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Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1020-61E)

The Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1020-61E) is a current-production dress watch with a super titanium (duratect platinum) case, finished with duratect platinum (light silver). At 84 g it sits among the heavier dress watches in the guide, and is priced well above the $643 median for the category. The maker states no nickel-bearing steel at any skin-contact point, across the case, caseback and bracelet.

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Price
≈$1,658 (¥264,000)
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Super Titanium (Duratect Platinum)
Weight
84 g (with bracelet)
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Dress
Case diameter
41.0 mm
Thickness
11.9 mm
Origin
Japan
Movement
Eco-Drive radio-controlled (multi-band)
Caliber
Citizen H874
Power reserve
Solar (about 2.5 years power-save)
Complications
Day-date, Worldtimer, Perpetual calendar
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Duratect Platinum (light silver)
Finish technology
Surface hardening
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Maker states none
Bracelet / strap
Super Titanium bracelet, three-fold push clasp
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire (anti-reflective)
Display back
No
Dial
Grey dial, moon-phase subdial
Dial colours
Grey
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Hardness, Construction, Lume
High confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Citizen Japan, Exceed BY1020-61E (maker product page)
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1020-61E) nickel-free?

On the maker's published specification, no nickel-bearing steel touches the skin: a super titanium (duratect platinum) case with a titanium caseback, plus a non-steel crown and bracelet and clasp. That is what the guide records rather than a test of the watch, so confirm the contact points with the maker before buying if you react to nickel.

What is the case material of the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1020-61E)?

The Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1020-61E) has a super titanium (duratect platinum) case with a titanium caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1020-61E)?

It is 41.0 mm in diameter, 11.9 mm thick, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1020-61E) weigh?

About 84 g (w/ bracelet).

How much does the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1020-61E) cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $1,658.

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