A distinctive and striking vintage Citizen automatic timepiece featuring a textured grey checkered/grid dial that gives the watch its unmistakable retro character. The intricate dial is appointed with applied gold-toned baton hour markers, matching gold-toned dauphine hands, a practical bilingual day-date display at the 3 o’clock position, and the iconic Citizen eagle emblem above the 6 o’clock index.
The dial carries classic Citizen branding, while the combination of its textured dial, gold-toned detailing, and stainless-steel construction creates a bold yet refined vintage aesthetic.
Powered by an automatic mechanical movement, this timepiece brings together distinctive period styling with the character of traditional mechanical watchmaking.
Collector’s Note
The standout feature of this Citizen is its intricate grey checkered/grid textured dial, complemented by the signature Citizen eagle emblem above 6 o’clock.
The applied gold-toned baton markers and matching dauphine hands create a strong contrast against the textured grey dial, giving the watch a distinctive vintage sports/dress character.
The solid screw-back case is cleanly engraved with technical details, including the Citizen Watch Co. signature, water-resistance markings, stainless-steel construction, movement reference 4-039378 SMT, serial number 629874, and case code GN-4-W-S.
The watch is completed with an original stainless-steel link bracelet featuring a Citizen-signed folding deployment clasp.
Specifications
* Brand: Citizen
* Collection: Automatic Dress
* Style: Vintage Sports / Dress
* Movement Type: Automatic Mechanical
* Dial: Textured Grey Checkered / Grid
* Hour Markers: Applied gold-toned baton indices
* Hands: Gold-toned dauphine hands
* Calendar: Day-Date (Bilingual)
* Calendar Position: 3 o’clock
* Case: Stainless Steel
* Case Shape: Round / Cushion-curve profile
* Case Diameter: Approximately 36–38 mm, excluding crown
* Lug Width: 20 mm
* Crystal: Mineral Crystal
* Case Back: Solid stainless-steel screw-back
* Bracelet: Stainless-steel link bracelet
* Clasp: Citizen-signed folding deployment clasp
Case Back
The watch features a solid stainless-steel screw-back case carrying its factory stampings.
Visible engravings on the case back include:
CITIZEN WATCH CO.
WATER RESIST
STAINLESS
4-039378 SMT
629874 — Serial Number
GN-4-W-S
JAPAN
These original factory markings form part of the watch’s documented physical details and are visible in the product photographs.
Bracelet & Hardware
The watch is fitted with a matching stainless-steel link bracelet featuring a combination of brushed and polished finishing.
The bracelet complements the stainless-steel case while maintaining the watch’s cohesive vintage character.
The folding deployment clasp is clearly stamped with the Citizen branding.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage/classic condition.
The watch shown in the product photographs is the exact watch you will receive.
Please carefully examine all photographs for the actual condition of the stainless-steel case, mineral crystal, checkered/grid dial, hands, bracelet, clasp, and case back.
As a vintage mechanical timepiece, minor signs of age, wear, and previous handling may be present. These characteristics are part of the condition of a pre-owned vintage watch.
Please consider the photographs an important part of the overall condition description before purchasing.
Why You’ll Love It
* Unique textured grey checkered/grid dial
* Distinctive vintage Citizen dial design
* Iconic Citizen eagle automatic emblem
* Applied gold-toned baton hour markers
* Matching gold-toned dauphine hands
* Practical bilingual day-date display
* Automatic mechanical movement
* Solid stainless-steel construction
* Round case with cushion-curve profile
* Matching stainless-steel link bracelet
* Citizen-signed folding deployment clasp
* Classic approximately 36–38 mm case proportions
* Bold vintage sports/dress aesthetic
Important Note — Vintage Collection
The watch photographed is the actual watch you will receive.
There will be no substitution with another watch. The exact piece shown in the product photographs will be shipped in the same condition as represented in those photographs.
This is a pre-owned/vintage timepiece. Minor signs of age, wear, and previous use may be present.
Please review all photographs carefully before purchase, as they form an important part of the condition description. The photographs are an essential reference for evaluating the actual condition of this individual watch.
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