphire crystal, and is water-resistant to 200m. 

So, it seems the watch has everything one could wish of a durable chronograph watch. The only thing, though, that many can’t get to terms with is the unusual appearance. Therefore, there’s no middle ground for the Tsuno Chronograph – you either adore it or despise it.

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Citizen PCAT CB5908-57E

Case Size: 42mm
Water Resistance: 200m
Crystal: Sapphire

The Citizen PCAT CB5908-57E can freely compete with much pricier premium-class watches. It has several features and high-quality materials that are not available at the given price range the watch is currently sold.

First of all, the PCAT has a very durable construction. The case and bracelet are made of titanium, ensuring enhanced scratch resistance compared to stainless steel. The bracelet, in particular, is probably the best you can get at this price range. It looks premium and doesn’t make any rattling noise when moving the wrist. 

Another premium-class substance is sapphire crystal – the best you can have on a contemporary timepiece. It looks luxurious and is almost impossible to scratch. Moreover, it has been coated with an anti-reflective layer. 

When looking at the features the Citizen PCAT watch employs, there’s also nothing to complain about. 

Like many Citizen watches, it is powered by light and receives time adjustments through radio waves. In addition, it features a chronograph (1-second precision), alarm, World Time in 43 cities, 24-hour time, and a power reserve indicator.

The only drawback with this watch is getting to know and use all these features. It is not a digital watch but an analog, which means you have to press several buttons simultaneously to reach some of the functions. Fortunately, there’s an instruction manual that helps you with that, which you can see and download here.

All things considered, this Citizen PCAT is at the very top of many people’s lists – it not only has a vast array of handy features and horological innovations, but it is also highly durable and convenient.

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Dress Watches

Citizen Corso BU2070-04A

Case Size: 44mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Crystal: Sapphire

Moving to more modest Citizen timepieces, this Citizen Corso BU2070-04A combines functional simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance. Because of the diverse look, it goes well with various styles and occasions, whether it be an important business meeting or a laidback Sunday stroll in the park.

Under the highly appreciated sapphire crystal lies a silver-toned dial that features sophisticated day and date subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock. The third window you’ll find from the bottom shows 12/24-hour time.

The case comes in a 44mm stainless steel case, while the brown leather strap gives the wristwatch a very professional look. Like with many leather straps, this one is also quite stiff in the beginning but will eventually become softer gradually.

The Citizen Corso also features luminous hands and proprietary Eco-Drive solar-powered technology, complementing the already versatile nature.

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Citizen Dress Classic BM7251-53L

Case Size: 40mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Crystal: Sapphire

One of the genuine dress pieces that you can pursue from Citizen is the Corso Classic BM7251-53L. A classic metal watch with silver and blue tones can’t get any more “dressier.” 

But what makes this watch stand out is the price at which this quality piece is sold. For a little over 200 bucks, you get an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, the most durable watch crystal, and a solar-powered movement that is accurate and convenient.

What’s also superb about this Corso watch is its 5-link bracelet. The links are polished, with the three center links highly polished. The finishing is perfect, and the overall impression is luxurious. 

When it comes to appearance, the dial combines a blue tone and a black circle surrounding it. The hands and hour indices come in a light tone, ensuring clear visibility and instant time capture. The dial also has a date window but, yet again, it is maybe too small. 

All in all, this 40mm Citizen Corso is a high-quality dress watch that can be worn with casual outfits as well. The great thing is that it won’t cost you an arm and a leg, considering the build and materials it consists of.

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Citizen Calendrier BU2020-02A

Case Size: 44mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Crystal: Mineral

The Citizen Calendrier BU2020-02A is a top-rated Citizen watch due to its luxurious design that sees a sophisticated layered dial combined wonderfully with blue and silver colors. 

Perfect to be worn with a suit and tie, this subtle watch features classy day and date windows. They are not like the typical day-date windows when all the days and weekdays are fully present in two circles. The third round window you’ll find from the dial belongs to 24-hour time.

Another feature of this Calendrier watch is the World Time. Set on the outer ring, you can switch between 24 major cities in the world by using the additional crown and bezel. However, it’s not a classic World Time watch as you have to turn the bezel to the desired city every time you wish to know the second time.  

What adds subtleness to this watch is the electric-blue tone of the hands. It harmonizes perfectly with the blue leather strap. The hour and minute hand also contain some luminosity, but, unfortunately, not enough to provide a strong and long-lasting glow.

The 100m (330ft) water-resistant 44mm timepiece receives energy from any sort of light and notifies if the storage is low through a power reserve indicator.

All in all, the Citizen Calendrier with a price tag of around $300 is an excellent bang for the buck, considering the luxurious looks and a highly practical day-date feature.

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Field Watches

Citizen Chandler BM8180-03E

Case Size: 37mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Crystal: Mineral    

Military-inspired watches have always fascinated men around the world. The ruggedness, masculinity, and durability that a field watch possesses are vividly displayed in this Citizen Eco-Drive Chandler piece.

The watch is the most popular Citizen field watch of the recent decade, and it is pretty apparent why that is so.  

Given that a genuine field watch needs to be legible, you’ll find contrasting white hands on the dark background. It ensures excellent readability and an effortless glance at the time. In addition, the second hand has been painted red, offering an instant update of seconds without wasting time searching for the hand. 

What’s also awesome is that Citizen has eliminated one of its major problems found basically in every timepiece – the day-date window is easy to read with bold numbers and letters. So, if this feature is important to you, this Chandler watch is one of the best of the brand. 

The strap is waterproof nylon and comes in an olive green tone, complementing the overall militaristic appearance. It is 18mm wide, which goes well with the 37mm size of the stainless steel case. You can also go swimming or showering with the timepiece on the wrist as it comes 10 ATM water-resistant. 

This watch wouldn’t be nearly as good without the Eco-Drive technology that eliminates the annoying battery replacement. The secondary cell holds a charge for up to six months and can last up to 10-15 years without any concerns.

The only problem for some is the size of the watch. It measures only 37mm in diameter, which may be somewhat small for average wrists. Those who find it small should check out our next entry.

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Citizen Chandler Field Watch AT0200-05E

Case Size: 39mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Crystal: Mineral  

The Citizen Chandler AT0200-05E is also a competent field watch, but compared to the previous watch we covered, it is a bit larger with its 39mm diameter.

Another difference is the addition of a chronograph. It measures in 1-second increments for up to 60 minutes and can be accessed through the push-buttons on either side of the crown.  

Like appropriate for a field watch, the Chandler AT0200-05E sports a 24-hour time format displayed on the right-hand-sided subdial.

The watch has luminous hands and hour dots that glow in the dark. The glow is decent and lasts for several hours. You’ll also get a 100m water resistance, enabling you to wear the watch for swimming and snorkeling.

The only letdown is, again, surprise-surprise, the date window. It is just too small for convenient reading. 

This Chandler field watch is also available in blue. The Citizen AT0200-21L has the exact dimensions and features, but it has a slightly different branding besides the blue tone. 

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Reasons to Buy Citizen Watches

Now that the top-performing Citizen timepieces are covered, picking out the most suitable model for you should be a whole lot easier. 

However, if you are still in doubt and unsure whether to buy a Citizen watch or not, check out the following factors that only a few in the industry offers.

Eco-Drive Technology

One of the primary reasons to buy a Citizen watch is the possibility to enjoy the outstanding merits of Eco-Drive solar technology. Citizen came out with its first solar watch in 1995 and has been the leading force in this field ever since.

A Citizen watch featuring Eco-Drive technology powers itself from any light, never requires battery replacements, and is capable of holding a half-a-year power reserve without any additional light source applied to it. It means that when the watch is fully charged, you can leave it in your drawer for up to six months and still find it ticking.

Almost the entire Citizen line-up is made up of solar watches, with only a handful of automatic and quartz watches providing some variety.

Plenty of Features

Another reason supporting you to go for Citizen watches is the abundance of various features. For example, you’ll find atomic timekeeping watches that use radio signals for time adjustments or satellite-enabled timepieces that correct the time via satellite reception. Only a handful of watchmakers offer such unique features.

There are also dive watches with bright luminosity and ISO certification for professional diving, as well as aviation watches that come with a slide rule bezel and a split-second stopwatch feature.

Some Citizen watches even have fully functioning altimeter and compass features you can use out in the wild.

High-Quality Standards

For ensuring the well-being and functionality of all the features and technologies we just described, Citizen has made sure the watches are made from durable materials and the quality control is of high class. 

The Japanese manufacturer employs several highly appreciated components, such as sapphire crystals and high-grade stainless steel, which help prolong the lifetime of watches. Moreover, many Citizen watches are made from titanium, making the timepieces five times harder and much lighter to wear. 

In addition, regardless of the type, basically every Citizen watch is suitable for swimming. The vast majority of timepieces sport at least 100m of water resistance. It’s something that other brands rarely offer throughout their collections.

5-Year Warranty

Last but not least, let’s not forget the unbelievable 5-year warranty period available for purchases in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Caribbean, and Mexico. 

If a manufacturer offers such an extended warranty that basically doubles the market average, they are sure of the durability and longevity of the watches they produce. Therefore, Citizen watches are some of the most durable and reliable timepieces you can get.

FAQ – Citizen Watches

If you are still unsure whether to go for Citizen watches and you still have some questions, feel free to refer to the following FAQ section.

Final Take

The best Citizen watches are not the best only among the brand’s lineup but conquer the lists in the whole market. What makes Citizen watches so reliable is the expertise and know-how that has been put into making these masterpieces for more than a hundred years.

Whether it be a classic Citizen Corso or a Skyhawk piece, a buyer can rest assured that any of the Citizen watches he chooses will live up to the expectations.  

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