It’s finally starting to look like spring outside, and it’s time (pun intended) to break out fun-coloured clothing and accessories once again. Fortunately, Citizen has the wristwear area at least covered with an array of fresh and seasonally-appropriate choices, all of which utilize the company’s proprietary Eco-Drive technology converting indoor or outdoor light into power so batteries are never needed. Read on for Vicarious’ top five picks of 2023.
Mae (EM1052-51A)
The Mae is one of the newest additions to the Citizen ladies’ collection, possessing a design inspired by a vintage perfume bottle — the attention to detail is impressive down to the stopper-like 3 o’clock-position crown. The three-piece stainless steel case measures 33 millimetres and features a matching bracelet and beautiful mother-of-pearl dial underneath an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. An 8 o’clock diamond marker provides icing on the cake.
PROMASTER Dive “Ecozilla” (BJ8058-06L)
No one will miss you underwater while donning this 48-millimetre “Ecozilla” PROMASTER Dive watch. The egg yolk yellow polyurethane strap contrasts beautifully against the dark-blue three-hand dial with complementary yellow minute hand. Running the in-house B873 movement it’s water resistant up to 300 metres, and comes in a fitting scuba tank decorative box as a nod to 30-plus year heritage of the rugged model catering to adventure-junkies.
Star Wars x Citizen R2-D2 (CA4219-03W)
May the 4th Be With You! Get ready for Star Wars Day and throw on the special-edition R2-D2. Wears comfortably and durably thanks to the deep blue Cordura strap, the bright silver dial is highlighted by three sub-dials, shaped like different parts of the lovable droid, which includes a 1/5 second chronograph measuring up to 60 minutes, 12/24-hour time and date. The versatile 45-millimetre case and 22-millimetre lug-width fits a variety of wrist sizes.
Crystal (FE1146-71A)
A newcomer to the Citizen Crystal line, reference FE1146-71A turns spring into bling via 70 crystals dotted around the two-tone 30-millimetre stainless steel case and white dial. Adding sparkle to any ensemble the elegant timepiece also has a silver-and-gold two-tone stainless-steel bracelet that fastens using a fold-over clasp. Rated at 50-metres of water resistance this lovely offering can even stay on during laps at the pool.
Donald Duck (AW1790-05W)
Nothing says warm weather like Disneyland, and you can hit the park in style by picking up the 42-millimetre Citizen Donald Duck watch. Always getting into mischief, the trend continues here where Mickey Mouse’s bestie can be seen jumping above a shark fin cleverly representing 6 o’clock. The tonal navy dial and rotating bezel look great paired with the blue leather strap, and the lumed indices glow a cool green in the dark once charged up.