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Citizen Collection NB1050

38mm Popular Model Consistent Pricing
Low $315
Median $330
High $350
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The Citizen Collection NB1050 is a Japanese-market automatic that gets the everyday watch remarkably right: tidy proportions, crisp applied markers, and enough dial space to let everything breathe. Its 38mm case is a welcome choice if you want a straightforward three-hander that sits neatly on the wrist without looking undersized.

The white-dial version keeps things clean and legible, while the blue-dial version brings a sunburst finish that changes character with the light. Inside, Citizen’s 9011 automatic runs at a smooth 4Hz and supports both hand-winding and hacking—useful details when setting it precisely. Sapphire and Citizen’s Duratect surface treatment make this more than a pretty dial exercise. One fitting detail deserves attention: the 19mm lug spacing narrows your strap choices compared with the usual 18mm or 20mm, particularly if you already have a drawer full of favorites.

MovementAutomatic
Case Size38mm

What owners love

  • The alternating brushed and polished surfaces are a frequent highlight: the case edges, hands and applied markers have a crispness that owners particularly appreciate up close. The hardened case also earns praise for holding up well to everyday wear.
  • The 38mm case and relatively slim profile make it easy to wear without feeling undersized or bulky. Owners like how the uncluttered dial works with both casual clothes and a shirt cuff, rather than looking overtly sporty or dressy.

Common Criticisms

  • The 19mm lug spacing is an annoyance if you like changing straps. There are suitable options, but considerably fewer than for the more usual 18mm or 20mm widths.

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