ⓘ Citizen
If you’ve been thinking of splurging on a sophisticated dress watch that really stands out from the crowd, you might want to check out Citizen’s newest Eco-Drive One. Originally unveiled in Japan in late May, the watch has now officially made its way to the US.
The Citizen Eco-Drive One AR5065-54W is visually striking. It sports a unique emerald green dial with a brushed texture surrounding its deep black center, complemented by shimmering rose gold hands, markers, and an inner ring. The striking color combination gives the watch a refined yet contemporary personality, while the contrast between the dark center and vibrant green outer section adds depth and visual intrigue.
Like other models in the Eco-Drive One collection (Eco-Drive Weeknder 47% off on Amazon), the AR5065-54W is defined by its remarkable thinness, measuring just 3.88mm thick—making it one of the slimmest solar-powered watches on the market. On the inside, you’ll find Citizen’s ultra-thin Eco-Drive 8826 movement, which itself measures only 1.0mm thick. Powered by light, the movement eliminates the need for regular battery replacements while maintaining an accuracy rating of ±15 seconds per month.
The sporty case design features sharp lines and four prominent screws on the bezel, giving the otherwise elegant dress watch a subtle technical edge. Citizen has also paid close attention to finishing. The stainless steel case and bracelet feature a refined hairline-brushed treatment, while the bezel’s beveled edges receive a mirror-like Zaratsu polish.
Comfort was clearly a priority during development. The case back adopts a two-piece construction without a traditional removable case back, which Citizen says helped achieve both the watch’s extreme thinness and its 5 ATM water resistance rating. The rear portion of the case is also shaped to better conform to the wrist.
Pricing & Availability
Limited to 250 pieces worldwide, Citizen’s limited-edition Eco-Drive One goes on sale in the US for $3,395. It will be available directly from the company’s online store.
Specifications
- Movement: Eco-Drive (solar-powered)
- Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month
- Case size: 38mm
- Case thickness: 3.88mm
- Weight: 96g
- Case material: Stainless steel with Duratect DLC coating
- Bracelet: Stainless steel with Duratect DLC coating
- Crystal: Sapphire crystal with Clarity Coating
- Dial: Forest green with black center and rose gold-tone accents
- Water resistance: 5 ATM (50 meters)
- Case construction: Two-piece case design without a traditional case back
- Crown: Rose gold-tone crown
- Finish: Hairline-brushed surfaces with Zaratsu-polished bezel bevels
- Power source: Light-powered Eco-Drive movement
- Case back: Numbered limited-edition engraving
- Limited edition: 250 pieces worldwide
- Model number: AR5065-54W
- Price: $3,395 USD
Kristen is a technology writer based in Toronto. He’s primarily interested in smartphone hardware, Android, Apple ecosystem, audio gear, and the intersection of technology and climate change. His first smartphone was the HTC Dream, and while he regards himself as an Android loyalist, he doesn’t mind using an iPhone as a secondary phone. When he’s not scouring his RSS feed for the latest tech news, you’ll likely find him glued to his Kindle Paperwhite reading his favorite non-fiction titles. He has also traveled extensively, having visited Australia, England, Nepal, and India.