I love Citizen watches and I’m happy to be able to use this one. It’s very stylish yet versatile. It doesn’t look like a smart watch yet it is. And that’s what I love about it. This hybrid design gives me the traditional look and feel with some tech built in. The setup is not difficult and the features are great. I would recommend to anyone.
This watch is 80% style and 20% tech. Perfect for when you want to keep a sense of class but still stay connected to the most important parts of your phone. It includes a heart rate monitor, Alexa functionality, and a variety of other features and watch faces. The screen blends nicely with the watch features, almost un-noticeable to anyone not looking for it. The strap is genuine leather and very comfortable.
Overall: This fits a niche but won’t be replacing my Apple Watch. However, if I didn’t already have an Apple Watch, this might be my choice. Looks: Miles better looking that Apple Watch, but not quite to the level of my favorite (original Withing Activite Saphire). This was a little too bulky for my taste in analog watches. Battery: Again miles better than Apple Watch. Think days/week. Love that it’s rechargeable, so that makes it the top in this area for me. Functionality: This is where it comes up short to the Apple Watch. The citizen doesn’t have as many integrations with third party apps, which I’ve become so ingrained into. In addition, the UI is a little clunky vs a touchscreen. It feels like using a Fitbit that looks and functions much better.
I received this Citizen CZ Smart Gen2 Hybrid Sport watch a few days ago and I absolutely adore this piece. It has a face that reminds you of an older watch but with the hybrid smartwatch face in the center. It perfectly syncs up with my Android phone and the notifications are spot on. The leather band is a nice touch as well!
