The CITIZEN Eco-Drive Calibre A060 38.3mm Blue Washi Dial [AQ4106-26L]

The Citizen AQ4106-26L from The CITIZEN collection combines disciplined precision engineering with refined aesthetic expression. Built around the high-accuracy Eco-Drive Calibre A060, this timepiece is individually regulated to achieve an exceptional ±5 seconds per year — a level of performance that surpasses standard quartz tolerances and aligns with controlled high-precision regulation.

The pursuit of precision begins long before assembly. Only the most stable crystal oscillators are selected after a six-month observation period to verify long-term consistency. After casing, each movement is retested to ensure it meets Citizen’s exacting standards.

To maintain this level of accuracy across diverse environments, the A060 integrates an advanced temperature compensation system. Internal temperature is measured 1,440 times per day in 0.1-degree increments, allowing automatic real-time adjustment to counteract environmental influence.

Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology continuously converts natural or artificial light into stored energy, eliminating battery replacement while maintaining autonomy. When fully charged, the movement delivers approximately 1.5 years of operation, even without light exposure.

Beyond regulation and power efficiency, the A060 incorporates intelligent systems designed to preserve stability:

• Shock Detection protects alignment following impact

• Automatic Hand Position Adjustment preserves visual precision

• Overcharging Prevention regulates energy accumulation

• Insufficient Charge Warning alerts when energy reserves are low

• Energy Saving Function conserves power in darkness

• Time Difference Correction enables seamless zone adjustment

• Instant Date Change ensures precise midnight transition

• Perpetual Calendar automatically accounts for month length variation and leap years

Assembly takes place in a dedicated workshop in Nagano, Japan, where master craftsmen known as Meisters oversee final regulation and finishing.

The 38.3mm case is crafted from Super Titanium™ with DLC coating, a proprietary material significantly lighter and more scratch resistant than stainless steel. Protected by a dual spherical sapphire crystal, the blue dial reflects disciplined execution with applied indices and crisp hand finishes. The crocodile strap offers refined wrist presence and balanced comfort.

The AQ4106-26L is not a conventional quartz watch. It is a regulated solar precision instrument engineered for stability, autonomy, and refined performance.

Technical Specifications

Model: AQ4106-26L
Collection: The CITIZEN

Movement & Regulation

Calibre: Eco-Drive A060 (Solar Powered)
Accuracy: ±5 seconds per year
Power Reserve: Approximately 1.5 years when fully charged

Crystal Oscillator Selection:
Selected only after a six-month stability verification period.

Temperature Compensation System:
Internal temperature measured 1,440 times daily in 0.1-degree increments with automatic adjustment for peak precision.

Solar Energy Conversion:
Continuously converts natural or artificial light into stored energy — no battery replacement required.

Stability & Intelligent Functions

Power Reserve Indicator
Overcharging Prevention Function
Insufficient Charge Warning Function
Energy Saving Function
Shock Detection System
Automatic Hand Position Adjustment
Time Difference Correction
Instant Date Change
Perpetual Calendar

Case & Construction

Case Size: 38.3 mm
Material: Super Titanium™ with DLC Coating
Crystal: Dual Spherical Sapphire Crystal
Dial: Blue with applied indices
Strap: Crocodile Leather Strap
Clasp: Fold-Over Clasp with Push Button
Water Resistance: WR100 / 10Bar / 333ft

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