Citizen Launches Fastest GPS Satellite Watch Ever Produced in 2 Stellar Colours

By Danial Martinus  •  26 Aug 2024 in Fashion

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When it comes to watches, enthusiasts tend to snub quartz-powered timepieces in favour of purely mechanical offerings. But Citizen has just launched the Satellite Wave X, a quartz watch that has the honour of being the fastest GPS satellite watch in the world.

Its stunning satellite-inspired design and functionality makes it a watch to be reckoned with for sure, even among the snobbiest watch enthusiasts.

What on Earth is a GPS satellite watch?

Before we dive into GPS satellite watches, it’s important to note that all watches (yes, even the expensive six-figure ones) deviate in terms of time accuracy. You can adjust the time to be as accurate as possible on one day, but give it a day or two and you can see it’s off by anywhere between 5 seconds and even 45 seconds. This might not matter much to most people, but it shows that a watch is still imperfect in that aspect.

Bearing that in mind, GPS satellite watches like the Citizen Wave X communicate with a network of satellites in outer space to track its global position. This means that, no matter where you are in the world, the watch will automatically adjust itself to the correct time based on its position on Earth. This will still work even if you change time zones. It takes just three seconds for the watch to communicate with orbiting satellites to get the correct time. This also means that the watch has incredible time accuracy.

And if you happen to find yourself in an area with a bad satellite signal, the Citizen Satellite Wave X has a rated accuracy of ±5 seconds per month, which is extremely impressive for any watch, quartz or mechanical.

A design that has out-of-this-world looks

The Citizen Satellite Wave X has a satellite-inspired design that makes it a real head-turner. It features an integrated bracelet, making for a sleek, uninterrupted transition between the super titanium watch case and bracelet.

Speaking of the watch case, it’s got a diameter of 45.4mm. Folks with bigger-than-average wrists will have no problem rocking this timepiece. However, people with smaller wrists (especially those who are more accustomed to watches between 38mm and 40mm) might have a more difficult time getting this watch to look ‘normal’ sized on their wrists. But hey, to each their own!

The watch case also features sharp angles and a geometric design, with a glittery, starry sky printed on the dial to remind you of the its satellite origins. You can also have this dial in two flavours: Blue and black.

In terms of complications on the dial, you have a white date window at 3 o’clock, as well as day, power reserve, and light indicators grouped together between 7 and 8 o’clock. Rounding off the dial is a world timer. For a watch with this many complications, we can safely say they were laid out in a very neat, tasteful way.

A watch for the ages

Powering the Citizen Satellite Wave X is an EcoDrive movement, the Cal. F150. This means it’s powered by light, which explains the inclusion of a light level indicator among its complications. It’s got a battery life of seven years, assuming it never sees the light of day — ever. So you can rest assured knowing that this watch will power through for quite a long time with normal use.

Even if none of these specs impress you, the Citizen Satellite Wave X is definitely something to keep your eye on, regardless of your preferences.

If you want to get your hands on one, the watch is scheduled for release in September 2024, and it’ll cost you US$1,500. Not exactly entry-level pricing, but they’re definitely not Rolex or Audemars Piguet numbers either.

To learn more about the Citizen Satellite Wave X, click here.

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