Miyota is a Japanese manufacturer of watch calibres and is a subsidiary of Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. This means that "Citizen Miyota" and "Miyota" essentially refer to the same company, although Citizen itself also produces its own timepieces. Miyota is known for its reliable, affordable and widely used mechanical and quartz movements, which are incorporated into countless watch brands around the world.

Main Miyota timepieces and their differences

Quartz timepieces

Miyota's quartz movements are popular for their precision and low maintenance requirements.

Miyota 6P29 movement

Miyota 2035 & 2115 (Basic calibres)
- Commonly used quartz movements in affordable watches.
- 2035 is a three-hand movement (hour, minute, second).
- 2115 has a date display.
- Very thin and reliable, commonly found in fashion watches.
Miyota 6P29 & 6P79 (Multi-function quartz)
- 6P29 has a moon phase indicator.
- 6P79 has additional complications such as a day and date indicator.
Miyota FS series (Chronograph quartz, such as FS10, FS20, FS80)
- Used in sports and chronograph models.
- Up to 1/1 second or 1/10 second measurement.

Mechanical movements

Miyota's mechanical calibres are known for their robustness and affordability compared to Swiss counterparts.

Miyota 8215 Standaard automatisch uurwerk Miyota 8215 automatic movement

Miyota 8215 & 8200 series (Basic automatic calibre)
- 8215 is one of the most widely used mechanical automatic movements.
- 21 jewels, 21,600 ticks per hour (BPH).
- Has a date function and easy shock resistance.
- Manual winding possible, but no hacking (seconds hand does not stop at setting).
- Reliable but basic, is often compared to the Seiko NH35.
Miyota 9015 (Premium automatic movement)
- 24 jewels, 28,800 BPH (higher frequency, smoother seconds hand than the 8215).
- Has hacking and manual winding.
- Thinner than the 8215, making it suitable for slim watches.
- Widely used in microbrand watches as an alternative to Swiss ETA movements.
Miyota 9039 & 9100 series (Extended complications)
- 9039 is a no-date version of the 9015 (popular in minimalist designs).
- 9100 has additional complications such as a day, date and power reserve indicator.

Are Miyota timepieces popular?

Yes, Miyota movements are very widely used, especially in affordable and mid-range watches. Many microbrand watches and well-known brands such as Bulova, Citizen, Fossil, Laco, and Invicta use Miyota movements. The brand is especially popular because it offers a reliable alternative to expensive Swiss timepieces.

Price and reliability

Cheap to mid-range: Quartz timepieces are very affordable (a few dollars each in production). Mechanical timepieces like the 8215 are cheaper than Swiss ETA calibres, but more expensive than basic Seiko movements.
Very reliable: Quartz movements in particular are known for their longevity and accuracy. Mechanical movements are robust, but in some cases can be less sophisticated than Swiss alternatives.

Miyota offers excellent value for money and is one of the most widely used watch calibre manufacturers worldwide.

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Main Miyota timepieces & the differences

Main Miyota timepieces and their differences

Quartz timepieces

Mechanical movements

Are Miyota timepieces popular?

Price and reliability