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[Purist]
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CITIZEN "Titania" Line launch
CITIZEN is launching the new "Titania" line in its xC (pronounce "cross-see) Brand, which targets ladies in 30s with chic, quality, and sophisticated taste. The brand or the new line may not be available globally (except for Asia) for now, but there is always the way to get one in this internet age 
The key is the material for the case and bracelet - yes, all Titanium. They even have YG/PG plated version as well. I had it with my hand and surprised at its light weight. Didn't have the scale with me, but couldn't be more than 30g. Also, titanium bracelet is for those with nickel allergy skin.
The common characters for the new line are:
1. Titanium case and bracelet with "Dura-tect" which is the special coating which consists of some sort of platinum mix that protects the surface from scratch (5 times stronger, by CITIZEN standard).
2. Sapphire glass, with AR coating, and with "99% clarity coating" for some limited model.
4. Real MOP dial.
Of course, they are all "Eco-Drive" and that may not be "purists" way, but with the expectation of the re-emergence of CITIZEN's mechanical master pieces, I will keep following the Brand. And this new line, by the way, is pretty attractive and well made, so may be a good present for your non-watch-disease wife or girl friend. Bang for the bucks, I am sure
CITIZEN Design Studio in the center of Tokyo's fashion district, Harajuku area.
There are lots of balloon (way above the pic frame) to show the "airy" tone...
Press day, but most press were women and it was really awkward time for me (sweat, sweat, sweat...).
This is "Happy Flight" model, the world time. Gold plated titanium.
30.1mm x 7.9mm
+/- 15 sec per month (when not in the radio wave area)
Perpetual calendar
5 AMT water resistance
"Perfex" - three functions in one: anti-magnetic, shock sensor and absorber, and automatic hand zero adjuster.
Very easy to change the time zone. Pull the crown once, then the second hand rotates and stops at the city it is now showing. You wind or unwind the crown to move the second hand to the city you desire. Push down the crown and the time changes to the time of the chosen city immediately.
A bit hard to read the city names for my aging eyes.... I guess 40s are a bit too old for this model...
Blue dial version.
All three colors.
The Chronograph model. Clover shape small second is its charm point.
Not Titania line, but existing interesting "Happy Flight" model - the font of all the cities are different
White dial version.
Toneau shape, non-Titania model.
In the showcase with light feathers...
Finger dessert of xC.
Thank you for reading.
Best,
Ken
Special Thanks to:
CITIZEN PR team - Ms. Kinoshita, Ms. Sakamoto, Ms. Iwahashi, and other staff, designers at the Design Studio.