Radio-Controlled & Solar Watches
217 Products
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G-Shock
G-Shock G-Steel Protection Classic, Pink, Solar, 44mm Men's Watch GBM-2100A-4BER
G-Shock
G-Shock G-Steel Protection Classic, silicone strap, solar, 44mm men's watch GBM-2100A-8BER
10
G-Shock
G-Shock G-Steel Protection Classic, silicone strap, solar, 44mm men's watch GBM-2100A-2BER
25
Citizen
Citizen Eco-Drive Analog Quartz, Stainless Steel White, 33.5mm Women's Watch FE6121-67A
10
Citizen
Citizen Eco-Drive Analog Quartz, Stainless Steel Blue, 33.5mm Women's Watch FE6121-67L
10
Citizen
Citizen Eco-Drive Analog Quartz Stainless Steel Green, 33.5mm Women's Watch FE6122-64X
Junghans
Junghans Meister MEGA Solar, radio-controlled solar movement, 38 mm, Milanese bracelet gold men's watch 59/7600.46
Gift included
Geschenk
Limited Edition
Regular price:
€3,000.00
Seiko
Seiko Astron Limited Edition of 2000 pieces, 145th Anniversary, GPS Solar Men's Watch HAB004J1
Gift included
Geschenk
Limited Edition
Regular price:
€3,000.00
Seiko
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition Green, Limited to 1200 pieces, Men's watch HAB005J1
Gift included
Geschenk
Limited Edition
Regular price:
€3,000.00
Seiko
Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2026 Limited Edition Crystal Pink, Limited to 1200 pieces Men's Watch HAB006J1
Gift included
Geschenk
Maurice Lacroix
Maurice Lacroix PONTOS S SOLAR, 42mm, Quartz, Black Rubber Strap Men's Watch PT1008-SSL20-330-2
Gift included
Geschenk
Maurice Lacroix
Maurice Lacroix PONTOS S SOLAR 42mm, Quartz, Blue FKM Rubber Strap Men's Watch PT1008-SSL40-430-4
Gift included
Geschenk
Maurice Lacroix
Maurice Lacroix PONTOS S SOLAR 42mm, Quartz, Stainless Steel Bracelet Men's Watch PT1008-SSL42-430-1
Gift included
Geschenk
Maurice Lacroix
Maurice Lacroix PONTOS S SOLAR 42mm, Quartz, Stainless Steel Bracelet, Black Men's Watch PT1008-SSL52-330-1
Gift included
Geschenk
Maurice Lacroix
Maurice Lacroix PONTOS S SOLAR CHRONOGRAPH 42 mm, Quartz, Rubber Strap Men's Watch PT1038-SSL20-330-2
Gift included
Geschenk
Maurice Lacroix
Maurice Lacroix PONTOS S SOLAR CHRONOGRAPH 42 mm, Blue FKM Rubber Strap Men's Watch PT1038-SSL40-430-4
Gift included
Geschenk
Maurice Lacroix
Maurice Lacroix PONTOS S SOLAR CHRONOGRAPH 42 mm, Quartz, Five-row stainless steel bracelet Men's watch PT1038-SSL22-330-1
Gift included
Geschenk
Maurice Lacroix
Maurice Lacroix PONTOS S SOLAR CHRONOGRAPH 42 mm, Quartz, Stainless Steel Bracelet Men's Watch PT1038-SSL42-430-1
Gift included
Geschenk
Neuheit
Regular price:
€459.00
G-Shock
G-Shock G-STEEL GST-B1000 Series Men's Watch GST-B1000BD-1AER
Neuheit
Regular price:
€495.00
Tissot
Tissot PRC 100 Solar 34 mm Green Women's Watch T151.822.11.091.00
Radio-controlled watches set themselves to atomic time every night. How exact that is, and how to test your own watch’s rate deviation, is shown on our atomic clock page with the live time.
Radio-controlled and solar watches
What is a radio-controlled watch and how accurate is it?
A radio-controlled watch sets itself. It receives the time signal of a longwave transmitter, in Central Europe that is DCF77 near Frankfurt, and adjusts its display accordingly. The source is an atomic clock operated by the German national metrology institute. In practice this means accuracy to the second without ever adjusting the watch yourself. The change between summer and winter time is handled automatically, as is the leap day.
How does the solar drive work?
A solar cell sits beneath the dial and converts any light into electricity, not just sunlight. That current charges a rechargeable cell which powers the watch. Indoor lighting is enough for everyday use. Once fully charged, the watch keeps running in the dark for several months depending on the model, with Casio and Citizen often considerably longer. There is no battery to replace.
Will I eventually have to replace the battery in a solar watch?
Not in the usual sense. The rechargeable cell is designed to last many years, manufacturers typically state ten years or more. Should its capacity fade at some point, a watchmaker replaces it like any other wearing part. That happens far less often and with less effort than the battery change of an ordinary quartz watch.
What happens if no radio signal is received?
The watch simply carries on as a normal quartz watch with the corresponding accuracy. You lose nothing, the watch merely stops synchronising. Reception works best at night, when longwave travels further and interference is lower. A spot near a window with the dial facing Frankfurt helps. In reinforced concrete buildings, basements and aircraft, usually nothing comes through.
What is the difference between radio control and GPS?
A radio-controlled watch listens to a ground transmitter and therefore works only within its range. There are separate transmitters for Europe, Japan, North America and China. A GPS watch takes time and time zone from satellites and works worldwide, but it needs a clear view of the sky and more energy. Frequent intercontinental travellers are better served by GPS, for everyday use in Europe radio control is sufficient.
Which brands offer radio-controlled and solar watches?
The largest part of our range comes from Casio and G-Shock, Citizen with its Eco-Drive technology and Seiko. Models by Junghans and Tissot complete the picture. Prices start at around 140 euros and reach roughly 800 euros.
Who benefits most from combining radio control and solar power?
Anyone who wants to put a watch on and then forget about it. No battery, no adjusting, no winding. It is particularly useful for second watches that sit unworn for weeks, and in working life where the exact minute matters.
