Side by side
| Seiko | Citizen | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Generally good | Reliable |
| CPSC recalls, last 3 years | 0 | 0 |
| CPSC recalls, all years | 0 | 0 |
| Most recent recall | None on record | None on record |
| Owner satisfaction (Amazon) | Medium | High |
| Product lawsuits on record | None found | 1 |
| Company behind the brand | Seiko Group | Citizen Watch (no parent company on record) |
| Trademark owner (USPTO) | Seiko Holdings Kabushiki Kaisha (Japan) | Citizen Tokei Kabushiki Kaisha (Japan) |
| Made in (recalled products) | No recall records | No recall records |
| Customer service | Not verified yet | 1-800-321-1023 |
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FAQ
Is Seiko better than Citizen?
Citizen (Reliable) comes out ahead of Seiko (Generally good) by our formula.
Which has more recalls, Seiko or Citizen?
In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 0 for Seiko and 0 for Citizen; across all years, 0 and 0.
Are Seiko and Citizen the same company?
No shared owner on record: Seiko trademark owner Seiko Holdings Kabushiki Kaisha (Japan), Citizen trademark owner Citizen Tokei Kabushiki Kaisha (Japan).