The predecessor of the West Rail City Company was the Institute of Gonggong, Japan. It was founded in 1918. It is mainly engaged in the development and manufacturing of clocks.The first pocket watch.At that time, the mayor of Tokyo, Mr. Fuji, named the form Citizen, and since then Citizen became the companys name.
Since its establishment in 1930, Citizen has always adhered to the concept of multiculturalism, and persisted in pursuing excellence and committed to innovation.As one of the world citizens (Citizen), West Rail City has the responsibility to use our craftsmanship to promote the active development and continuous evolution of world culture. We regard it as our responsibility and will unswervingly welcome all opportunities and challenges in the future.
As a professional comprehensive watch manufacturer, the watchmaking process of West Rail City fully includes various processes from a single component to the final assembly of the watch.We use artisans -like methods to create watches, continuously expand technology boundaries, and use our rich experience to explore new possibilities.
Looking back at the history of 84 years, we have repeatedly set a precedent.We took the lead in developing radio wave technology and satellite time technology, as well as revolutionary light capacity technology.As early as 1976, West Rail City took the lead in developing this innovation technology in the industry.Using any electrical energy converted into the light source, this extraordinary innovative technology has completely changed the driving method of the watch.Light power watches do not need to replace batteries frequently, which is especially convenient for areas that cannot obtain batteries in time.This enables citizens in each country to experience the fun of wearing and using West Rail City watches, leaving an unforgettable memory memory.
West Rail City has been thinking about the future, while continuous self -innovation and excellence.All our corporate activities are based on a belief, "the moment we have at this moment are the beginning of work for the beautiful world."This is also the vision shown by the new brand concept "BetterstartsNow" of West Rail City.We will continue to work hard to pursue the ultimate technology of the future, so that customers around the world will wear more top watches.
Light power is the patented technology of West Iron City. It uses natural light or artificial light to provide motivation for watch operation.The optical energy watch can convert any visible light source into a driving force for driving watches, and the remaining power is stored in a recycled rechargeable battery.This has made the West Rail City Watch won the reputation of environmental protection watches.
brand history
In the predecessor of the West Iron City in March 1918, the Institute of Shanggong House was founded
In December 1924, the first pocket watch of West Rail City was born
Established in May 1930 West Railway City Planning Club
The first watch of the West Iron City was born in June 1931
In March 1952, Japans earliest watches with monthly calendar functions were listed
In April 1956, Japans first watch with earthquake -proof function Parashock was listed on the market
In January 1958, exported watches to the Chinese market began
In June 1958, Japans first watch with alarm function Citizenalarm was listed on the market
July 1959 Japans first complete waterproof watch Parawater was listed on the market
In August 1962, the thinnest three -pin watch in the world was developed
In December 1965, CrystalSeven, a waterproof automatic watch displayed in the calendar and weekly, was listed on the market
In March 1966, Japans first electronic watch X-8 was launched
In January 1967, the worlds first crystal electronic quartz clock Crystron was listed
In May 1978, the worlds first ultra -thin quartz watch, the movement of the movement is less than 1 mm; the quartz watch ExceedGold launched
In November 1978, Japans first watch with dual display of numbers and pointers
In August 1981, the worlds first watch that can withstand 1300 meters of watches is listed on the market
In December 1986, the first years movement output is the worlds number one
In May 1993, the worlds first radio wave watch that can receive multi -round radio waves
In May 1995, the THECITIZEN series watches that provided free maintenance and permanent maintenance services were available for listing
In April 1996, the optical energy watch obtained Japan ECOMARK Environmental Certification
The XC series watch designed for modern women in November 1996 was listed
In December 1998, the worlds first model uses optical power and manual string as a power watch Promasteteco-DriveDuo
In June 1999, light -up energy radio wave watches were listed in Japan
In April 2001, the MU series of MU series watch was listed
In November 2002, the thinnest light kinetic energy Stiletto series watch was listed on the market
In June 2003, the worlds first built -in all -metal shell radio wave watch