Expansion of Eco-Drive and GPS Satellite Radio-Controlled Watches
First written in FY2016. 17 of 22 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The 4-model cross-brand KIZASHI Collection was launched in limited quantities on 2 January 2026 across 4 brands: EXCEED, ATTESA, xC and CITIZEN Collection.」
The company launched 4 models spanning 4 brands in limited quantities on 2 January 2026, with all models equipped with Eco-Drive and a multi-station radio-controlled function. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The company will continue to increase its use of sustainable materials, including recycled materials, with consideration for the global environment. It will also continue developing the sustainable watch brand CITIZEN L, which takes the environment and people into consideration, as a core global women’s brand.」
In addition to promoting Eco-Drive, the company set out a policy of expanding its use of recycled materials and developing CITIZEN L as a core global women’s brand. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand increased sales as core brands such as ATTESA and PROMASTER, along with high-priced brands such as The CITIZEN limited editions, remained resilient despite weaker consumer sentiment associated with rising prices, while inbound demand also recovered.」
Core and high-priced products such as ATTESA, PROMASTER and The CITIZEN limited editions remained resilient, and the recovery in inbound demand also contributed to higher sales in the domestic CITIZEN brand market. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand increased sales as it remained resilient, with core brands such as ATTESA and PROMASTER performing strongly despite weaker consumer sentiment associated with rising prices, and inbound demand also recovering.」
Core brands such as ATTESA and PROMASTER performed strongly, and the recovery in inbound demand also contributed to higher sales in the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand increased sales as personal consumption remained resilient, with core brands such as ATTESA and PROMASTER performing strongly despite weaker consumer sentiment associated with rising prices, and inbound demand gradually recovering.」
Core brands such as ATTESA and PROMASTER performed strongly, and the recovery in inbound demand also contributed to higher sales in the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In this era of ongoing environmental change and shifting values, the company newly developed the Eco-Drive movement Caliber E365, or Cal.E365, which continues running for 365 days after a single full charge, with the aim of providing more people with a more comfortable experience of time.」
The company newly developed Cal.E365, which operates for 365 days on a single full charge, and indicated plans to launch Eco-Drive 365 globally in fall/winter 2023. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand posted higher sales despite a growing inclination to economize amid rising prices. Premium brands such as The Citizen performed well, as did products including CITIZEN ATTESA Eco-Drive GPS satellite-synchronized watches and limited-edition models commemorating the brand's 35th anniversary.」
The product lineup, including ATTESA Eco-Drive GPS satellite-controlled watches and 35th-anniversary limited editions, performed steadily and contributed to higher sales in the domestic market. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand saw a growing preference for saving amid rising prices, but premium brands including The CITIZEN and limited-edition models commemorating the 35th anniversary of the CITIZEN ATTESA brand performed steadily, resulting in performance in line with the previous year.」
Premium brands such as The CITIZEN and limited-edition models commemorating the 35th anniversary of CITIZEN ATTESA performed steadily, resulting in domestic market performance in line with the previous year. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand gradually recovered as restrictions such as store closures were eased, despite weaker consumer sentiment associated with rising prices. Premium brands such as The CITIZEN and Eco-Drive One performed steadily, resulting in performance in line with the previous year.」
The domestic market gradually recovered as store restrictions were eased, while premium brands such as The CITIZEN and Eco-Drive One performed in line with the previous year. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand came under pressure from a steep decline in inbound demand and reduced consumer willingness to spend amid calls to refrain from travel, resulting in a sharp decline, although signs of improvement emerged at suburban stores and in e-commerce sales.」
Although suburban stores and e-commerce sales showed signs of improvement, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand declined sharply due to the steep drop in inbound demand and the impact of restrictions on travel. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the “CITIZEN” brand was severely affected by the sharp decline in inbound demand, temporary closures of physical stores and reduced operating hours. Although the Company sought to expand sales by strengthening e-commerce, sales declined significantly.」
The domestic market for the CITIZEN brand declined sharply due to a steep drop in inbound demand and store closures, creating headwinds for sales growth through the expansion of existing products and promotions. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The company announced 2 diver’s watch models equipped with the new Cal.F158 movement, featuring a solar-powered Eco-Drive GPS satellite-controlled function, on 4 February 2020.」
The company announced 2 GPS satellite-controlled diver’s watch models equipped with the new Cal.F158 movement. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand saw strong performance from high-priced products such as The CITIZEN and Eco-Drive One, while mid-priced products such as xC and PROMASTER also continued to increase sales. An event commemorating the launch of the Japan national rugby team model was effective, and there was also some rush demand ahead of the consumption tax increase, resulting in higher sales.」
Sales of high- and mid-priced products increased, and the event commemorating the launch of the Japan national rugby team model was effective, resulting in higher sales in the domestic market. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand saw strong performance from high-priced products such as The CITIZEN and Eco-Drive One. Mid-priced products such as xC and PROMASTER also increased sales, helped by touch-and-try events and in-store fairs, resulting in higher sales overall.」
In addition to high-priced products, mid-priced products such as xC and PROMASTER increased sales through touch-and-try events and in-store fairs, resulting in higher sales in the domestic market. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand continued to perform solidly for high-priced products such as THE CITIZEN. Among mid-priced products, 100th-anniversary limited editions also performed well, while core products such as xC, ATTESA and PROMASTER drove sales.」
High-priced products, 100th-anniversary limited editions and core products such as xC, ATTESA and PROMASTER drove domestic sales. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand remained firm for high-priced products such as CAMPANOLA and Eco-Drive One. An event commemorating the company’s 100th anniversary, held on 28 May, was well received, and limited-edition products also performed well. However, overall demand in the domestic watch market remained weak, particularly in the low-price segment.」
High-priced products such as CAMPANOLA and Eco-Drive One continued to perform solidly, while the 100th-anniversary event and limited-edition products also performed well. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand saw a marked recovery in inbound demand, particularly in urban areas. High-priced products such as the company's Eco-Drive One and CAMPANOLA limited editions, The Citizen, and PROMASTER, which introduced new products alongside core product ATTESA, also performed well.」
The company launched new products, including high-priced watches and PROMASTER, and reported solid performance in domestic sales under the CITIZEN brand. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the domestic market for the “CITIZEN” brand, new products performed well, including the world's first Citizen Watch Group flagship store at the GINZA SIX commercial complex in Ginza, Tokyo, the 30th-anniversary model of the leading men's brand ATTESA, and the third annual LIGHT IN BLACK campaign, which helped expand the market share of GPS satellite radio-controlled watches.」
New products and promotional initiatives, including a flagship store, the ATTESA 30th-anniversary model and campaigns, contributed to an increase in the market share of GPS satellite-controlled watches. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「New products, including the Eco-Drive One flagship model launched in October and the smartphone-linked Eco-Drive Bluetooth, were well received, while the market share of GPS satellite-controlled watches also increased.」
The company launched new products such as Eco-Drive One and Eco-Drive Bluetooth and reported an increase in the market share of GPS satellite-controlled watches. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although concerns remained over the impact of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the EU, sales in the European market increased, led by Germany and Italy, due to expanding sales of high-priced products, including GPS satellite-controlled watches.」
European sales of high-priced products, including GPS satellite-controlled watches, increased, driving higher sales mainly in Germany and Italy. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Within watch sales, the domestic market for the CITIZEN brand saw its share of GPS satellite-controlled watches increase, driven by an expanded collection and the effectiveness of sales promotions and advertising.」
The company reported that the domestic market share of GPS satellite-controlled watches increased as a result of collection expansion, sales promotions and advertising. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In August 2015, the company launched the F150 series of Eco-Drive GPS satellite-controlled watches as the successor to the Eco-Drive Satellite Wave F100. The watches retained the same reception time while adding location information acquisition to time information, automatically identifying the time zone and correcting the time and calendar information.」
The company cited the launch of GPS satellite-controlled watches and the expansion of its product lineup as specific examples of products launched.