Citizen Eco-Drive

The idea behind Citizen Eco-Drive

The sun and light have impressive powers, and it is precisely these sources of energy that the manufacturer wants to harness with the watches in the Eco-Drive range. The development of the aforementioned technology already took place around 40 years ago and over the course of time, it has proven its worth. The timepieces have energy cells that can be recharged. Once they have reached full charge, the watches have an average runtime of around six months - even in the dark.

The timepieces are not only powered by sunlight, also artificial light suffices as an energy source. As soon as the charge of the energy cells decreases, the Eco-Drive timepieces can switch to energy-saving mode. For the wearers, the advantage is, among other things, that the worry about an empty battery is completely eliminated.

A watch for men and women that always works

During the development of the timepieces, it was important for the company to be able to use a technology that does not stop. Customers should be able to read the time at any moment and anywhere in the world. The first Citizen Eco-Drive was introduced to the market in 1976 and the core technology has lasted until today. The light sources are still the basis for the running of time on the watches.

But of course, the eco-drive technology was further improved and adapted in the years following the initial release. After all, solar cells were much larger at the time than they are today. In 1986, the company introduced a model in which the battery could run for 200 hours on a full charge. Since 1995, the watches have been able to display the time for up to six months without having to be recharged with light energy.

The Citizen Eco-Drive: a case made of many materials

Citizen Eco-Drive watches are available in a large selection. Whether a chronograph or a radio-controlled watch – the solar watches, which are equipped with sustainable technology, are available in various models. The technology hidden in the case of the ladies' or men's watch is not visible at first glance. When it comes to the stability and also the design of a chronometer, the case plays a big role. It is important to the company that customers have a comprehensive choice here. Gold, stainless steel and titanium are provided. While the precious metal is considered rather soft and is therefore mainly used for timepieces that serve as jewellery and accessories, steel can also become a companion on an adventure. Sapphire glass or mineral glass supports the robustness of these timepieces.

Dials in numerous designs

Many customers also have preferences when it comes to the design of the dials. With the Citizen Eco-Drive, no one has to worry about not finding what they are looking for. The dials, protected by robust glass, are available in numerous colours. White, black, gold or blue are just a few of the classics. The hands also have a different look. Depending on the chronometer, the hands are either very narrow or wider. They are available with or without luminous details.

The hours are shown with or without numbers. If you are looking for a detailed chronograph that shows more than just the time, you will also find what you are looking for in the Eco-Drive versions.

A bracelet for the perfect look

For both a ladies' watch and a men's watch, the bracelet is an important factor in the overall effect. Watches are much more than just timepieces. They also serve as fashion accessories. If you are looking for an Eco-Drive, you not only attach great importance to the technology it contains, but also to the design of the watch. 

When it comes to the strap, the manufacturer's collections leave nothing to be desired. A very classic solution is the use of metal and titanium. Steel in silver or with a gold plating is a model that always looks classy and goes with any outfit. Silicone and nylon are very popular choices, especially for sporty timepieces. Both materials are robust and can also handle moisture, which makes the cleaning much easier. 

Leather straps have a rather timeless design. Citizen offers variants made of leather imitations as well as genuine leather for the Eco-Drive models. Colour variants in black, blue and brown are available. You can also choose smooth leather or leather with a discreet pattern. The wristbands can be replaced and interchanged easily.

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Forget battery replacement: The patented technology of the Eco-Drive watch is unique and convinces all along the line! The timepieces have a dark power reserve of up to 150 days. This is mainly due to the fact that the function of the hands switches off after 24 hours in darkness and only starts up again as soon as light shines on the chronometer. However, timekeeping continues internally in the dark, so that the hands automatically move to the current time when there is light. This means that these chronometers will run for months, even in the dark! And best of all, there is no hazardous waste from empty batteries.

Do you need more information about automatic watches, quartz and radio-controlled watches, price or shipping? In addition to the Eco-Drive series, we also carry the models from the Promaster collection in our shop. Discover the diverse range of Citizen watches and choose the model that best suits your wishes and requirements. Whether you are looking for ladies' or men's watches, you are guaranteed to find the right piece. We will be happy to help you with this too. Get in touch with us!