Updated 2026-11-01

Is Citizen a good brand?

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Reliable

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

Citizen makes watches, and Amazon owners rate them highly. USPTO lists Citizen Tokei Kabushiki Kaisha of Japan as the trademark owner. The CPSC lists no recalls naming the brand. Citizen offers a 5-year limited warranty from the date of original retail purchase, 1 year for CZ Smart.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

High

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

1.4/5

236 reviews. Rates Citizen's own store and service, not the products. See on Trustpilot

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CITIZEN TSUYOSA 60 Automatic Silver-Tone Dial Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Watch 40mm - NK0022-50A

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What owners say about Citizen

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

I honestly think Citizen is the best quality for price option on the market. I've owned 4 separate citizens over the years, all eco-drives and ...
r/Watches
At this point (10/22/2026) citizen watch company has had my (brand new) watch since 03/10/2026 (confirmed delivery by email) and i have yet to have a clear timeline on when i will receive my watch back. i have even asked numerous times to just send the watch back to me the way it is and that i will get it fixed third party, everytime they respond with an ok and tell me they will get the watch…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-22
I have purchased a citizen smart watch and only recently were informed that it will be disconnected from app in Dec 2026 and no more support or guarantee will be provided! I cannot believe Citizen deceives people in clear day light. A serious court case must be raised against them.
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-12

Citizen recalls

The CPSC recall database lists no recalls for Citizen as of 2026-11-02.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Citizen found in federal court records.

Citizen in the news

What to buy from Citizen

Best-rated Citizen products

Promaster Dive Eco-Drive Watch, 3-Hand Date, ISO Certified, Luminous Hands and Markers, Rotating Bezel

Promaster Dive Eco-Drive Watch, 3-Hand Date, ISO Certified, Luminous Hands and Markers, Rotating Bezel

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Quartz Mens Watch, Stainless Steel, Classic

Quartz Mens Watch, Stainless Steel, Classic

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Quartz Mens Watch, Stainless Steel, Classic

Quartz Mens Watch, Stainless Steel, Classic

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Men's Eco-Drive Weekender Brycen Chronograph Watch in Stainless Steel

Men's Eco-Drive Weekender Brycen Chronograph Watch in Stainless Steel

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Citizen customer service and warranty

Warranty
Stated on the official page: 5-year limited warranty from the date of original retail purchase; 1 year for CZ Smart. Terms vary by product. Official warranty page
Phone
1-800-321-1023
Channels
support request form, help center, watch repair request
Support page
Official support source

Who makes Citizen

Company
Citizen Watch source
Country
Japan source
Founded
1918 source
Headquarters
Tokyo source
Trademark (USPTO)
Citizen Tokei Kabushiki Kaisha (JAPAN); first registered 1961 source

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FAQ

Is Citizen a good brand?

Reliable. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.

How many recalls has Citizen had in the last 3 years?

0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns Citizen?

USPTO lists Citizen Tokei Kabushiki Kaisha (Japan) as the owner of the Citizen trademark, first registered 1961.

Who makes Citizen?

The Citizen brand belongs to Citizen Tokei Kabushiki Kaisha.

Where is Citizen from?

Citizen is a company from Japan, headquartered in Tokyo.

Where is Citizen based?

Tokyo.

When was Citizen founded?

1918.

Has Citizen had product recalls?

The CPSC recall database lists no recalls for Citizen as of 2026-11-02.

What is the Citizen customer service number?

1-800-321-1023.

Watch brands

Facts checked 2026-11-02. Brand representatives can send corrections to hello@isagoodbrand.com.

How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

Citizen: owner satisfaction High + safety record Clean = Reliable

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