Consideration to detail articulates the rich character of the Grand Classic Automatic from the Citizen Signature collection. Essential features include an exclusively designed and decorated rotor with 24 jewels viewed through an exhibition case back, along with a 42-hour power reserve. This stainless steel watch with black dial has a 42mm case, is 100 meter water resistant and includes a date window, luminous hands, and dual-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The grand classic is powered by the exclusive Citizen automatic calibre 9010 movement.Grand Classic AutomaticConsideration to detail articulates the rich character of the Signature Grand Classic Automatic. With its distinctive recessed dial and exceptionally clear lines, the Grand Classic Automatic’s appearance expresses perfection, as does its automatic movement. A specially designed and decorated rotor with 24 jewels can be viewed through an exhibition caseback that fascinates the eye.Diagram of FeaturesColor Variations Since its foundation in 1930, CITIZEN has promoted a multi-cultural mindset that fosters excellence and creativity. The very name of the brand conveys a deep respect toward craftsmanship and considered as familiar by citizens the world-over. So as a “citizen” of the world, we bear the responsibility to help cultivate a culture of positive change and on-going evolution through our craft. We take that mission seriously and steadfastly welcome what the future may bring. As a true manufacture d’horlogerie, CITIZEN integrates a comprehensive manufacturing process from creating individual components to a watch’s final assembly. It’s an artisan’s approach to watch making based on pushing forward the boundaries of technology and leveraging our experience toward exploring new possibilities. One pivotal technological breakthrough was the development of a light-driven watch. CITIZEN pioneered this engineering innovation well ahead of other watch manufacturers as early as 1976, which led to the launch of the highly acclaimed Eco-Drive in 1995. Utilizing electrical power converted from virtually any light source, this extraordinary innovation changed forever the way watches could be powered. Eco-Drive eliminated the need to ever replace batteries, which made it especially beneficial to areas where such specialist batteries were not obtainable. This leveled the field for citizens of virtually every country to be able to experience unrestricted joy of wearing and using a CITIZEN watch. The product development policy, “The Fusion of Technology and Beauty,” remains a constant motivation for us to merge cutting-edge technology with perfection of design beauty, which as a consequence inspires people to strive to be their best at any time. CITIZEN launches a new campaign in collaboration with Wieden+Kennedy, Better Starts Now. This is the simple belief that no matter who you are or what you do, it is always possible to make something better — and now is the time to start doing it. We believe that better and now are both infinite, and that there is always a next ‘better’ and a new ‘now’ in which you can start pursuing it. It was clear from the onset of this project that we are dedicated to this ideal…not to the past but to the present, and all the way we can improve it. To help communicate this belief to the world we have created a new global CITIZEN brand movie, brand identity and brand website that represents out Better Starts Now philosophy.
S**N
love the watch
Great watch, I love it. Beautiful, simple, elegant, and classy all come to mind when I where this watch. Time keeping is spot on and it has automatic and manual winding plus hacking.I give the watch itself 5 stars but the bracelet 3 or 4 stars. The bracelet just was not at the same level as the watch. The first thing I did was take off the bracelet and replace it with a nice black leather band. It looks awesome.Would I buy it again if I had to, absolutely.
C**H
High-End Citizen with quality internal automatic movement
I have owed many different watches over my adult years, starting with a titanium Citizen Eco-Drive, followed by an Omega Seamaster, Orient Orange Mako, Wenger Battalion, and finally this Signature Grand Classic automatic watch.The black dial model that I bought is a stunning piece that can easily hold its own with my Omega. The first thing I noticed was that the dial face has an exquisitely detailed multi-leveled and textured face -- which in my mind translates as a high-end feature - almost as if it's giving you more to look at than just the time. Inside beats one of Citizen's newest automatic movements, the Citizen/Miyota Caliber 9010 24-jewel automatic movement. The watch is covered front and back in anti-reflective Sapphire crystal. Like the anti-reflective coating on glasses, this has a very slight tint to it when viewed at an angle, and this only further adds to the appearance of the watch face. The rear display case is held in place by four screws. The silver hands and hour markers have an inset lume, which glows a cool Citizen blue. The crown is a bit on the chunky side, but luckily has side guards. Strangely, the crown does not screw down and is not "signed" or marked in any way. I would have thought that on a (relatively expensive) watch such as this, that there would be more in the way of signage.The bracelet is made in China, and if there is a "weak link" in the overall design of the watch, I feel that it's probably within the clasp locking mechanism, which quite frankly feels slightly cheap. Functional, yes, but I almost wish it was more difficult to open, if that makes any sense.The length of the watch band is adjustable of course, but it's via screw pins (not push pins as I originally thought).
J**H
Decent looking watch but not for me
I already own the Citizen titanium AT4010-50E and I have a bunch of nicer dress watches as well. The problem I had with my current lineup is that this watch wasn't better than my AT4010 for an every day wear but it also wasn't dressy enough to replace my "nicer" watches for going out. If you don't already own many watches this may be the watch for you. Amazon was great with returns as always. Just didnt "wow" me enough for me to keep it.
C**O
For the love of old school.
Don't believe the outrageous accuracy claims some owners have made. Great looking, simple watch. Elegant even. But accuracy is not one of its strong points. Mine is +1.5 minutes a week after 8 months. Still, it seems worth the inconvenience of a reset to have the soul of an analog timepiece.
J**M
Amazing quality
The Signature Collection Grand Classic is very well made, I'm impressed with this watch, and the movement is stunning. A bit expensive but this is no ordinary watch.If your looking for high quality give the Signature Collection serious consideration.
P**A
and focusses on making a simple watch look awesome. Looks similar to a Tag Heuer watches until ...
Everything about the watch says class and elegance. The simple design and materials are what really make the watch shine, even while being a watch without the bells and whistles. It doesn't have all the features you won't use anyway, and focusses on making a simple watch look awesome. Looks similar to a Tag Heuer watches until you realize out lifeless and flat the Tag looks compared to this Citzen watch. I love watches and own many. This is one of my go to watches.
S**A
Perfect
I have been collecting watches for some time now, and I can say without a doubt, this is the most stunning watch I have seen! Less is definitely more, only a window at 3 o'clock for the date,the watch is absolutely beautiful. The swift sweeping of the second hand punctuated by the gorgeous hour markers adds to this masterpiece. The only setback if any, is that it's automatic, not an eco-drive, but I'm investing in a self winding watch box to put that issue to rest.
S**T
Stunning!!!
So I got this watch and love it. Agree online pictures don’t do this one justice.. worn everyday since Last Saturday, roughly 5 days and I’m +10 seconds for the entire 5 days.. added some pics and video next to the Seiko sary055 for size compare
N**E
Four Stars
👌🏻👌🏻 Master piece!!
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