CITIZEN: A "Direct Flight" Model Achieving the Thinnest Ever in the Series

CITIZEN
Series8 807

The "Direct Flight" model, achieving the thinnest in the series' history

CITIZEN's "Series 8" pursues a "less is more" aesthetic. For its seventh collection, the brand presents an Eco-Drive radio-controlled watch with world time, realized in a simple, modern, and slim design. The form is refined to its essentials.

Text by SHIBUYA Yasuhito

Simple & Modern

The case, constructed with an "eight-part structure" (hachitai kōzō), the stainless steel case and bracelet with a finish that highlights the material's texture, and the dial design based on black and white——CITIZEN's "Series 8" has appealed to design-conscious individuals with its simple, modern style reminiscent of contemporary architecture.

This seventh iteration adopts an unprecedentedly slim case measuring 9.67mm. While the diameter remains 43.6mm, the watch presents a significantly sleeker impression on the wrist compared to previous models.

Naturally, the functionality is equally impressive. It features maintenance-free Eco-Drive light-powered movement, a perpetual calendar,chronographCITIZEN's signature Direct Flight (world time) function, and radio-controlled capabilities supporting standard radio waves in four global regions. It's a practical, enduring piece that pairs seamlessly with business suits and stylish casual wear, truly a "hidden gem."

Series8 807

Case: 43.6mm diameter, Stainless Steel case
Movement: Eco-Drive (light-powered) quartz radio-controlled watch
Strap & Bracelet: Stainless Steel bracelet
Specifications: Perpetual calendar function, 1/20-second chronograph function, World time (Direct Flight) function, 10 ATM water resistance
Price: ¥231,000 (¥262,500 for the black model with Duratect DLC coating)
Release: Scheduled for mid-August release (black model in early December)