Citizen is a brand originating from Japan and was founded in 1930. Its predecessor was "Japan Photodynamic Energy Co., Ltd.". In the subsequent development, the company gradually expanded its business to the fields of energy, environmental protection and high-end technology. In 1956, the company officially changed its name to "Citizen".
Citizen watches are one of the brand’s important products, and their history can be traced back to 1985. At that time, Citizen launched its first light-driven watch. This watch uses a technology called "photo kinetic energy" that can power the watch by absorbing any visible light source, without the need to replace the battery or manually wind it. This innovation has made Citizen a leader in the watch industry while also contributing to environmental protection.
In the following decades, Citizen continued to develop and innovate, launching many landmark products and series. For example, the Eco-Drive One series launched in 1995 is one of the world's thinnest solar watches; the Eco-Drive SATELLITE WAVE series launched in 2005 is the world's first light-powered watch equipped with satellite time synchronization; in 2017 The launched Eco-Drive One PHOTON is the world’s thinnest radioactive light kinetic energy watch.
In addition to technological and product innovation, Citizen has also remained unchanged in its brand philosophy and mission. With the mission of "providing high-end products and high-level services to the people of the world", the brand hopes to provide consumers with high-quality, environmentally friendly and durable products through innovative technology and exquisite craftsmanship, while promoting sustainable development and environmental protection.
In short, the history of the Citizen watch brand is a process full of innovation and change. From the initial light kinetic energy technology to various high-end technologies now, Citizen has been promoting the development of the watch industry, and is also committed to achieving the brand's social responsibility and sustainable development.