This certificate is only achieved after 17 days of testing at in various positions and temperatures. Citizen provides a certificate of compliance stating that the movements achieve better than COSC performance with daily accuracy of -3 to +5 seconds per day.

It uses a free-sprung balance wheel to aid in shock resistance all while running at 28,800vph. The Citizen Caliber 0200 and its automatic movement boast some interesting specifications. The first new mechanical movement since 2010 Regarding the movement, it is made in Japan, but La Joux-Perret provided know-how related to finishing. Just to be clear, the watch is called “The Citizen,” which makes things a touch confusing, but we take that to mean that this is the ultimate expression from the brand. The result of the work between Japan and Switzerland is The Citizen Caliber 0200. The last name has some real significance with The Citizen Caliber 0200 because Citizen is calling this movement a collaboration between itself and its subsidiary. Along with Miyota, the giant controls Bulova, Alpina, Frederique Constant, Arnold & Son, and movement maker La Joux-Perret. I suppose it’s worth repeating that Citizen owns several brands that might surprise you.

All that changes now with The Citizen Caliber 0200. However, us mechanical geeks have largely been left wanting. There’s nothing wrong with this because Eco-Drive is about as bulletproof as it gets. The thing is, though, Citizen has put most of its eggs in the Eco-Drive basket. Gerard went diving with one not too long ago and I truly enjoy my Promaster Tough. Regarding modern Citizen watches, color us intrigued. Vintage Citizen is my current passion and I’m doing my utmost to pile them up like cordwood. If you’re accustomed to reading Fratello, you know that we’re fans of Citizen. Let’s take a look at The Citizen Caliber 0200. As we’ll see, it will come at a price, but it’s a step in the right direction. Today is a reason to celebrate because Citizen is finally bringing us a high-end mechanical movement.

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