New Releases · 2026-08-26
Citizen Eco-Drive Photon transforms light into a layered dial
Celebrating fifty years of light-powered Citizen watchmaking, the Eco-Drive Photon uses intersecting slits over a structural-colour layer to create optical changes as the dial catches the li
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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on WatchTime (August 26, 2026); manufacturer product information

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Celebrating fifty years of light-powered Citizen watchmaking, the Eco-Drive Photon uses intersecting slits over a structural-colour layer to create optical changes as the dial catches the light. The integrated rounded-octagonal Super Titanium case measures 39.6 mm.
The E036 light-powered quartz movement can run for approximately a year after a full charge. Silver BJ6560-53W and black-and-gold BJ6569-59X editions are each limited to 5,000 worldwide.

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WatchTime (August 26, 2026); manufacturer product information · Published 2026-08-26 ↗
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