![]() If there’s one thing to retain from this watch it will be this design that isn’t based on shapes but on volumes and how the finishing techniques actually form the watch. And looking closely, the case reveals small details, such as the triangular polished facet at the tip of the lugs, which are simply handsome. The brushing is crisp and very detailed, and the separation lines between the different executions of the case are extremely neat and precise. All surfaces are superbly finished, whether the vertically brushed surfaces that are found on all flat areas of the case and bracelet, or the polished accents on the edges. The case, which feels relatively simple from a distance, is actually full of details, facets and alternating finishings that add to the beauty of the watch. Case and bracelet are seamlessly integrated and the watch exudes this specific combination of luxury and robustness that have made the success of the 1970s icons.Įven more than the design itself, what truly impressed me is the overall quality of the case and its bracelet. Once you strap this watch on the wrist, apart from a case that is slightly thicker than a Royal Oak or a Nautilus, you have that same feeling of a consistent object, a one-piece watch where everything feels coherent and designed as a whole. Regarding the question of whether it is a proper luxury sports watch, I’d tend to say yes. The watch is easily categorized in the luxury/casual/smart segment, being typically a piece that you can wear in most circumstances, whether with a formal attire or a more casual look. It does have its own personality, which mostly sits in its sharpness and edginess. The overall design is restrained and on the safe side, and at the same time, it doesn’t try to replicate emblematic models of the category. As said earlier, there’s is a clear luxury sports watch feel to The Citizen Caliber 0200, with its barrel-shaped case, its round and raised bezel, its combination of brushed surfaces and polished accents and the all-important presence of an integrated steel bracelet. Let’s start talking about the overall design of the watch. On the contrary! A refined, ultra-sharp case & bracelet So here we are in July 2021 and I have the ‘The Citizen’ on the wrist, and before going into the details, let me clearly say that I’m not disappointed. From the first press pictures, the watch already made a strong impression, not even mentioning the fact that there is an undeniable ‘luxury sports watch’ feel to this new model something that I really like. The Citizen Caliber 0200 was one of the watches that really caught my attention and I was very curious to get some hands-on time with it. Having said that, I can tell you that my level of expectations was high. And then there’s the Caliber 0200, a brand new, far more superior engine (compared to the usual 82xx calibres), that has been created in collaboration with renowned Swiss movement maker La Joux-Perret, which is owned by the Japanese group. And to achieve that, the brand brings everything to the table, including reviving the ‘The Citizen’ collection. But with this new ‘The Citizen’ the brand is moving in a different direction, in a market and price segment dominated by Swiss powerhouses. The brand is, after all, one of the largest watches producers in the world, with several million watches produced a year. There is no doubt about Citizen’s capacity to create a mechanical movement. The Citizen ‘The Citizen Caliber 0200’ was presented in March this year and immediately drew a lot of attention, but also raised some questions. The introduction itself created quite a bit of discussions, but now that I have the watch with me, it is time to talk about how it is on the wrist! And to do so, the brand has put everything it has at its disposal, internally and throughout its portfolio of subsidiaries, to create ‘The Citizen’ Caliber 0200. And this year, the Japanese manufacturer enters yet again a different segment of the market, that of the luxury mechanical watch. In this field, Citizen even upped their own already impressive game by presenting the Eco-Drive Caliber 0100, which is the most precise wristwatch on the market. The brand is also known for its research on accuracy, especially with the Eco-Drive technology. There is however a side that Citizen doesn’t show too often, but with some recently introduced models, the Japanese brand shows it has far more up its sleeve! Citizen is responsible for many innovations, for instance, they were the first brand to use titanium to make (commercially available) wristwatches. When you think about Citizen, you’ll probably think of a well-built and affordable watch. ![]()
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