When thinking of watches, the first brands that come to mind are Japanese ones. Casio, Seiko, and Citizen are watch giants responsible for billion-earning revenues and their movements, as well as the unique selling proposition of the products. However, unlike Casio, mechanical watches and movements in limited numbers are something that Seiko and Citizen both do.
Seiko’s Grand Seiko has become a favorite among watch enthusiasts globally for selling quality mechanical timepieces that are accessible to everyone and have options for every price segment. Meanwhile, Citizen has become quite famed for its Eco-Drive solar technology. For a long time, the brand has been seen as an accessible entry point for affordable diving watches with simple but reliable mechanical movements. The Citizen watch catalogue carries anything a medium-sized brand or bold startup might need to power their timepieces.
Now that we’ve started, let’s get on!
The History
What should be noted is the history behind the brands. We should be able to wind down the pasts of these watches and where they currently stand.
Citizen
Citizen made waves. But before that, in 1918, the company was born with the Japanese-made pocket watch produced by Swiss and Japanese innovators. Citizen derives from the company’s lifetime goal of making watches for ordinary people. In the first stages of Citizen, plenty of the watch technology was borrowed from Swiss watch technologies.
Timekeeping accuracy is an innovation crafted by Citizens. Citizen also produces technology in quartz watches, with the brand pioneering atomic timekeeping. As a result, many people can travel more easily without adjusting their time zones.
Seiko
On the other hand, Seiko began with Hattori as a humble clockmaker’s apprentice at the tender age of thirteen (13). In 1881, at the age of twenty-one (21), Hattori’s journey continued with the establishment of Seiko. It took decades, but in 1924, Seiko began producing watches. The brand has made a wide range of timepieces for many decades, from affordable options to premium-quality ones. You can find more info on the GS Official website.
Many Seiko watches use quartz movement. Seiko 5 is available for younger audiences, while the affluent and avid watch lover can turn to Grand Seiko.
Regarding history, both Seiko and Citizen have seen and done their fair share of innovations.
Movements, Machinery
Citizen’s quartz movement powers Citizen, alongside solar power. Citizen’s solar power watches are infamous for their Eco-Drive technology. The watch will continue to work in simple English as long as there is light. The titanium lithium-ion battery has lightweight but strong machinery.
Seiko also has a solar-powered line, but it is not one of its strengths. Its asset lies with its other timepieces. The diversity of its timepiece collection is its superpower. However, only limited watches are available under the quartz movement system.
Accuracy and Longevity
When it comes to watching accuracy, measuring the timepiece’s precision or accuracy relies on the watch’s movement. Quartz movements are ultimately superior. Seiko watches carry this innovation, but citizen watches have more designs from which you can pick.
If you want more mechanical movements, Seiko is your brand. Although they are less accurate, they carry more designs and a more comprehensive range of prices. The brand’s better products are concentrated on Grand Seiko. Many Seiko fans are in unrest, as most movements for models are powered by only slightly modified entry-level movements.
Wrapping Up
Seiko and Citizen both have things going for them. They have their specialities. However, when it comes to their movements, quartz movement accuracy will be around for a while.
