The Citizen Watch company was founded in 1918 in Tokyo, Japan under the name Shokosha Watch Research Institute.
In 1930, the company was renamed Citizen Watch Company and has operated under this name ever since. Citizen Watch Company is one of the world’s largest manufacturer of watches.
Citizen have been the official time keeper of the U.S. Open tournament since 1993.
Citizen Watches are known for implementing breakthrough technology in their product lines
The Eco-Drive line was introduced in the United States in 1995 and has been popular ever since. This line features watches that use light as a power source.
Another featured line is the Skyhawk A-T line. The watches in this line can be synchronized with atomic clocks all over the world.
Citizen Watches consistently push the technological envelope and remain on the cutting edge of innovation.