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| From left to right: Citizen CB1160-55L, CB1160-55E, CB1160-55A, and CB1160-55W. |
If you’ve ever felt that high-tech radio-controlled watches have to be bulky tool watches, Citizen’s latest release is here to change your mind. Striking a perfect balance between advanced functionality and everyday wearability, this new collection is a quiet revolution in utility-first design, packaged in a refreshingly compact mid-size form factor.
Eco-Drive H149: The Brain and Brawn
The true star here is the workhorse within: the H149 Eco-Drive movement. This solar-powered engine eliminates battery replacements for good, drawing power from any light source. But it’s the brainy features that impress. It’s equipped with a “perpetual calendar” that automatically adjusts for month lengths and leap years until the year 2100. More notably, its “direct flight” world time function is a traveler’s dream. With a simple rotation of the crown, you can seamlessly switch between 26 world time zones—no clumsy button-pushing required. It’s technology that serves you, not the other way around.
*The clean, legible dial and slim profile are evident in this first look. (Image via @plus9time/Instagram)*
Built for the Real World: Super Titanium and Slim Comfort
Citizen didn’t just innovate on the inside. The case and bracelet are crafted from the brand’s proprietary Super Titanium, treated with a Duratect surface-hardening technology. The result? A material that is five times harder and 40% lighter than stainless steel. For daily wear, this translates to exceptional scratch resistance, a featherlight feel on the wrist, and hypoallergenic properties. Despite its robust build, the watch boasts a remarkably slim 9.3 mm profile, ensuring it slides effortlessly under a shirt cuff. Protecting the dial is a sapphire crystal, renowned for its near-impenetrable clarity and resistance to scratches.
A Color for Every Wrist
This isn’t a one-look-fits-all launch. The collection debuts with four distinct colorways designed to cater to both professional and casual environments:
- CB1160-55A: Offers a classic, panda-adjacent aesthetic with a clean white dial and elegant golden indices.
- CB1160-55E (Black): A versatile, stealthy option with a deep sunray-finished black dial.
- CB1160-55L (Blue): A contemporary and professional choice, featuring a rich blue sunray dial.
- CB1160-55W (Green): The standout option, with a vibrant sunray green dial for a modern, sporty look.
Each variant maintains the collection’s core ethos: high functionality in a refined, wearable package.
Availability and Pricing
Pricing and exact global availability are expected to be announced shortly. For those keen to explore similar durable Citizen offerings available now, models like the Citizen Promaster Diver BN0150-28E can be found on retailers like Amazon.
This article is based on information and imagery from authoritative watch sources including @plus9time on Instagram and listings on Rakuten Japan.
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| (Image source: @plus9time on Instagram) |
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| (Image source: @plus9time on Instagram) |