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Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1026-65A)

The Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1026-65A) is a 41 mm Super Titanium dress watch with a Citizen H874 solar quartz movement. On the maker's specification no steel touches the skin, so the guide lists it as nickel-free.

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Price
≈$1,741 (¥275,000)
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) with Duratect Sakura Pink accents
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
White dial, moon-phase subdial
Dial colours
White
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Hardness, Construction, Lume
High confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Citizen Japan, Exceed BY1026-65A (maker product page)
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1026-65A) nickel-free?

On the maker's published specification, nothing that touches the skin is steel: the case, caseback, crown and bracelet with its clasp are all non-steel. The guide records what the maker publishes and has not tested the watch, so if you react to nickel, confirm the contact points with the maker before buying.

What grade of titanium is the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1026-65A)?

The maker confirms titanium but does not publish a grade. The maker calls the material Super Titanium. The caseback is titanium too.

What size is the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1026-65A)?

The case is 41 mm across and 11.9 mm thick. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1026-65A) weigh?

About 84 g on its bracelet.

How much does the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (BY1026-65A) cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $1,741.

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