Citizen Watch Company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2018, marking a century of excellence in watchmaking. Here are some key milestones in Citizen's history:
1. 1918: Kamekichi Yamazaki founded the Citizen Watch Company in Tokyo, Japan.
2. 1924: Citizen produced its first pocket watch.
3. 1930: The company introduced its first wristwatch.
4. 1940s: Citizen began producing military watches for the Japanese military.
5. 1950s: Citizen introduced its first automatic watches.
6. 1966: The company developed the world's first electronic watch, the X-8 Cosmotron.
7. 1970s: Citizen introduced its iconic Eco-Drive technology, powered by light.
8. 1980s: Citizen developed the world's thinnest watch, the Citizen L.
9. 1990s: The company introduced its Eco-Drive titanium watches.
10. 2018: Citizen celebrated its 100th anniversary with limited-edition watches and events worldwide.
Today, Citizen is a global watchmaking leader, known for its innovative, eco-friendly, and precise timepieces.