A hands-on look at Citizen’s new sub-€250 titanium watches

Citizen is arguably the biggest name in affordable timepieces. Time and again, the Japanese brand proves that a great everyday watch doesn’t have to break the bank. The latest example is the Eco-Drive AW1900 series, a range of lightweight, sporty pieces priced below €250. I got to go hands-on with all four to see how they compare with Citizen’s other popular offerings.

There’s no shortage of accessibly priced Citizen watches. I’ve spent time with many of them, and the brand impresses me every time. My preferences naturally depend on the type of watch and each model’s styling, but there’s something for everyone. Our coverage illustrates that variety, from the popular Tsuyosa and sportier Tsuyosa Shore to the Zenshin collection . Each offers several configurations, and that’s before we get to the brand’s tool watches, such as the Promaster divers.…