Watch Care

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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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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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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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 value of my Citizen watch?

We are unable to authenticate or provide the value of older or vintage watches as this is not a service that we offer...

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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 set my watch?

I know my model number If you know your model number, go to www.citizenwatch.com and search or browse for your model....

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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 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 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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Warranty & Watch Registration

I haven’t received my watch registration verification code from the My Citizen App. What can I do?

If you haven’t received your verification code for the My Citizen App, please be sure to check your spam or junk fold...

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How do I register my watch?

If you are a U.S. resident, you can register your watch online through our website, or through the My Citizen App, av...

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How long is the warranty on my Citizen Watch?

A 5 Year Limited Warranty is valid in the United States.When you purchase a Citizen watch from our website or an auth...

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Parts & Repairs

How do I submit a watch for repair?

To request a repair or service for your watch, please complete this form in full. A customer care representative will...

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How do I check the status of my repair?

To check the status of your repair, please use this link to look up your repair by Repair Number and Repair Zip Code....

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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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I do not live in the US. Where can I find a service center in other countries?

To find a service center outside the United States, please click the link below. You’ll be redirected to our Citizen ...

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What is the status of my service or repair order?

You can check the status of your service or repair at any time by visiting the following link: https://www.citizenwat...

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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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