CITIZEN EW2293-56E ECO-DRIVE WOMEN WATCH
EW2293-56E
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The Citizen EW2293-56E is a Corso, and it does something unusual for a watch this size: it is rated to 100 metres. Most 27mm women's watches stop at 30 or 50 metres, which means taking them off before a swim, a shower or the washing-up. This one you can simply leave on.
It does not look like a watch built for that. A high-polish gold-tone stainless steel case frames a deep black dial — the highest-contrast combination in the range, and the most formal. Luminous hands keep it readable in low light, and a date window sits on the dial. It reads as evening wear and behaves like a sports watch.
The case is 27mm across and 8.8mm thick, on a matching gold-tone multi-link bracelet with a push-button fold-over clasp. Inside, Eco-Drive Calibre E011 runs on any light with roughly six months of reserve and accuracy of about ±15 seconds a month. No battery, ever.
At a Glance
- BrandCitizen
- CollectionCorso
- MovementEco-Drive Calibre E011
- Case Size27mm
- Thickness8.8mm
- Case FinishGold-Tone Steel
- DialBlack
- HandsLuminous
- DateYes
- Power ReserveApprox. 6 Months
- Accuracy±15 Sec/Month
- Water Resistance100m (10 BAR)
Why You'll Love It
- 100 metres of water resistance on a 27mm dress watch is genuinely rare. Most watches this size are rated to 30m and have to come off before a shower — this one handles swimming and snorkelling without a second thought.
- Black and gold is the highest-contrast pairing Citizen offers in this case, and the most formal. It reads as evening wear rather than everyday, which is exactly why it also works under a cuff at the office.
- Luminous hands are unusual on a women's dress watch at this size — most drop them for the sake of a cleaner dial and leave you squinting in a restaurant.
- A black dial hides marks and wear far better than a pale one, so it stays looking new through daily use.
- The date window is quietly practical. Plenty of watches this size drop it for a cleaner dial and leave you reaching for your phone.
- It never needs a battery. Eco-Drive converts any light into power, with roughly six months of reserve from a full charge and no service appointments to remember.
- Quartz accuracy of around 15 seconds a month — set it and forget it, with no daily variance to correct.
- The multi-link bracelet is a comfort design that flexes with the wrist, rather than a rigid flat-link band that sits across it.
Perfect For
- Gold-Tone Watch Fans
- Black Dial Wearers
- Office to Evening
- Beach & Pool
- Travel & Holiday
- Low-Maintenance Wearers
- Slim Wrists
- Anniversary Gift
Key Features
- 100-metre water resistance (10 BAR) — rated for swimming, showering and snorkelling. Unusual at this case size. Not rated for scuba diving.
- Deep black dial with luminous hands — high contrast against the gold-tone case, and readable in low light.
- Gold-tone stainless steel case and bracelet — a high-polish ion-plated finish across case and every bracelet link.
- Citizen Eco-Drive Calibre E011 — powered by any light source, natural or artificial, with a power reserve of approximately six months from a full charge and accuracy of around ±15 seconds per month. No battery replacement, ever.
- Date display — a calendar window on the dial.
- 27mm case, 8.8mm thick — compact and slim enough to sit under a sleeve.
- Multi-link comfort bracelet — with a push-button fold-over clasp.
- Mineral glass — impact resistant, over the dial.
- Insufficient charge warning and overcharge prevention — the watch signals when it needs light, and protects the cell once fully charged.
Technical Specifications
The Citizen EW2293-56E is a 27mm women's watch from the Corso collection, powered by Citizen's Eco-Drive Calibre E011 — a light-powered quartz movement with a power reserve of approximately six months, accuracy of around ±15 seconds per month, an insufficient-charge warning and overcharge prevention. The gold-tone stainless steel case measures 8.8mm thick with mineral glass over a black dial with luminous hands and a date display. It is fitted with a matching gold-tone multi-link bracelet with push-button fold-over clasp, and is water resistant to 100 metres.
| Model Number | EW2293-56E |
| Case Material | Gold-Tone Ion-Plated Stainless Steel |
| Finish | High Polish |
| Case Diameter | 27mm |
| Case Thickness | 8.8mm |
| Glass | Mineral Glass |
| Water Resistance | 100 Metres (10 BAR) |
| Colour | Black |
| Hands | Luminous |
| Date Display | Yes |
| Display | Three-Hand plus Date |
| Material | Gold-Tone Ion-Plated Stainless Steel |
| Style | Multi-Link Comfort Design |
| Clasp | Fold-Over with Push Buttons |
| Calibre | Citizen E011 |
| Type | Eco-Drive (Light-Powered Quartz) |
| Power Reserve | Approx. 6 Months (Fully Charged) |
| Accuracy | Approx. ±15 Seconds per Month |
| Functions | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date |
| Insufficient Charge Warning | Yes |
| Overcharge Prevention | Yes |
| Battery Replacement | Not Required |
Best Matched With
- Little Black Dress
- Camel Coat
- Cream Blouse
- Gold Jewellery
- Navy Tailoring
- Black Leather
- Evening Wear
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I swim with this watch?
Yes. With 100-metre (10 BAR) water resistance it is suitable for swimming, showering and snorkelling — which is unusual for a watch this size, as most 27mm women's watches are rated to 30 metres and should be taken off before water. It is not rated for scuba diving. Rinse with fresh water after saltwater or pool exposure to protect the gold-tone finish.
Is the case gold or steel?
Both, in a sense. The case and bracelet are stainless steel with a gold-tone ion-plated finish applied across the whole watch. It is not solid gold. Ion plating bonds the colour to the steel rather than sitting on the surface like paint, so it wears considerably better than a coated finish.
Should I choose the black or the mother-of-pearl dial?
Same 27mm gold-tone case, same Calibre E011, same 100m water resistance and date function — only the dial changes. The EW2293-56E in black is the higher-contrast, more formal choice and hides everyday marks better. The EW2293-56D uses a mother-of-pearl dial, which is softer, warmer and unique to each watch because it is cut from natural shell.
Are the hands luminous?
Yes. The hands carry luminous fill, so the time stays readable in low light — a restaurant, a cinema, waking at night. It is a genuinely useful feature that most women's dress watches at this size leave out.
How does Eco-Drive work?
A solar cell beneath the dial converts light into electrical energy and stores it in a rechargeable cell. Any light works — sunlight through a window, office lighting, a lamp. Normal daily wear keeps it running indefinitely, and there is no battery to replace at any point in the watch's life.
Does a black dial charge more slowly?
No. The solar cell sits beneath the dial and receives light through it regardless of the dial colour — Citizen designs the dial to transmit light to the cell. Ordinary daily wear charges it normally.
What happens if I don't wear it for a while?
A fully charged watch keeps running for approximately six months in complete darkness. If it does stop, leaving it in bright light for a few hours restarts it and you simply reset the time. Storing it face-up near a window rather than in a closed drawer avoids the issue entirely.
What is the insufficient charge warning?
When the charge runs low, the seconds hand starts moving in two-second jumps instead of one. That is the watch telling you it needs light. Place it somewhere bright for a few hours and normal operation resumes.
Is the glass sapphire?
No — this model uses mineral glass, which resists impact well but will pick up fine scratches over years of daily wear. If sapphire matters to you, the Citizen L range uses it as standard, though at lower water resistance.
How do I care for the gold-tone finish?
Wipe the case and bracelet with a soft dry cloth after wear, and keep the watch away from perfume, hairspray and cleaning products — spray those before putting it on. Ion plating is durable, but any coloured finish shows wear more visibly than bare steel, so the clasp and bracelet edges are worth protecting.
Is the bracelet adjustable?
Yes. The bracelet can be resized by adding or removing links. City Chain offers complimentary bracelet sizing at any outlet — bring your warranty book along for the service.
What warranty does this watch come with?
The EW2293-56E comes with a 3-year warranty when purchased from City Chain Singapore, an authorised Citizen retailer. Keep your warranty card and proof of purchase — both are required when submitting the watch for service at any City Chain outlet.
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Caliber No. E011
Movement: Eco-Drive
Strap: Stainless Steel
Water Resistant: 100m
Thickness: 8.8mm
Case Size: 27mm
Case: Stainless Steel
Glass: Mineral Glass
Date Display
Eco-Drive (recharged by any light source, no need to change battery): Approximately 6 months
Insufficient Charge Warning Function
Overcharge Prevention Function
Delivery within Singapore
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Weekend & Public Holiday Orders
Orders placed after the applicable cut-off time, on weekends, or on public holidays will be processed on the next business day. Delivery will take place on the next available business day based on the selected delivery service.
During peak periods, festive seasons, major launches or sale events, additional processing and delivery time may be required.
For online purchase, you can have bracelet or leather strap adjustments done at any City Chain store. Please bring along your warranty book for the service.
