So here we are in July 2021 and I have the ‘The Citizen’ on the wrist, and before going into the details, let me clearly say that I’m not disappointed. From the first press pictures, the watch already made a strong impression, not even mentioning the fact that there is an undeniable ‘luxury sports watch’ feel to this new model something that I really like. The Citizen Caliber 0200 was one of the watches that really caught my attention and I was very curious to get some hands-on time with it. Having said that, I can tell you that my level of expectations was high. And then there’s the Caliber 0200, a brand new, far more superior engine (compared to the usual 82xx calibres), that has been created in collaboration with renowned Swiss movement maker La Joux-Perret, which is owned by the Japanese group. And to achieve that, the brand brings everything to the table, including reviving the ‘The Citizen’ collection. But with this new ‘The Citizen’ the brand is moving in a different direction, in a market and price segment dominated by Swiss powerhouses. The brand is, after all, one of the largest watches producers in the world, with several million watches produced a year. There is no doubt about Citizen’s capacity to create a mechanical movement. The Citizen ‘The Citizen Caliber 0200’ was presented in March this year and immediately drew a lot of attention, but also raised some questions. The introduction itself created quite a bit of discussions, but now that I have the watch with me, it is time to talk about how it is on the wrist! And to do so, the brand has put everything it has at its disposal, internally and throughout its portfolio of subsidiaries, to create ‘The Citizen’ Caliber 0200.
And this year, the Japanese manufacturer enters yet again a different segment of the market, that of the luxury mechanical watch. In this field, Citizen even upped their own already impressive game by presenting the Eco-Drive Caliber 0100, which is the most precise wristwatch on the market. The brand is also known for its research on accuracy, especially with the Eco-Drive technology.
There is however a side that Citizen doesn’t show too often, but with some recently introduced models, the Japanese brand shows it has far more up its sleeve! Citizen is responsible for many innovations, for instance, they were the first brand to use titanium to make (commercially available) wristwatches. When you think about Citizen, you’ll probably think of a well-built and affordable watch.
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