Pre-owned Citizen watches

Citizen, founded in 1918 in Tokyo, embodies one of the greatest success stories of modern Japanese watchmaking. Initially known as the Shokosha Watch Research Institute, the brand officially adopted the name "Citizen" in 1930, symbolizing its ambition to provide high-quality timepieces accessible to everyone. From its early days, Citizen established itself as an innovative company, creating reliable and precise watches tailored for everyday use.

In the 1960s, Citizen revolutionized the industry by introducing its first quartz watches. Then, in 1976, it unveiled the groundbreaking Eco-Drive technology—a movement powered by both natural and artificial light, eliminating the need for batteries. Eco-Drive became the brand's hallmark, underscoring its ecological commitment. Simultaneously, Citizen continued to innovate with Radio-Controlled synchronization and later with its Satellite Wave models, which receive precise time signals directly from GPS satellites, ensuring unmatched accuracy worldwide.

Citizen also made its mark through iconic technical watches. The Citizen Aqualand, introduced in 1985 as the first dive watch featuring an electronic depth gauge, and the Promaster, launched in 1989, catered specifically to extreme environments—sea, sky, and mountains—earning acclaim among professionals and adventurers. The Promaster Skyhawk A-T, equipped with Eco-Drive and radio-controlled synchronization, exemplifies this fusion of technology and robustness.

In the luxury segment, Citizen launched The Citizen collection, known for exceptional artisanal craftsmanship. A prime example is the Caliber 0100 (2019), regarded as one of the most precise quartz movements ever created, accurate to ±1 second per year. This upscale positioning was further strengthened by strategic international growth: Citizen acquired Bulova in 2008 and Frédérique Constant in 2012, enhancing its prominence in affordable luxury and Swiss watchmaking.

On the pre-owned market, Citizen watches attract buyers due to their reliability, autonomy, and technical aesthetics. From the Promaster and Skyhawk series to advanced Eco-Drive models, these timepieces appeal equally to adventure-seekers and precision enthusiasts.

At Mostra Store, every pre-owned Citizen watch is carefully selected for its technical value and design. Whether professional-grade models or watches featuring groundbreaking complications, Citizen remains an essential choice for reliable, accessible, and forward-looking horology.