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Citizen · Eco-Drive One

Citizen Eco-Drive One

Ref. AQ5022 · Dress

$2,995
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Case

Diameter
36.6mm
Thickness
4.52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
Splash Resistant

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Underside
Dial colour
White

Movement

Caliber
Citizen 8845
Type
Solar
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Small Second Hand

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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Eco-Drive One collection · 2 watches

Eco-Drive One
Eco-Drive One38.6mm

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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The Citizen Eco-Drive One is widely celebrated for its groundbreaking thinness, with multiple sources confirming its status as the world's thinnest light-powered watch, measuring between 2.98mm and 3.5mm. Owners and reviewers alike praise its exceptional lightness, titanium construction, and good build quality that avoids feeling flimsy, noting its "wow factor" and superb finishing. The watch features a proprietary, ultra-thin Eco-Drive quartz movement and a synthetic sapphire dial, with some models offering up to 12 months of power reserve. However, its high price, ranging from $3,500 to $5,000, is a significant drawback for some, and its aesthetic is considered too plain or dated by a minority who prefer other Citizen models. The Citizen Eco-Drive One is also noted for lacking a seconds hand and having only splash-resistant water protection.

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