Citizen is
donating $1.3 million to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief effort.

The watch company
has already donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross, earmarked for the
Japanese effort, and plans to donated an additional $1.25 million.

“Citizen is
headquartered in Tokyo, with offices, factories, and employees throughout
Japan,” Laurence Grunstein, president of Citizen Watch Company of America, said
in a statement. “Our thoughts are with them, along with the millions of other
people affected by this terrible disaster.” 

Jewelers for Children, the New York Diamond District, Shane Co., and other
jewelers, are also making donations for relief efforts in Japan.

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