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Encyclopedia > Citizen Watch Co., Ltd

Citizen Watch Co., Ltd
Type Public
Founded 1918 as Shokosha Watch Research Institute (in May 28 1930, company took on current name)
Location Nishi Tokyo-shi, Tokyo; numerous locations [1]
Key people Makoto Umehara: President
Products Watch and parts, Information equipment and parts, Electronic equipment and parts, Industrial machinery and equipment, Jewelry etc
Revenue ¥375.7 billion ( image:red down.png$18.4 billion FY 2005)
Employees 17,987
Website www.citizen.co.jp

Citizen Watch Co., Ltd (Citizen Group) TYO: 7762 is a global corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. It is currently one of the world's largest producers of watches. Image File history File links Citizen_logo. ... A public company is a company owned by the public rather than by a relatively few individuals. ... 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Revenue is a US business term for the amount of money that a company can receive from its activities, mostly from sales of products and/or services to customers. ... Japanese 10 yen coin (obverse) showing Phoenix Hall of Byodoin Yen is the currency used in Japan. ... Red down arrow for negative revenue from the previous fiscal year. ... A fiscal year or financial year is a 12-month period used for calculating annual (yearly) financial reports in businesses and other organizations. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... The front page of the English Wikipedia Website. ... The Tokyo Stock Exchange (東京証券取引所 Tōkyō Shōken Torihikijo, abbreviated TSE) is the worlds second-largest stock exchange market. ... It has been suggested that Incorporation (business) be merged into this article or section. ... Headquarters of Tokyo Metropolitan Government View of Tokyos Shibuya district Tokyo ) (help· info), literally eastern capital, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and includes the highly urbanized downtown area formerly known as the city of Tokyo which is the heart of the Greater Tokyo Area. ... In naval parlance, watches are a timekeeping convention. ...


Citizen watches usually feature an Eco-Drive. Eco-Drive watches are powered by several economically friendly power sources that range from a solar panel hidden under the face of the watch, to a kinetically (movement) powered watch. All Citizen Eco-Drive models are made in Japan. Eco-Drive is a type of solar powered wrist watches manufactured by the Citizen Watch Co. ...


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