The company was founded in 1930 by Japanese and Swiss investors. It took over Shokosha Watch Research Institute (established in 1918) and took over a part of the assembly plant established in Yokohama in 1912 by Swiss watchmaker Rodolph Schmidt. The Citizen trademark was first registered in Switzerland in 1918 for watches sold by Schmidt in Japan. The development of the brand was encouraged in the 1920s by Count Shinpei Goto, who hoped that watches would become affordable to the general public. Citizen's growth until World War II was based on technology transfers from Switzerland.
The company was founded in 1930 by Japanese and Swiss investors. It took over Shokosha Watch Research Institute (established in 1918) and took over a part of the assembly plant established in Yokohama in 1912 by Swiss watchmaker Rodolph Schmidt. The Citizen trademark was first registered in Switzerland in 1918 for watches sold by Schmidt in Japan. The development of the brand was encouraged in the 1920s by Count Shinpei Goto, who hoped that watches would become affordable to the general public. Citizen's growth until World War II was based on technology transfers from Switzerland.
in 4 offers
The company was founded in 1930 by Japanese and Swiss investors. It took over Shokosha Watch Research Institute (established in 1918) and took over a part of the assembly plant established in Yokohama in 1912 by Swiss watchmaker Rodolph Schmidt. The Citizen trademark was first registered in Switzerland in 1918 for watches sold by Schmidt in Japan. The development of the brand was encouraged in the 1920s by Count Shinpei Goto, who hoped that watches would become affordable to the general public. Citizen's growth until World War II was based on technology transfers from Switzerland.
The company was founded in 1930 by Japanese and Swiss investors. It took over Shokosha Watch Research Institute (established in 1918) and took over a part of the assembly plant established in Yokohama in 1912 by Swiss watchmaker Rodolph Schmidt. The Citizen trademark was first registered in Switzerland in 1918 for watches sold by Schmidt in Japan. The development of the brand was encouraged in the 1920s by Count Shinpei Goto, who hoped that watches would become affordable to the general public. Citizen's growth until World War II was based on technology transfers from Switzerland.
Last updated at 29/09/2024 01:32:14
+ $61.77 delivery
Go to store
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
+ $29.95 delivery
Go to store
+ $19.95 delivery
Go to store
Go to store
See 6 more history offers
available 11 days ago
Low stock
available about 1 month ago
Low stock
available 5 months ago
Low stock
available 7 months ago
Low stock
available 12 months ago
Low stock
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
originally posted on ebay.com
originally posted on ebay.com
Line | Promaster |
Movement | Automatic |
Caliber | Citizen 8203 |
Jewels | 21 jewels |
Frequency | 21.600 A/h |
Updated about 18 hours ago
See 6 more history offers
Line | Promaster |
Movement | Automatic |
Caliber | Citizen 8203 |
Jewels | 21 jewels |
Frequency | 21.600 A/h |