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| C-E (DEUTSCHLAND) G.M.B.H. | ||||||||
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| CINCOM MIYANO TAIWAN CO., LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN (CHINA) PRECISION MACHINERY CO., LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN (SHANGHAI) TRADING CO., LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN DE MEXICO, S. DE R. L. DE C. V. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN ELECTRONICS (CHINA) CO., LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN FINEDEVICE PHILIPPINES CORP. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN LATINAMERICA CORPORATION | ||||||||
| CITIZEN MACCHINE ITALIA S.R.L. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN MACHINERY ASIA CO., LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN MACHINERY EUROPE G.M.B.H. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN MACHINERY PHILIPPINES INC. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN MACHINERY UK LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN MACHINERY VIETNAM CO., LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN SEIMITSU (THAILAND) CO., LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN SYSTEMS (DONGGUAN) CO., LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN SYSTEMS (H.K.) LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN SYSTEMS (JIANGMEN) CO., LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN SYSTEMS (JIANGMEN) CO., LTD. 西鉄城精電科技(江門)有限公司 | ||||||||
| CITIZEN SYSTEMS EUROPE G.M.B.H. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN WATCH (CHINA) CO., LTD. | ||||||||
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| CITIZEN WATCH MANUFACTURING (THAILAND) CO., LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN WATCH UNITED KINGDOM, LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN WATCHES (H.K.) LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN WATCHES (INDIA) PVT. LTD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN WATCHES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. | ||||||||
| CITIZEN WATCHES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. | ||||||||
| CIVIS MANUFACTURING LTD. | ||||||||
| FIRSTCOME ELECTRONICS LTD. | ||||||||
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| MASTER CROWN ELECTRONICS (WUZHOU) LTD. | ||||||||
| ROYAL TIME CITI CO., LTD. | ||||||||
| Citizen Customer Service Co., Ltd. | ||||||||
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| 西鉄城(中国)精密機械有限公司 | ||||||||
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Yamazaki established the Shōkōsha Watch Research Institute (now Citizen Watch) in 1918.
Founded (the predecessor of Citizen Watch, Shogosha Watch Research Institute was established)
The predecessor of Seiko Watch, the Shōkōsha Watch Research Institute, was established.
Completion of the first pocket watch.
First pocket watch completed
Establishment of Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.
Founded Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.
Yosaburo Nakashima appointed as President
Completion of the first wristwatch.
First wristwatch completed
Construction of the new Tanashi factory.
New factory built in Tanashi; started production of machine tools
Start of machine tool manufacturing.
Nakaoka Susumu appointed as president.
Shinji Nakashima appointed as President
Establishment of Citizen Trading Co., Ltd.
Eiichi Yamada appointed as President
Established Technical Research Institute; established Citizen Office Equipment
Domestic first calendar watch release
Became an affiliate of Rhythm Watch Co., Ltd.
Started exporting watches.
Signed import and export contract with U.S. BULOVA
Signed a technical assistance contract with India.
Establishment of the Technical Research Institute.
Establishment of the Citizen Office.
Started production of commercial machines (calculators, camera shutters)
Started production of office equipment (adding machines, camera shutters)
Established an office in West Germany (at that time), officially exporting products to Europe
Opened office in West Germany (at the time), started full-scale export to Europe
Domestic first electronic watch "X8" release
Launched Japan's first electronic watch "X-8"
Developed CNC automatic lathe "CINCOM"
Developed CNC automatic lathe "Shinkom"
Establishment of the Precision Machinery Division
Established Precision Machinery Division
Started manufacturing quartz crystal oscillators
Citizen Systems Co., Ltd. was established
Complete acquisition of five consolidated subsidiaries (Citizen Electronics, Miyota, Simeo Precision, Sayama Precision Industries, Lake Kawaguchi Precision)
Change of trade names of each Citizen Group company
Headquarters relocated to Shinjuku Mitsui Building, Tokyo
Industry's first microcomputer-controlled impact-type dot matrix printer release
Rokuya Yamazaki appointed as President
Establishment of the Information Equipment Division
Establishment of the Special Sales Department and official start of watch parts sales
Developed LED chip light CL series
IC sensor electronic thermometer release
Dino Nakashima appointed as President
Established an annual commendation system "CITIZEN OF THE YEAR"
Acquired German machine tool manufacturer BOLEY
Establishment of CITIZEN SYSTEMS Corporation
Connected five companies (Citizen Electronics, MIYOTA, CIMEO Precision, Sayama Precision Industries, Lake Kawaguchi Precision) as wholly owned subsidiaries
Name changes of Citizen Group companies
Company name changed to CITIZEN HOLDINGS Corporation
Changed trade name to Citizen Holdings Co., Ltd.
Acquisition of Bulova Corporation shares
Mitsuyuki Kanamori appointed as President
Toshiyuki Kanamori appointed as President
CITIZEN MIYOTA merged with CITIZEN FINETECH to establish CITIZEN FINETECH MIYOTA Corporation
Merger of Citizen Miyota and Citizen Fine Tech, establishment of Citizen Fine Tech Miyota Co., Ltd.
MIYANO Corporation became a connected subsidiary
Made Miyano Co., Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary
CITIZEN MACHINERY merged with MIYANO to establish CITIZEN MACHINERY MIYANO Corporation
Merger of Citizen Machinery and Miyano, establishment of Citizen Machinery Miyano Co., Ltd.
Launch of the world's first solar-powered watch that receives time information from artificial satellites, "Eco-Drive Satellite Wave"
Toshio Togura appointed as President
Toshio Tokura appointed as President
Acquisition of Prosera Corporation shares
CITIZEN WATCH MANUFACTURING Corporation established
Establishment of Citizen Watch Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Achieved a total shipment of 100,000 NC automatic lathes
CITIZEN MACHINERY MIYANO company name changed to CITIZEN MACHINERY Corporation
Citizen Fine Tech Miyota merged with Citizen Seimitsu to establish Citizen Fine Device Inc.
Changed the trade name of Citizen Machinery Miyano to Citizen Machinery Co., Ltd.
Merged Citizen Fine Tech Miyota and Citizen Seimitsu, establishment of Citizen Fine Device Co., Ltd.
Acquisition of Frederique Constant
Acquisition of Frederique Constant shares
Citizen Holdings, Citizen Watch, and Citizen Business Expert merged to establish Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. (Seiko Watch Corporation)
World's thinnest light-powered watch "Eco-Drive One" release
Citizen Holdings, Citizen Watch, and Citizen Business Expert merged, and changed trade name to Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.
Launch of the world's thinnest solar-powered watch, Eco-Drive One
100th anniversary of the Citizen Group
100th anniversary of Citizen Group founding
Toshihiko Sato appointed as President
Toshihiko Sato appointed as President
Launched "The CITIZEN" with the world's highest precision "annual error ±1 second" light-powered movement
Launch of "The Citizen" equipped with the world's highest precision "annual deviation ±1 second" Eco-Drive movement
Yoshitaka Oji appointed as President
Toshitaka Daiji appointed as President
Citizen, as the 44th year of being an official ISU sponsor, will sponsor six events starting with Skate Canada 2026, which will be held in Kelowna, Canada from October 30 to November 1 during the 2026-2027 season. The company has been sponsoring figure skating championships since 1982.
Citizen's Tokyo headquarters office has been upgraded to “Excellent Stage 3” in the “Nurturing Green” category of SEGES. Its science-based green space management was recognized, including expert surveys of plants and trees, calculations of CO₂ absorption, and the selection of target species. In 2019, the Tokyo office established “CITIZEN Forest,” a green space of approximately 4,000 m², and has worked to make use of and maintain it.
The “RAINELL Collection” from Citizen L, Citizen Watch’s jewelry-like watch brand, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. The collection features designs inspired by raindrops, and all models are equipped with light-powered Eco-Drive technology. Citizen is committed to environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing, including the use of materials selected according to sustainability criteria.
Citizen and Yamaha will hold the design exhibition 'FIND RHYTHM' from October 30 to November 8 at HOME/WORK VILLAGE in Setagaya, Tokyo. As part of the 'DESIGNART TOKYO 2026' participation, the exhibition will showcase research prototypes by designers from both companies, who have been collaborating since 2024.
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. commemorates the 30th anniversary of its ladies' watch brand 'CITIZEN xC (Citizen Cross Sea)' by sequentially releasing two limited models from the mizu collection and basic collection starting November 2026. The ES9468-60D, released on November 5, is priced at 148,500 yen including tax, and the ES9431-51D, released on December 3, is priced at 110,000 yen including tax, with 1,200 units worldwide limited for each model.
Citizen Machinery has released the software "Tool Monitor Plus", which analyzes the motor current of CNC lathes to detect tool damage and wear. Orders will begin from October 26, and it will be exhibited at JIMTOF2026. The system calculates feature values from the current and triggers an alarm when they deviate from the reference values, supporting tool replacement decisions and stable production.
Citizen Machinery Co., Ltd. has added high‑spec models to its CNC automatic lathes: the moving‑head CNC automatic lathe "Cincom L32" and the fixed‑head CNC automatic lathe "Miyano BNE‑65ATC", enabling complex‑shaped machining with automatic lathes. By combining B‑axis, ATC, automatic tool changer, high‑speed rotating tools, and LFV technology, it allows tasks such as inclined hole drilling, curved surfaces, and milling—previously requiring a machining center—to be performed on a single machine. The two models will be unveiled for the first time at the 33rd JIMTOF 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26–31, 2026, supporting process consolidation and productivity improvement.
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. received a report that third parties gained unauthorized access to SC Corp., an outsourced vendor's server, potentially compromising customer information collected via the contact form on the website of a brand owned by SC Corp. Currently, our company is collaborating with the outsourced vendor and external experts to assess the scope of the impact and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
Citizen TIC has begun taking orders for the environmentally friendly outdoor clock 'SG-500' that requires no external power or wiring as of October 2. It features satellite radio and solar power functions, enhancing installation and durability. It is suitable for public spaces and disaster preparedness.
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. announced that it will release a limited-edition Citizen Series Eight model themed “Heritage Meets Modern” on October 15, 2026. The suggested retail price is ¥275,000 before tax, and production is limited to 1,300 watches worldwide.