Description
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.
🕰️The Legacy of Citizen Crystal Seven Custom
Introduced in the mid-1960s, the Citizen Crystal Seven line marked a major milestone in Japanese horology by providing unprecedented resistance and durability for everyday wear. The “Custom” variant represents the pinnacle of late-1960s JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) design trends, breaking away from traditional dress watch styling in favor of a bolder, more aerodynamic cushion-shaped case and vibrant dial accents.
Equipped with high-jewel count automatic calibers, this lineup was Citizen’s competitive response to the premium sport-luxury markets dominated by Swiss exports and domestic rivals. It masterfully merged robust engineering with an unmistakable retro-futuristic aesthetic that defined an era of rapid technological and stylistic exploration in watchmaking.
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Citizen
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Line: Crystal Seven Custom
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Jewel Count: 27 Jewels
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Movement Type: Automatic (with manual winding capability)
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Case Material: Stainless Steel
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Dial Color: Matte Black with a distinctive blue and grey outer chapter ring
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Calendar Complications: Separate day indicator at the 9 o’clock position and date window at 3 o’clock
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Case Back Markings: “Para Water”, “Star”, “Crystal Seven Automatic”, “GN”, “4-2E6255Y”, Serial “80319150”
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Bracelet: Stainless steel mesh style
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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Why Watch Collectors & Enthusiasts Buy This Piece Today
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Unmistakable Space-Age Aesthetic: The combination of the heavy cushion-shaped case and the split day/date layout captures the essence of late-1960s industrial design. It stands out effortlessly in a sea of modern, uniform round watches.
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The High-Jewel JDM Advantage: Unlike contemporary exports that were often scaled down in jewel counts for customs tariffs, this true Japanese Domestic Market piece boasts a premium 27-jewel movement. It reflects the peak era of the mechanical “jewel wars” where brands pulled out all the stops for precision and internal finishing.
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Eclectic Dial Layout: The separated calendar complication—featuring a prominent frame for the date at 3 o’clock balanced by an unusual, minimalist horizontal day aperture at 9 o’clock—creates a striking, non-traditional symmetry highly prized by collectors of quirky vintage design.
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Historical Canvas for Citizen’s “Para Water” Era: Bearing the classic “Para Water” designation on the case back, this watch serves as a historical artifact from the period when Citizen pioneered Japan’s first fully water-protective watch cases, bridging the gap between vintage dress models and dedicated professional divers.
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An Affordable Entry to True Vintage Horology: Offering a high-grade in-house automatic movement, an intricately patterned original-style mesh bracelet, and deep historical significance, it provides exceptional horological value and wrist presence without the staggering price tag of Swiss equivalents from the same year.
Modes of payment:
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We guarantee the item you receive looks and works exactly as advertised — or your money back.
Citizen lug-width matched leather straps — 18 / 19 / 20 mm
About the watch factory
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.
