Citizen mechanical wristwatch

MADE IN JAPAN

The Citizen Legacy: A Pioneer of Precision
Founded in 1918, Citizen is now one of the largest watch and movement groups in the world. The Japanese brand is known for its highly accurate and reliable Eco-Drive solar-powered watches. The Citizen group owns Bulova, Alpina, Frederique Constant, and Arnold & Son, as well as movement manufacturers Miyota and La Joux-Perret.

🕰️ Citizen CQ Series – overview

The Citizen CQ line was introduced during the height of the “Quartz Crisis” and subsequent quartz boom. It served as Citizen’s versatile, everyday collection designed to bring highly accurate, low-maintenance Japanese quartz technology to a global market.

Key Characteristics of the Line

• Design Diversity: The CQ series was incredibly broad, spanning from dressier, ultra-thin gold-plated models to sporty, robust steel watches like your reference 4-710487 TA.

• The “CQ” Monogram: Earlier models prominently featured a stylized “CQ” logo on the dial. By the late 1980s (as seen in your June 1988 model), Citizen transitioned to a clean, lowercase stylized “cq” monogram just above the water resistance text on the lower half of the dial.

• Case Architecture: Watches in this series often showcased the signature design language of the era—sharp, angular case geometries, hidden or semi-integrated lugs, and flat bezels that emphasized a futuristic, industrial aesthetic.

• Everyday Reliability: The line focused on durability, frequently utilizing solid stainless steel cases, screw-down casebacks (bearing the GN-4W-S or similar Citizen case codes), and highly reliable multi-jeweled or unadjusted quartz calibers (like the Caliber 7120) that required nothing more than a battery change every few years.

Essentially, the CQ line represents the era when quartz transitioned from an expensive, novel luxury into the gold standard of reliable, stylish, daily timekeeping.

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Description

Step back into the late 1980s with this incredibly clean, highly reliable vintage Citizen CQ timepiece. Embodying the sleek, sharp-angled geometry popular in late-century Japanese horology, this model features an integrated-style stainless steel case paired with a bold, minimalist matte black dial.

What truly sets this watch apart is its understated, utilitarian military-esque vibe. The stark contrast between the bright luminous indices and the deep black backdrop offers effortless legibility, while the robust 10atm water resistance rating showcases the durable engineering Citizen built its reputation on. Driven by an authentic, highly accurate Japanese 7120E quartz movement, this watch is the perfect daily companion for vintage enthusiasts who appreciate retro styling without the daily hassle of mechanical winding.

A pristine slice of Neo-Vintage history ready to add character to any modern wardrobe.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Citizen Watch Co.

• Reference Number: 4-710487 TA

• Serial Number: 8061084 (Manufactured June 1988)

• Movement Type: Quartz

• Movement Caliber: Citizen 7120E (Japan)

• Case Material: All Stainless Steel

• Dial: Matte Black with Luminous Baton Markers and Hands

• Water Resistance Rating: 10 atm / 100 Meters (Factory rating; vintage depth resistance not modernly tested)

• Caseback: Screw-down, stamped with model codes and serial number

• Case Code: GN-4W-S

• Country of Manufacture: Japan

Watch went through a complete service by a professional watch tech and keeps good time.

Comes complete with original steel bracelet*.

(*)Note: Stock bracelets are often shortened by previous owners and may not fit you(see bracelet size in the product images). We recommend adding a new Citizen lug width matched leather strap with your order.

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The Spirit of Innovation: The Citizen Legacy
Founded in 1918 with the mission of creating timepieces that are “Citizens” of the world, the Citizen Watch Company has spent over a century redefining the boundaries of horology. From its origins as the Shokosha Watch Research Institute, the brand has remained steadfast in its philosophy: “Better Starts Now.” This belief—that it is always possible to make something better—transformed a local Japanese workshop into a global powerhouse of precision and craft. By controlling the entire manufacturing process in-house, from the individual components to the final assembly, Citizen ensures an uncompromising standard of quality that few manufacturers on earth can match.
What truly sets Citizen apart is its relentless pursuit of pioneering technology paired with environmental consciousness. The brand made history by introducing the world’s first light-powered watch, the Eco-Drive, which eliminated the need for battery replacements and forever changed the industry’s approach to sustainability. Beyond its eco-friendly milestones, Citizen’s history is decorated with “world firsts,” including the first professional diving watch with an electronic depth sensor and the most accurate satellite-synchronized timekeeping systems. When you wear a Citizen, you aren’t just wearing a watch; you are wearing a piece of history engineered for the future.
Why Choose Citizen?

• In-House Excellence: Every movement is manufactured vertically within their own Japanese facilities.
• Eco-Drive Technology: Powered by any light source, ensuring your watch never stops and never needs a battery.
• Heritage of Firsts: A century-long track record of technical breakthroughs in durability and precision.