Best Citizen Watches For Men in 2021

The stylish looks of the Avion Eco-Drive add some old school glamor as it channels the golden age of travel. With its design deliberately reminiscent of 1950s aviator style, you’ll love the vintage vibe. There’s not too many bells and whistles we think it is all the better for it.

It has a lux leather strap with contrast stitching as well as luminous markers and classic day/date function, contained in a large round stainless steel case with charcoal grey dial.

With the super-performing Eco-Drive , you get well-priced watch with a classic feel that will look as good with jeans as it will with your best business suit. For more classic looking watches, check out our front pocket watches guide.

The AR is a big, bold, black watch with a modern appeal designed to keep time with a new generation of Citizen wearers. Citizen has aimed to make the AR more than a hardwearing timepiece – it’s a lovely looking accessory with an edgy feel at a not so edgy price.

With Citizen’s signature eco-drive technology, which uses light rather than battery power to keep it ticking, the AR offers the right amount of tech-spec to make a tough younger crowd happy. The matt black chroma finish has been produced with techniques to make a car body-sprayer proud, with the color layered to produce a hard wearing and vibrant finish. Water-resistant to 330ft, this is a watch that will travel in style. Our handy guide to the best Stuhrling watches features more great products like this.

Citizen has resurfaced an old classic diving watch with the Eco-Drive Promaster, taking the original released in the 90s and bringing it to bang up-to-date for the 21st Century.

Adding the Eco Drive technology, the Promaster Diver just needs light to recharge and is water resistant to 660ft. Light and comfortable, with a molded polyurethane band and buckle closure, the Eco-Drive Promaster is a tough, functional watch that won’t let you down. Whether you are about town or diving under the surface, the easy to read display and luminous hands will ensure you keep to time. This is a good-looking revamp of the old Promaster, destined to become a classic of its own.

When it comes to Citizen watches for men, the Chandler Eco-Drive is one of the most practical, with rugged good looks at a great price. This stainless steel military-inspired watch comes with a tough green canvas band to keep you on time, whether out about town or out in the field.

Making the most of Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology, the outdoor life will keep this timepiece continually ticking. We also like the simplicity of how it alerts you if it is losing its charge, with the second hand in the chronograph dial jumping in two-second increments. Water resistant to 330ft, a tough mineral crystal window, and bright luminous hands, the Chandler is a great value, hardworking watch you’ll be happy to wear every day.

This is a great looking 42mm titanium watch with enough science spec to keep even a physicist happy.

Solar-powered with Citizen’s Eco-Drive, the Titanium is much more than a way to tell the time. It’s a chronograph, has a tachymeter on the bezel, a perpetual calendar, alarm, and has radio-controlled atomic timekeeping that never misses a beat. There’s even a power indicator to let you know when the levels are getting low.

With all this tech, it’s inevitable that the dial on this handsome Citizen watch will be a tad overcrowded but it really doesn’t spoil the user factor. And a super-tough, anti-reflective sapphire crystal window will help keep your view scratch-free.

The Blue Angels is a big, bold ‘look at me’ watch that gives you a lot of bang for your buck. Powered by Citizen’s signature Eco-Drive, it comes in at just under $400 and is an easy-to-use investment piece that pays homage to the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels elite flight squadron.

Billed as one of the most accurate timepieces in the world, the Blue Angels has to be one of the best Citizen watches for men out there. And its tech is super impressive: a radio-controlled perpetual calendar, chronograph, and world timer with atomic timekeeping in five time zones (North America, the UK, Europe, Japan, and China) and automatic time in 26 world cities. This handsome timepiece comes in stainless steel with blue ion plated bezel and an intricate blue and yellow dial with a non-reflective sapphire crystal window. Very smart. For more similar timepieces check out our top Invicta watches review.

We do love a leather watch strap and the Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Chronograph Watch wears it well. This stylish watch comes with a croc-embossed version that’s comfortable to wear. This may look like a classic watch, but it also comes with enough functionality to step it up.

The brushed stainless steel case and dial feature three contrasting chronograph sub-dials and a date window that houses its perpetual calendar, so you’ll never miss a date. Initially setting your watch may prove fiddly but persevere and you’ll have a watch you’ll just want to keep wearing. For more great watches, check out Tissot watches review.

Step over to the dark side with this sleek, moody-looking, and stunning minimalist watch.

In a matt black with a linked-leather wristband, the Ion-plated Axiom can elevate any outfit without trying too hard. Equipped with just a date window and two super-slim hands, this is a seriously cool watch that demands attention. Stylish touches including stainless steel accents and flat edge-to-edge glass on the dial set this well-priced watch apart. Featuring Citizen’s Eco-Drive, the Axiom is also powered by light, so you can just keep going after dark.

When the heat is on, then this Citizen watch for men with its practical styling and the rubberized strap is your go-to guy. Powered by light, this watch can stay charged for up to six months and is totally comfortable on the wrist, whatever the temperature.

The AR’s sturdy black and gunmetal grey design looks great with jeans and T and adds a sporty edge to more formal wear. The functions are solid and straightforward – three-hand display, white and orange-tone hands, and date window – and it comes complete with a scratch-resistant mineral window and a large 45mm casing. This is a casually fantastic watch with a tough edge for the man who plays hard. Our Garmin watches list offers more great watches with rubber bands so check them out.

We can’t do a review of their best watches without including a Citizen gold watch and with the Corso, we have a little beauty.  In a subtle gold-tone that looks more expensive than its $145 price tag, this handsome watch brings style to any outfit without breaking the bank. Add a sophisticated champagne-colored dial and you have a watch to make your wrist pop.

But don’t be fooled by its delicate looks, the Corso’s also a tough cookie, with a strong scratch-resistant mineral window, push-button safety catch, and a casing that’s water-resistant to 330 feet. A great priced watch that would make any businessman feel boss.

The classic tactical watch has been given an urban makeover, with this version showcasing a great quality leather strap and nice contrasting stitch detail.

It has all the sturdy styling and function you’d expect from an action watch, but the added leather also gives it an about town vibe at an affordable price. The Eco-Drive Military is also a super lightweight watch that sits comfortably on the wrist and is effortless to wear.

A sold black dial, with contrasting silver-tone hands and enough luminosity to give a clear reading 24/7, this is an understated watch that will take you skirmish-free from office to a night out on the town.

Now here’s a men’s watch that totally means business, with a bucket load of technical functions packed into one awesome timepiece. At 48mm, it’s one of the largest in our best Citizen’s watches for men review and is designed to be noticed. The Navihawk virtually holds court on your wrist and defies you to need any other way of telling the time.

This Eco-Drive powered super watch has atomic clock synchronization for superior accuracy, a world clock to display the time in 43 cities, a 99-minute countdown timer, two alarms, and a coordinated universal time display. All of this time technology is presented in a stainless steel case with black ion plating, with a deep embossed black polyurethane strap and a black, luminous dial. The face of this watch can be a little overwhelming but if you make the effort to use its functionality rather than leaving it as eye candy you get a seriously impressive timepiece for your money. If you love a watch with an interesting design, make sure to check out our review of the best skeleton watches on the market.

Perpetual Calendar is a sporty-looking watch that combines bold silver-toned styling with a host of ‘functions that is sure to garner some envious looks, whether you’re at the bar or in the boardroom.

A super-sized 47mm stainless steel casing and dial houses all the time functions and once you get used to the layout, you can get what you need at a quick glance. And with a 1/20 second chronograph that measures up to 60 minutes, perpetual calendar, second-time zone option, and alarm, this is also a great watch to accompany you on your travels. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, also check out our cool compass watches guide.

If the trail is your spiritual home, then this tough Cordura strapped timepiece is your perfect wrist companion.

BU2055-08X’s large open face in an off-khaki hue is easy to look at, and with clear black numerals and bright luminous hands, you will be timed to perfection, even after the sun goes down. Eco-Drive powered, this watch is no stranger to endurance and is water-resistant to 330ft. It’s also got three chronograph sub-dials, a date window, and a stationary bezel as well as a super-tough mineral dial cover.

It is a little on the heavy side but sits reassuringly well, although the strap takes a little breaking in to get it molded to your wrist. Our handy guide to the amazing altimeter watches features more great products like this.

If gold-tone styling isn’t your thing, then check out the silver version of the rather lovely Citizen Corso.

At a price that gives more expensive stainless steel bracelet watches a run for their money, the Corso oozes simplicity and class. Like its gold-toned stablemate, the Corso is powered by Citizen’s Eco-Drive and comes with a tough mineral dial window, push-button safety catch, and a casing that’s water-resistant to 330 feet.

This is a very business-like watch that can lift any outfit without lifting too many bucks out of your wallet. If you are a businessman, our Rado watches review offers more nice options for you.

We return to the stylish Avion but this time it has been teamed with a lux chocolate leather strap and a black dial face for a strong-looking timepiece we really like.

With the Avion, you can channel your inner 1950s aviator dude with this large faced watch that sits naturally on the wrist for a comfortable, retro-cool fit. Simple, effective functions and Eco-Drive powering makes this a fuss-free watch you’ll want to wear again and again. And with its reasonable price tag, it’ll make a great addition to any watch collection. Find more great products like this by checking out Pilot watches guide.

Go undercover with this stunning blackout chronograph which takes a stealth approach to watch design. There’s something secret military about this chunky watch that would add a mysterious vibe to your wardrobe. But there is nothing blank about the Nighthawk as it’s packed with essential features to make any Top Gun take notice.

Black ion-plated, the Nighthawk is one cool Citizen men’s watch, with a black-and-charcoal dial, date window, tachymeter outer dial, and three chronograph function sub-dials to keep you punctual, whatever the day – or night – may throw at you.

At over $300, the Nighthawk is not cheap but it’s the dark horse of our best Citizen watches for men review. More stunning watches can be found in our Diesel watches guide.

Looking for a lightweight sporty watch? Then let us introduce you to Citizen’s Eco-Drive ‘Titanium’ Quartz, your wrist’s new best friend.

Made from titanium, this silver-toned watch has an added protective coating to make it five times harder, meaning it’s a timepiece that can keep up with a man on the go. It has a lovely large and muted silver dial that adds to the overall aesthetic and a scratch defying sapphire window to keep it all protected. The silver-grey hands could be a tad more distinctive, but that’s just a minor quibble.

All in all, a lux looking watch that justifies its price tag and can step it up when you do.

For the serious watersports enthusiast, we really like this pimped-up version of Citizen’s Promaster Diver.

Water-resistant to 984ft, with a dial and luminous hands that are super clear, this Promaster favorably compares to more expensive marine sports watches. The ideal outdoor waterproof watch, the Promaster thrives on light, thanks to the Eco-Drive recharge, and has a one-way rotating elapsed-time bezel that’s a cinch to use. The 42mm casing is made from stainless steel which has a diamond-like coating so it can handle the wear and tear of diving.

There’s also an expanding Polyurethane strap to fit over your wetsuit or under your business suit sleeve. ISO-compliant, the Promaster Professional is totally up to the job. Say hello to your new dive buddy.

The last Chandler Eco-Drive to make our Best Citizen Watches for Men Top 20, this version of the popular everyday watch comes with a quality chocolate brown leather strap and contrasting stitch detail.

The black face of this handsome watch pops against the brown, making it a stylish timepiece to wear, night or day. Clear white numerals and glow in the dark hands and a small day/date window give you the basics you need for a reliable watch that looks more expensive than its $130-ish price tag. For all stylish gents out there, we have reviewed Daniel Wellington watches so check them out.