Our pick
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Citizen Tsuyosa 37
Automatic · 37 mm · 50 m · ref. NJ0200-50L
Citizen’s integrated-bracelet automatic, in 37 mm, with a sapphire crystal.
- Sapphire crystal
- Well-designed integrated bracelet, 37 mm size
- No hacking seconds
Brand file
Citizen
The Japanese giant of solar watches, which also makes its own automatic movements.
ChronoVerdictRecommended2027
Case closed
The verdict
Who it is for
Anyone who wants a maintenance-free watch, or a well-equipped automatic.
Who it is not for
Anyone looking for a prestige brand.
The real flaw
A huge, uneven catalogue where you have to pick the right model.
Investigation
The evidence
The Citizen name first appeared on a watch in 1924 and the company was established in Tokyo in 1930. The group also owns the movement maker Miyota.
Its speciality is called Eco-Drive: a quartz movement powered by natural or artificial light, which does away with battery changes.
Citizen also makes automatics. The Tsuyosa, with its integrated bracelet and sapphire crystal, is its recent hit under €300.
- Origin
- Japan, company established in 1930
- Technology
- Eco-Drive, powered by light
- Movements
- In-house, including Miyota
- Flagship automatic
- Tsuyosa
- Sold at
- Tempus
Selection
The models worth buying
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Citizen Eco-Drive BM7620
Eco-Drive solar · 38 mm · ref. BM7620-83Y
A sober three-hander that recharges from light, with no battery to change.
- Recharges from natural or artificial light
- Slim 10 mm case
- Less character than an automatic
Comparison
The models side by side
| Model | Movement | Diameter | Crystal | Water resistance | Best price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuyosa 37 | Citizen 8210 automatic | 37 mm | Sapphire | 50 m | €299 |
| Eco-Drive BM7620 | Eco-Drive E111, light-powered | 38 mm | – | – | €189 |
Catalogue
72 Citizen references
Every Citizen in stock at Tempus, with today’s price.
Questions
Questions about Citizen
What is Eco-Drive technology?
A quartz movement powered by light. A cell under the dial recharges the watch, with no battery to replace.
Does Citizen make its own movements?
Yes. The group produces its own calibres and owns the maker Miyota.
Citizen or Seiko: which should you choose?
Citizen for solar and for the Tsuyosa’s sapphire crystal; Seiko for its entry-level automatics. Both make their own movements.
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