History

The company was founded in 1918, and the name 'Citizen' was chosen so that it would be "Close to the hearts of people everywhere." It was then adopted as the company's formal name - Citizen Watch Company.

During the last 85 years, Citizen has expanded is business throughout the world and has achieved recognition as a global brand. The past 25 years has coincided with the company's dramatic rise to its current position as the world's largest watchmaker, a distinction Citizen has held ever since.

More recently, Citizen has staked out a new position as the leader in Ecologically Friendly timekeeping with its Eco-Drive collection of light powered watches. With models ranging from dress to sport to professional dive watches, Citizen Eco-Drive runs continuously in any kind of natural or artificial light for a lifetime of use. Fuelled by light, it never needs a battery and has a five year guarantee.