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<p>We love that Citizen balances between being a well-oiled corporation that sells more than 200 million watches yearly, and upholding quality standards with in-house watchmakers. And given its robust selection of styles and price points, we recommend Citizen as a go-to brand for timepiece newbies, and for guys who want to expand their watch collections. To find the best citizen watches for men, we enlisted our fashion director, Ted Stafford, to field test a boatload of tickers to find our 18 favorites.</p><p><strong><a href=”https://www.menshealth.com/technology-gear/g41900434/best-sport-watches/” target=”_blank”>Best Sport Watches</a> | <a href=”https://www.menshealth.com/style/g43838945/best-automatic-watches/” target=”_blank”>Best Automatic Watches</a> | <a href=”https://www.menshealth.com/style/g43452782/stainless-steel-watches-for-men/” target=”_blank”>Best Stainless Steel Watches</a> | <a href=”https://www.menshealth.com/style/g36673991/best-cheap-watches-for-men/” target=”_blank”>Best Cheap Watches</a> | <a href=”https://www.menshealth.com/style/g39909376/best-mens-luxury-watches/” target=”_blank”>Best Luxury Watches</a></strong></p>” />
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Best Overall Citizen Watch
Citizen NB6025-59H Promaster Dive Automatic
Best Overall Citizen Watch
Citizen NB6025-59H Promaster Dive Automatic
Japanese culture is deeply tied to the sea, which is why the Promaster Dive watches are Citizen’s flagship line. This titanium option is not only Citizen’s best timepiece, it’s a dive watch with performance features that rival its more expensive competitors.
We love the black and charcoal color combination that plays nice with our suits and tuxedos. It’s truly a watch that does it all at the highest level. “It’s lightweight, tough, and built for extreme adventure,” says Stafford.
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| Movement | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Case size | 42 mm |
| Water resistance | Diving |
| Band material | Titanium |
Best Pro Level Citizen Dive Watch
Citizen BN0166-01L Promaster Dive
Best Pro Level Citizen Dive Watch
Citizen BN0166-01L Promaster Dive
This hulking dive watch—with a 44 mm case size—is a true professional. Not only is it built to live in water, the color scheme is inspired by the greens and blues of the ocean. It’s also powered by Citizen’s Eco-Drive quartz movement, which recharges from any kind of light source so you don’t need to change the battery. “It’s extremely unique, with special colors to reflect the seven seas,” says Stafford.
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| Movement | Solar |
|---|---|
| Case size | 44 mm |
| Water resistance | Diving |
| Band material | Polyurethane |
Best Citizen Watch to Wear Every Day
Citizen NJ0150-56X “TSUYOSA” Collection
Best Citizen Watch to Wear Every Day
Citizen NJ0150-56X “TSUYOSA” Collection
Citizen dug into the archive for this one. The angular case edges, magnified date bubble, President steel link bracelet, narrow hands, and dashed indices are all absolute classic features. Meanwhile the green face stands out without being flashy.
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| Movement | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Case size | 40 mm |
| Water resistance | Swimming |
| Band material | Stainless steel |
Best Sporty Citizen Dive Watch
Citizen EO2028-06L Promaster Dive
Best Sporty Citizen Dive Watch
Citizen EO2028-06L Promaster Dive
The 36.5 mm case size version of the Promaster Dive is better suited for men with smaller wrists or if you’re looking for a monochrome sport watch. The details on the face and the hands are simpler as well, giving the overall look of a vintage ticker watch from the 1960s or 1970s. This is a perfect vacation watch or everyday watch for anyone who lives on the water. “The colorful style is a standout and well-suited for diver enthusiasts,” Stafford says.
| Movement | Solar |
|---|---|
| Case size | 36.5 mm |
| Water resistance | Diving |
| Band material | Polyurethane |
Best Citizen Watch to Wear with a Suit
Citizen AW0092-07Q Rolan
Best Citizen Watch to Wear with a Suit
Citizen AW0092-07Q Rolan
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Citizen’s formal tickers can dress up with the best of them. The all-gold Rolan with a brown leather faux crocodile band looks amazing with a navy jacket or any lightweight summer suit. “It’s a classic vintage style dress watch,” Stafford says. “It’s an excellent choice for formal occasions, as well as for everyday sharp style.”
Read more: Best Dress Watches for Men
| Movement | Solar |
|---|---|
| Case size | 40 mm |
| Water resistance | Swimming |
| Band material | Leather |
Best Black Tie Citizen Watch
Citizen AW0090-02X Rolan
Best Black Tie Citizen Watch
Citizen AW0090-02X Rolan
If you want an even dressier option, Rolan offers this dark green dial with a black leather strap that plays nice with tuxedos and practically any formal attire. “It’s an idea go-to elegant dress option,” Stafford says.
| Movement | Solar |
|---|---|
| Case size | 40 mm |
| Water resistance | Swimming |
| Band material | Leather |
Best Citizen Watch Loaded with Built in Tools
Citizen JR4061-00F Promaster Sailhawk
Best Citizen Watch Loaded with Built in Tools
Citizen JR4061-00F Promaster Sailhawk
The Sailhawk is jam-packed with horological tech—a yacht racing timer, solar-powered moment, 200 meter-dive resistance—because it is meant for actual sailing. Even if you’re land locked, half the fun of owning this watch is learning how to use all the built-in timers. The 44 mm case is big enough to house all these features without overtaking your wrist. “It’s a top choice for the most avid water sport enthusiasts,” says Stafford.
| Movement | Solar |
|---|---|
| Case size | 44 mm |
| Water resistance | Diving |
| Band material | Polyurethane |
Best Military-Inspired Citizen Watch
Citizen BM8560-02X Garrison
Best Military-Inspired Citizen Watch
Citizen BM8560-02X Garrison
For the Garrison, Citizen drew inspiration from military watches. Bold numbers and hands on a 42 mm face make for great visibility while the earth tone color scheme works as a casual every day watch. “It has a unique titanium case paired with a durable leather strap that makes this watch a winning choice for the most adventurous wearers,” says Stafford.
| Movement | Solar |
|---|---|
| Case size | 42 mm |
| Water resistance | Swimming |
| Band material | Leather |
One of the newest Citizen watches for men is the CZ Smart Hybrid, which has high-tech features like bio measurements, heart rate monitoring, and an 18-day battery life. And we find that this looks much more stylish than those other smart watches on the market.
| Movement | Quartz |
|---|---|
| Case size | 44 mm |
| Water resistance | Splash |
| Band material | Silicone |
Best Citizen Pilot Watch
Citizen BJ7138-04E Promaster Nighthawk
Best Citizen Pilot Watch
Citizen BJ7138-04E Promaster Nighthawk
We love this tool watch’s stealth style that’s packed with practical features like luminous hands, over 600 feet of water resistance, and dual time zone tracking. “It’s built tough and strong for the most adventurous guys,” says Stafford.
| Movement | Solar |
|---|---|
| Case size | 42 mm |
| Water resistance | Swimming |
| Band material | Leather |
More Citizen Watches We Love
Whats not to like about a sub $400 dress watch that works for absolutely any occasion? The Arezzo plays just as well with black tie as it does with jeans and a plain white t-shirt.
No second hand? No problem. This black-on-black dress watch has a streamlined design that’s sleek as hell, and can be worn to work or more formal functions.
Chronographs have become so popular in the past decade or so that they’re now acceptable to use as dress watches. Take the Attesa, which has a navy blue face with yellow detailing that makes a stylish contract. Its titanium case and bracelet makes it look extra refined.
This style flex of a watch is made of carbon composites (you know the ones typically to make planes), and has an all-black design that classes up any fit. We love its see-through back, which gives you a peak into the Series 8’s elegant automatic movement.
Go green with Citizen’s Eco-Drive, powered entirely by light (and not just solar), which means you’ll never need to replace a battery—ever. The strap’s patterned stitching and olive color add casual safari flair.
Read more: Best Solar Watches
Why Trust Us?
For this story, we consulted with our fashion director Ted Stafford, a seasoned watch expert with more than 20 years experience styling and testing Citizen timepieces. He’s called in countless Citizen watches to style for our photoshoots, and he’s visited Citizen’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, so he can absolutely speak to the brand’s storied heritage and watchmaking process.
Deputy Editor, Commerce
As Men’s Health’s Deputy Editor, Commerce, Christian Gollayan oversees all shopping content on menshealth.com. He relocated back to New York by way of Portland, where he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian’s work has also been featured in InStyle, Food & Wine, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia.
Contributing Commerce Style Writer
Brad is a contributing style commerce editor. After a decade working for menswear brands including J.Crew and Ralph Lauren, Brad switched from selling fashion to writing about it. His words have appeared in Huckberry, Heddels, and The Manual.
Ted Stafford is the Fashion Director of Men’s Health. He oversees all style and fashion content for the brand, and also styles their fashion stories. His active lifestyle informs his passion for translating great designs into real-life style, a favorite part of his job. Prior to joining Men’s Health he worked at GQ magazine and Calvin Klein
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