Watch Care

Can I wear my Promaster Diver watch in a hot tub?

While the Promaster Diver and other diver watches can withstand hot water temperatures for a short period of time, we...

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How do I set Daylight Saving Time on my Citizen watch?

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is individually set depending on the area of the U.S. you live in. The four U.S. time zone...

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What is the difference between mineral crystal  vs. sapphire crystal?

  Mineral crystal glass is made from silica and is manufactured using regular tempered glass. This tempering process ...

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Why do watches and clocks with Roman numerals use “IIII” instead of “IV”?

You may have noticed this somewhat unusual use of Roman numerals on a watch face. with four o’clock represented as ‘I...

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What is the value of my Citizen watch?

Please be advised we are unable to authenticate or provide the value of older or vintage watches as this is not a ser...

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What is the best way to care for my watch?

Metal watch bands will retain their beauty for a long time if proper care is exercised; however, occasional cleaning ...

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Manuals & Setting Instructions

How do I get a manual for my watch?

Visit our Setting Instructions page to search for your watch's Setting Instructions guide/manual by model number or c...

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My Eco Drive watch is not keeping time. How can I fix this?

Our watches are multifunctional and depending on the caliber it may need to recharge, battery replaced, or need windi...

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How to set a radio control and satellite wave watch?

Radio Control & Satellite Wave: Depending on the caliber, there are certain steps you must take to set the time/date....

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How do I charge my eco-drive watch?

Your new Eco-Drive timepiece is specially powered by proprietary ECO-DRIVE TECHNOLOGY, which converts any source of l...

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How do I find my watch caliber number?

The caliber number is engraved on the caseback of your watch. In the first example below (Edge engraved) the caliber ...

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Is it safe to turn the crown backwards to set the time?

Yes, it is safe to turn the crown counter clockwise to set your watch. For detailed setting instructions for your wat...

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Warranty & Watch Registration

How do I manually add a watch?

To manually add a watch to the "My Drawer" of the My Citizen app, simply follow the following steps: 1) Tap "Add New ...

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How can I remove a watch from "My Drawer"

If you have added the wrong watch, or would like to remove a watch from "My Drawer" follow these simple steps. 1) Loc...

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Why doesn't the Citizen app recognize my watch?

The My Citizen app uses OCR technology to recognize your watch. The caseback information, in particular, has importan...

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I purchased in the USA but live elsewhere. How long is my warranty?

The warranty period for residents outside of the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Mexico is 1 year.

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How long is the warranty on my Citizen Watch?

Your Citizen Watch comes with a five-year, limited warranty. When you register your watch online or through our My Ci...

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Parts & Repairs

Can I buy a replacement strap, links, or parts for my watch?

Straps, links, and parts may be available for certain Citizen watch models. To find out if a replacement strap or par...

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How can I make the bracelet bigger on my watch?

If the bracelet on your watch is too small and you do not have any spare links, you will need to purchase additional ...

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How do I send my watch in for repairs?

For service evaluations and repairs within the U.S. -- Please package your timepiece carefully and securely to protec...

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How can I change the size of my watch band?

We offer complimentary sizing on watches purchased at citizenwatch.com at the time of purchase by selecting the desir...

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