December 12, 2024
Holiday Gift Guide: Watches for the Tech Enthusiast in Your Life Featuring Citizen
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of Citizen’s very first watch. Over the past several years, Citizen has expanded its reach into the enthusiast watch market with a series of releases that deliver exceptional value in materials, technology, and aesthetics—while retaining broad mass-market appeal. A forward-thinking approach to innovation has always been a cornerstone of Citizen’s identity, making their watches ideal gifts for tech enthusiasts. You know the type—those who always have the latest and greatest gadgets. With groundbreaking advancements like Eco-Drive light-powered functionality, custom materials like Super Titanium™, and superior accuracy through Satellite Wave GPS and Atomic Timekeeping, Citizen offers something truly special for the gadget lover in your life.

Brycen Super Titanium™

For those who love laid-back tech with a touch of sophistication, the Citizen Brycen Super Titanium™ Watch is the ultimate gift. Part of the Weekender collection, this 41mm timepiece combines sporty styling with cutting-edge materials and features. Crafted from Citizen’s Super Titanium™, it’s both ultra-durable and lightweight, with a brushed finish that pairs perfectly with its bi-directional rotating bezel and rich leather strap. The sunray blue dial adds a modern flair, highlighted by highly legible markers and a bold yellow seconds hand for a pop of color. A convenient date window at 3 o’clock enhances its everyday practicality. Powered by Citizen’s revolutionary Eco-Drive technology, the Brycen runs on any light source—solar or otherwise—and never needs a battery, making it as sustainable as it is stylish. Whether they’re a fan of titanium gear or appreciate light-powered innovation, this watch is a versatile and thoughtful addition to their collection.

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Promaster Skyhawk A-T

For professionals who rely on precision, the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T offers technology, function and style in one package. This limited-edition timepiece celebrates 35 years of the Promaster professional line of watches with a bold 46mm gray IP stainless steel case accented by Sakura pink-tone details on the bezel, crown, and pushers, paired with an integrated black stainless steel bracelet. Designed for accuracy with a margin of error of just one second every 100,000 years, it features Atomic Timekeeping with synchronization across 43 world cities, a 1/100-second chronograph, perpetual calendar, GMT dual time, alarms, countdown timer, UTC display, and a digital backlight, all under a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Powered by Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology, it harnesses any light source, eliminating the need for a battery, and is water-resistant to 200 meters. Presented in an exclusive Sakura pink Promaster tackle box and limited to 5,600 pieces worldwide, this watch is a sophisticated and reliable tool for any precision-driven professional.

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Tsuki-yomi A-T

For someone who values both precision and impeccable style, the Citizen Tsuki-yomi A-T is an extraordinary gift. As the world’s first light-powered moonphase watch with Atomic Timekeeping, this 30th Anniversary model that celebrates Citizen’s pioneering work in the field of radio-controlled Atomic Timekeeping, merges cutting-edge innovation with breathtaking design. Its 43mm silver-tone Super Titanium™ case features sharp faceted edges for a bold, modern look, while the green dial with black accents and silver-tone details offers a perfect balance of elegance and functionality. A moonphase display at 6 o’clock adds a celestial touch, complemented by features like world time across 24 zones, a perpetual calendar, day-date functionality, and atomic time synchronization for unmatched accuracy. Powered by Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology, it runs on any light and never needs a battery. Water-resistant to 100 meters, this watch is the ultimate blend of advanced technology and sophisticated design.

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Attesa HAKUTO-R

For the gadget enthusiast who appreciates boundary-pushing tech, the Citizen Attesa HAKUTO-R with Satellite Wave GPS is an ideal timepiece. This limited-edition watch, from the brand’s Attesa collection, is the pinnacle of titanium-processing know-how and features innovative, world-first technologies. These watches were created in collaboration with Citizen’s corporate partner, ispace, inc., as part of their HAKUTO-R commercial lunar exploration program. Citizen will be providing Super Titanium™ as a component of the landing legs in the upcoming Mission 2, which is tentatively scheduled for launch in December 2024. The Attesa HAKUTO-R features a 44.6mm gray DLC-coated Super Titanium™ case with sharp facets, fine finishing, and a unique triple-link bracelet showcasing recrystallized titanium center links, a new material with unique crystal patterns on the surface that ensure that no two watches are the same. The dual-spherical sapphire crystal ensures exceptional clarity, highlighting the sleek black and silver-tone accents on the dial. Equipped with the most advanced Eco-Drive Satellite Wave GPS movement, this watch delivers the world’s fastest time-only signal reception in as little as 3 seconds. Additional features include world time across 27 cities (40 time zones), a chronograph, dual time zones, UTC display, a perpetual calendar, and power reserve and light level indicators. Sustainably powered by any light with Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology, it never needs a battery and is water-resistant to 100 meters. Limited to just 2,300 pieces worldwide, the Attesa is a truly unique gift that merges cutting-edge functionality with refined luxury.

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Satellite Wave X

For someone who values lightweight comfort and cutting-edge technology, the Citizen Satellite Wave is an exceptional gift. Celebrating 10 years since the launch of the F100 models, this watch combines futuristic design with the world’s fastest Satellite Wave GPS timekeeping, syncing in as little as 3 seconds. Crafted from Super Titanium™, the 45.4mm case and bracelet offer unparalleled durability and a featherlight feel. The integrated design also features sporty details like a conical crown, dual pushers, and a world time bezel framing a space-inspired dial with dimensional black and silver-tone accents. Packed with advanced functionality, it provides world time across 27 cities (40 time zones), a daylight savings time indicator, power and light level indicators, and day/date displays. Water-resistant to 100 meters, the Satellite Wave is the perfect blend of innovation and sleek design for anyone seeking high-tech precision in a lightweight, stylish package.

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Promaster Dive 37mm

For the tech-savvy, sporty woman who values style, functionality, and a pop of color—the Citizen Promaster Dive is the perfect gift. The 37mm case size debuted last year and was a welcome addition to the iconic Promaster Dive collection, and with even more colors and now with bracelet options as well, these classic divers are designed for comfort and durability, fitting wrists of all sizes. This watch includes a 37mm silver-tone stainless steel case and teal polyurethane strap and the sunray-textured blue dial features oversized hands, luminous markers, and a practical date window at 4 o’clock, ensuring readability even in low-light conditions. Powered by Citizen’s grab-and-go Eco-Drivetechnology, it never needs a battery and is water-resistant up to 200 meters, meeting ISO dive watch standards. Complete with a uni-directional bezel and packaged in a scuba tank-inspired box, this timepiece blends innovation and elegance seamlessly.

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Suratto

Elevate your gifting game with this stylish light-powered watch, an ideal blend of classic design cues and modern sustainability. Part of Citizen’s Classic collection, the Suratto features a sleek silver and gold-tone stainless steel 38.4mm case, complemented by a gray dial with a stunning metallic powder finish and gold-tone hands and markers. The grained gray leather strap with a buckle closure adds a touch of elegance, making it versatile enough for any occasion. Powered sustainably by light with Eco-Drive technology, it never requires a battery and offers water resistance up to 50 meters. Best of all, the case is a mere is 4.71 mm thick, creating an unparalleled degree comfort as it seamlessly slips beneath any cuff. A thoughtful and timeless gift for anyone who appreciates both style and innovation.

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December 12, 2024