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Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (CB1080-52B)

The Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (CB1080-52B) is a current-production dress watch with a super titanium (duratect platinum) case, finished with duratect platinum (light silver). At 71 g it sits around the middle for dress watches in the guide, and is priced 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
≈$898 (¥143,000)
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Super Titanium (Duratect Platinum)
Weight
71 g (with bracelet)
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Dress
Case diameter
38.0 mm
Thickness
9.9 mm
Origin
Japan
Movement
Eco-Drive radio-controlled (multi-band)
Caliber
Citizen H149
Power reserve
Solar (about 2 years power-save)
Complications
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
Silver-white dial
Dial colours
White Silver
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Hardness, Construction, Lume
High confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Citizen Japan, Exceed CB1080-52B (maker product page)
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (CB1080-52B) 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 (CB1080-52B)?

The Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (CB1080-52B) 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 (CB1080-52B)?

It is 38.0 mm in diameter, 9.9 mm thick, and water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (CB1080-52B) weigh?

About 71 g (w/ bracelet).

How much does the Citizen Exceed Eco-Drive Radio-Controlled (CB1080-52B) cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $898.

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