[Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.] Introducing the first “Citizen Atessa” photovoltaic Eco-Drive GPS satellite radio clock*1 with a bezel equipped with ceramic material
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. Press release: February 4, 2025 Introducing the first “Citizen Atessa” light-powered Eco-Drive GPS satellite radio clock*1 with a bezel equipped with ceramic material. Released on March 6, 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-1b0ca958e28c2973eb2707395cfe968c-1000×708.jpg Citizen Atessa/ACT Line Eco-Drive GPS satellite radio watch CC4104-53E 308,000 yen (tax excluded price 280,000 yen) Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishi-Tokyo, Tokyo / President: Toshihiko Sato, hereinafter referred to as Citizen) is equipped with cutting-edge technology and supports businessmen who are active globally. ACT of Two models of the light-powered Eco-Drive GPS satellite radio clock from Line are equipped with a bezel made of ceramic material, which was first used in Atessa. [Suggested retail price: 308,000 yen, 330,000 yen (excl. tax: 280,000 yen, 300,000 yen)] ] will be released on March 6, 2025. *Price, release date, and quantity are scheduled On March 6, 2025, we will release two models of Eco-Drive GPS satellite radio clocks that are equipped with ceramic materials in the bezel, which will be the first time for Atessa. The octagonal ceramic bezel with a rough hairline finish is combined with the different materials of the Super Titanium TM *2 case, and the use of uniquely shaped push buttons creates a powerful design. Ta. Utilizing the advanced titanium processing technology of Citizen, a pioneer in titanium processing, the apex of the octagonal ceramic bezel is aligned with the ridgeline of the case, creating a beautiful full-flow style that integrates the case and band. The black dial has a rough texture that resembles a rough titanium stone, and three metal rings are arranged on the subdial. Combined with a dial ring with a rough metallic texture, it creates a powerful and fearless look. When only receiving time information, Eco-Drive receives time in 3 seconds, which is the world’s fastest level*3, and displays the time by moving the home time hour and minute hands at high speed. Equipped with the top-of-the-line GPS satellite radio clock movement F950. No matter where you are on earth, as long as there is open sky, you can get accurate time. Equipped with the “Double Direct Flight *4″ function that allows you to display the time around the world in two steps, so you can easily adjust the time to the local time overseas. Atessa is a titanium watch brand that symbolizes Citizen’s technology. 2025 marks the 55th anniversary since Citizen became the first company in the world to use titanium for the exterior of its watches. Through repeated study of titanium technology, it has now evolved into Super TitaniumTM. We will continue to explore diverse designs and functionality. [Product Features] ・This is the first “Atessa” model to be equipped with the top-of-the-line Eco-Drive GPS satellite radio clock movement F950, which uses ceramic material for the bezel ・An octagonal ceramic bezel with a rough hairline that is difficult to express with titanium and Super Titanium TM A powerful design that combines different materials for the case and uniquely shaped push buttons – Utilizing advanced titanium processing technology, the apex of the octagonal ceramic bezel aligns with the ridgeline of the case, creating a beautiful full-flow style that integrates the case and band ・Three metal rings are laid out on the subdial on a black dial with a rough texture that resembles a rough titanium stone [Product specifications]
Brand/Product Name Citizen Atessa/ACT Line Eco-Drive GPS Satellite Radio Clock Release date: March 6, 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-ad69f701b30b8fa96ff3e38c0106786d-500×727.jpg Item number: CC4104-53E Suggested retail price: 308,000 yen (tax excluded price 280,000 yen) Case/Band: Super Titanium (TM) (Duratect Titanium Carbide *5)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-4021185d649a890136f739a26ffdc5cd-500×727.jpg Item number: CC4105-69E Suggested retail price: 330,000 yen (tax excluded price 300,000 yen) Case/Band: Super Titanium (TM) (Duratect DLC*6) [Common below] Bezel: Ceramics Glass: Sapphire glass (clarity coating *7) Case diameter/thickness Diameter 44.0mm / Thickness 13.7mm (design value) Main functions ■Cal.F950 / Monthly difference ±5 seconds (when not receiving) / Photovoltaic eco-drive / Operates for about 5 years when fully charged (when power save is activated) / Power save function / Satellite radio wave reception function / location information Acquisition function / Automatic time reception function / World time function (39 time difference) / Perfex *8 / Dual time display / Chronograph function (1/20 seconds / 24 hours) / Alarm / Light level Indicator *9/ Charge amount display function / Perpetual calendar *10/ Summer time function ■ Luminous (hands) ■ 10 ATM water resistant ■ Metal allergy resistant ■ Class 1 magnetically resistant watch ■ Fit adjuster *11 *1 Eco-Drive GPS satellite radio clock: Eco-Drive is a light-powered clock that does not require regular battery replacement, and is Citizen’s original technology. It was also evaluated from an environmental protection perspective, and in 1996 it became the first wristwatch in Japan to be certified as an “Eco Mark Product.” GPS satellite radio clocks acquire position and time information from GPS satellites orbiting in space, approximately 20,000 km above the ground, and automatically adjust the time and calendar. No matter where you are on earth, as long as there is open sky, you can get accurate time. *2 Super Titanium TM: Using Citizen’s proprietary technology, the surface hardening technology Duratect is applied to titanium, making it about 5 times harder than stainless steel. It is scratch resistant, lightweight and gentle on the skin, making it comfortable to wear. (Vickers hardness of stainless steel is approximately 200HV) *3 World’s fastest level: As an analog
photovoltaic GPS satellite watch. According to our research in September 2023. *4 Double Direct Flight: “Direct Flight” is a time difference selection world time function. Display the world time and calendar with simple operation of the crown. “Double Direct Flight” is also equipped with a dual time function that allows you to display two city times set as home time and local time at the same time and swap them in one step. *5 Duratect titanium carbide: Duratect is Citizen’s unique surface hardening technology. This is a general term for technology that increases the surface hardness of metals such as stainless steel and titanium to provide excellent wear resistance, protect the watch body from scratches and small scratches, and maintain the shine of the material for a long time. It features a silver color with a titanium tone. Titanium carbide is a commonly used technology, and Citizen’s Duratect titanium carbide has a Vickers hardness of 1,000-1,200 HV. (Vickers hardness of stainless steel is approximately 200HV) *6 Duratect DLC: Duratect is Citizen’s
proprietary surface hardening technology. It is a general term for technology that increases the surface hardness of metals such as stainless steel and titanium to provide excellent wear resistance, protects the watch body from scratches and small scratches, and maintains the shine of the material for a long time. DLC stands for Diamond-Like Carbon, a technology with excellent wear resistance that is also used in industrial products. Citizen’s Duratect DLC has improved adhesion by using an intermediate material, making it resistant to peeling and highly durable. Not only is it resistant to scratches, but it also has a beautiful glossy black color and is extremely smooth to the touch. Achieves Vickers hardness of
1,000-1,400HV. (Vickers hardness of stainless steel is approximately 200HV) *7 Clarity Coating: By applying a multilayer coating of silicone compounds to the front and back surfaces of the sapphire glass, we suppress light reflection and achieve a transmittance of approximately 99%*, making the dial of the watch easier to read. Furthermore, by adding an antifouling film, we have achieved improved durability and antifouling properties. *Transmittance may vary by approximately 1% as a tolerance. *8 Perfect: A trinity of functions: “JIS Class 1 magnetic resistance,” “impact detection function,” and “automatic hand correction function,” which enable more accurate time display for Eco-Drive GPS satellite radio-controlled watches and Eco-Drive radio-controlled watches. This is Citizen’s unique advanced technology. *9 Light level indicator: This is a feature unique to Citizen’s core technology, the photovoltaic Eco-Drive, which displays the amount of power generated by the light hitting the dial. You can see the difference in power generation due to changes in angle and location, and get a guideline for choosing a comfortable charging environment. *10 Perpetual calendar: A calendar function that eliminates the need for calendar corrections at the end of each month, such as in leap years, until February 28, 2100. *11 Fit adjuster: By pressing the middle clasp button, you can easily fine-tune the length of the band in 3 steps (up to about 7 mm).
radio-controlled watches. Citizen Watch will continue to open up the future of watches. ●Eco-Drive, Super Titanium, DURATECT, FIT-ADJUSTER, Light-Level Indicator, Direct Flight, Double Direct Flight, Perfex( Perfectex) and Clarity Coating are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. ★The contents of this release are information as of the date of announcement. Product design, price, release date, specifications, etc. may be subject to change. 3-hand Eco-Drive radio-controlled watch *Model also released at the same time Brand/Product Name: Citizen Atessa/ACT Line Eco-Drive Radio Clock Release date: March 6, 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-0b80e708fe7128756b1f910baee21d95-500×820.jpg Item number: CB3044-55E Suggested retail price: 99,000 yen (tax excluded price 90,000 yen) Case/Band: Super Titanium (TM) (Duratect Titanium Carbide/DLC)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-dfd1448c1cd965c66491af4b8559b9d4-500×820.jpg Item number: CB3045-61E Suggested retail price: 126,500 yen (tax excluded price 115,000 yen) Case/Band: Super Titanium (TM) (Duratect DLC) [Common below] Glass Sapphire glass (non-reflective coating) Case diameter/thickness Diameter 39.0mm / Thickness 9.7mm (design value) Main functions ■Cal.H128 / Monthly difference ±15 seconds (when not receiving) / Photovoltaic eco-drive / Approximately 2 years of operation when fully charged (when power save is activated) / Power save function / Radio wave reception function (Japan, China, and the U.S.) Europe) / World time function (24 hour difference) / Perfex / Remaining charge display function / Perpetual calendar / Summer time function ■ Luminous (hands) ■ 10 ATM water resistant ■ Metal allergy resistant ■ Type 1 magnetic resistant watch ■ Fit adjuster *Eco-Drive radio clock: A light-powered clock that does not require regular battery replacement, and is a functional brand of Citizen. This is the first watch to be certified as an “Eco Mark Product.” Radio-controlled watches receive standard radio waves sent from radio transmitting stations and automatically adjust the time and calendar on a regular basis. ◆Reference materials [History of titanium watches]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-376b8d408f25662f562ad5394ad63642-500×971.jpg 1970 Launch of the world’s first titanium watch X-8 Chronometer The world’s first titanium wristwatch. The product name “X-8” is a combination of “X”, which is used as a symbol for the unknown, and “8”, which is similar to the symbol for infinity (∞), and represents the infinite possibilities of the unknown material titanium. The name was chosen to reflect expectations regarding sex.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-28ff527b8c65f64456b31461f1277846-500×986.jpg 1987 Developed new technology for soft shine Atessa first model The first model of “Atessa” that takes advantage of the texture of titanium. As titanium is a material that is difficult to
mirror-finish, it is often used in outdoor watches because of its matte, rough texture, which goes well with it.Using new technology, titanium has been processed to have a soft shine, creating an elegant titanium material. Realizing a business watch. Compatible with low metal allergies.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-735f89fee940378cd563a3f7e3cb8348-500×858.jpg 2000 Birth of Super Titanium (TM) Aspec The first model to use Super Titanium (TM) with Citizen’s unique surface hardening technology “Duratect”.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-a253d8fdf3d882bf68bdfc949b66906a-500×692.jpg 2006 First model to realize dual surface hardening technology “Duratect MRK DLC” Promaster Eco Drive Radio Clock This is the first model to use “Duratect MRK DLC”, which is a layer of “Duratect MRK” that hardens the surface of the material itself, and then “Duratect DLC” that coats the surface using low-temperature plasma technology. Specifications that are resistant to not only scratches but also knocks. Anti-metal allergy.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-f0e6a2134fd8266785d9f816beac1a78-500×911.jpg 2018 Birth of 3.53mm thin model using Super Titanium (TM) Eco Drive One This model uses the world’s thinnest 1.00mm photovoltaic Eco-Drive movement in a super titanium (TM) casing with a thickness of only 3.53mm. Although it is thin, it is made of super titanium (TM) to provide the robustness required for a wristwatch.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-cbc756c0b3cb1f488644e016c3a20f9b-500×764.jpg 2019 Birth of Duratect MRK’s new color “Duratect MRK Gold” Atessa Eco-Drive GPS Satellite Radio Watch F950 MOON GOLD Limited Model Citizen’s unique surface hardening technology “Duratect MRK” first appeared in 1999 With the addition of gold color, a more diverse exterior expression than ever before has been realized.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-ce828b46e1ddc6f25f25f2f16ecba500-500×693.jpg 2020 Birth of a limited model to commemorate the 50th anniversary of titanium technology Titanium technology 50th anniversary model “SATELLITE WAVE GPS F950”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-e4aa6cc5809db1128c56c070c5b2ceb8-500×730.jpg 2022 Birth of newly developed “crystalline titanium” Atessa HAKUTO-R collaboration model By heat-treating titanium at high temperatures and cooling it again, the composition becomes uneven and a crystalline pattern appears on the surface. Crystalline titanium, which is unique like minerals in nature, is used for the first time in the bezel and the middle piece of the band.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49479/131/49479-131-6ca30b2d1ecb4515253b8a385c317b3a-500×729.jpg 2022 Birth of the newly developed Duratect DLC Blue Atessa brand 35th anniversary limited edition model This is the first model to use Duratect DLC Blue, a surface hardening technology that maintains the characteristics of Duratect DLC while achieving a unique deep blue color. Citizen Customer Watch Consultation Office Toll-free number 0120-78-4807 [Reception hours 9:30-17:30 Monday-Friday, excluding holidays]

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