Citizen set an industry-wide milestone in 1970, following the release of the X-8 Chronometer. It pioneered the use of titanium in watchmaking, setting an innovative precedent that competitors soon followed. With the latest release of the Zenshin Integrated Titanium series, the Japanese brand celebrates 100 years of expert craftsmanship and a forward-looking design identity challenging the bounds of modern engineering. Three models live under the Zenshin collection: a three-hand timepiece with day and date displays and a chronograph with day display, both sustainably powered by signature Eco-Drive technology, and an automatic model.
Between the Zenshin Three-Hand, the Zenshin Chrono and the Zenshin Mechanical, Citizen subverts its classic watch styles with retro-leaning aesthetics that speak to a contemporary set. The series is crafted from Super Titanium™, a proprietary material that’s five times harder and forty percent lighter than stainless steel, rendering the timepieces scratch- and rust-resistant. Citizen introduces a revamped integrated bracelet matching back to the silver-tone Super Titanium™ case, with brushed Y links and a folding closure system.
This distinct bracelet design nods to the Citizen Tsuyosa’s slim, sports-style silhouette, released in 2023. Like the iconic Tsuyosa, the Zenshin collection emphasizes durable, versatile functionality with an equally bold wrist look and feel. A limewash texture on the dials creates a subtle luminescent effect that shifts in direct sunlight. It’s a simple, refined touch that amplifies each model’s metallic color story.
The Zenshin Three-Hand, offered in blue, green and white dials, delivers date and day displays at 3 o’clock. It has the smallest case size available in the collection, measuring 39mm in diameter. Boasting a streamlined titanium construction, the Zenshin Chrono is a relatively lightweight chronograph that wears elegantly on the wrist, measuring 42.4mm in diameter. Available in salmon, white and light blue, it features an outer tachymetric scale and three subdials in black, offset by silver-tone and white indices.
The chronograph and three-hand models feature CITIZEN Eco-Drive movements, powered by any light and running with exceptional accuracy for up to nine months on a full charge. These silhouettes embody classic sensibilities distinct to Citizen while showcasing the brand’s ability to innovate sustainable technologies. Arriving in green, white or blue, the Zenshin Mechanical prioritizes daily utility with a date window positioned at 3 o’clock and an off-center subdial indicating the running time of the model’s internal mechanical movement.
Each model is 100M water-resistant, another element highlighting the collection’s sport-to-street appeal. But what truly sets this collection apart is the gorgeous wash of color accentuating each model’s dial. Sleek and stylish, the Zenshin Integrated Titanium series offers a sophisticated selection of timepieces elevated by a unique dial composition. The collection’s sporty elements complement various style identities, from casual workwear to high and low street styles, while offering fashion-savvy consumers universal utility.
To learn more about the Zenshin Integrated Titanium collection, visit Citizen’s website.
