Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this new watch, the Citizen CZ Smart Gen 2, and I gotta say, it’s pretty slick. I mean, Citizen’s been making watches forever, so you know they’ve got the whole watch-making thing down. But this is their first smartwatch, and I was curious to see how they’d do.

First off, I noticed that there weren’t a ton of reviews out there when I Googled it. I even checked some forums, but there wasn’t much chatter. So, I decided to just go for it and grab one myself. Ended up sending it back after a week and a half, but that’s a story for another time. I just wanted to share what I found out in my own way.
Unboxing and First Impressions
- Unboxed it and the first thing that hit me was how stylish it looked. I mean, it looks like a regular, classy watch, not some techy thing strapped to your wrist.
- Fiddled with the setup, which was a breeze. You just download an app, pair it with your phone, and you’re pretty much good to go. It works with iPhones, too, which is a plus.
Using the Watch Day-to-Day
- Started wearing it every day. It tracks the usual stuff – steps, sleep, workouts, calories burned, and your heart rate. Nothing groundbreaking, but it’s all there.
- Swiped left on the watch face to get to the quick info. You can start tracking a run, set a timer, check your heart rate – the basics you’d expect.
- Played around with the different watch faces. They’ve got a bunch, so you can switch it up depending on your mood or what you’re wearing.
Battery Life That Actually Lasts
Now, here’s the kicker – the battery. They claim it lasts 18 days, and honestly, it’s pretty darn close. I was charging it way less than other smartwatches I’ve tried. This hybrid smartwatch really does last a long time without needing to be plugged in. That’s a huge win in my book.
Wrapping It Up
So, yeah, that’s my little adventure with the Citizen CZ Smart Gen 2. It’s a solid first attempt at a smartwatch from a company that knows how to make a good-looking watch. It does what it’s supposed to do, the battery lasts forever, and it doesn’t scream “I’m a gadget!” I thought it was worth sharing, especially since there isn’t a whole lot of info out there. Hope this helps anyone who’s on the fence about it!
