The New Citizen Zenshin 60 Super Titanium Collection

Lately, Citizen has gained unbelievable visibility with its ultra-accessible tackle the Eighties watch with (kind of) an built-in bracelet, the Tsuyosa. With its cool design, enjoyable colors, a number of sizes, and truthful value, it introduced again the model on the cool wall (Prime Gear viewers will perceive the reference…) Constructing on the success of this assortment, Citizen launched final yr the NJ0180 Sequence, which I named again then the Titanium Tsuyosa. And I used to be fallacious, because it now has its personal nickname, the Zenshin. There’s now a brand new mannequin, the NK5020 sequence, which comes with new dial colors, some up to date design parts and an upgraded motion inside.

The identify Zenshin means development, enchancment, or progress in Japanese. This very precept underpinned the world’s first titanium watch, offered by Citizen in 1970 with the X-8 Chronometer. And it was this identical precept that, over the next 55 years, led to distinctive manufacturing experience and in-house developments. With such an extended expertise within the discipline of titanium watches, due to a analysis centre opened in 1964, the model can now provide its applied sciences at inexpensive costs, akin to Tremendous Titanium (1990) and Duratect (2006), bringing lightness and resistance with surface-hardening course of (about 5 instances superior to that of stainless-steel). Light-weight, hypoallergenic, strong, and scratch-resistant, with out having to interrupt the financial institution.

Following the NJ0180 Sequence of 2024, the Citizen Zenshin assortment grows with 4 new references referred to as the NK5020 Sequence. And if there’s so much in widespread with final yr’s watches, some notable evolutions are to be reported. For starters, the center case is an identical, with its basic faceted barrel form, satin-brushed surfaces and polished accents – all signature parts of the sporty-chic class. The size are about the identical too, with a 40.5mm diameter, a thickness of 11.25mm. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, the again is see-through and water-resistance is rated at 100m – greater than sufficient for day by day use.

As you possibly can anticipate from Citizen, these new Zenshin 60 Small Seconds are product of Tremendous Titanium with Duratect therapy, and can thus really feel ultra-light on the wrist, whereas retaining robust resistance to exterior parts and scratches. New for this NK5020 Sequence is the 12-sided bezel, which provides a contact of boldness to the general design. And right here, opposite to the Tsuyosa, now we have a crown classically at 3 o’clock. The watches are worn on a effectively built-in single-row Tremendous Titanium bracelet, closed by a folding clasp.

One other notable distinction comes from the dial. Certainly, colors and show have been revised. The bottom of all editions has a gradient or smoked impact – darker in direction of the sides – over 4 interesting colors with a vertically-brushed impact; mild blue, darkish blue, copper and inexperienced. The small seconds counter is initially positioned at 4:30 and, as you possibly can see, the date window of the NJ0180 Sequence is gone. The massive baton hour markers and fingers are generously crammed with luminescent materials.

The ultimate evolution will be seen contained in the case. These new Citizen Zenshin 60 Tremendous Titanium fashions have a brand new motion, which explains the 60 within the identify. Sharing the identical engine because the Tsuyosa Small Second sequence, Calibre 8322, this in-house motion shops now 60 hours of vitality when totally wound. It nonetheless runs at a 3Hz frequency and incorporates a cease seconds perform.

Accessible as of Could 2025 and a part of the everlasting assortment, the watches from Citizen Zenshin 60 Tremendous Titanium NK5020 sequence are priced at EUR 499… One other banger from Citizen. For extra particulars, please go to CitizenWatch.eu or CitizenWatch-International.com.