A striking vintage Citizen automatic timepiece featuring a vibrant deep blue dial with distinctive geometric applied hour markers. The dial is crowned by the classic Citizen branding and 21 Jewels marking, complemented by clean silver-toned hands, a central sweep seconds hand, and a practical day-date display.
The combination of the rich blue dial, robust cushion-style stainless-steel case, and automatic mechanical movement gives this watch a distinctive vintage Japanese character with a strong retro sports-dress appeal.
Collector’s Note
This classic vintage Citizen automatic captures the distinctive character of vintage Japanese mechanical watchmaking, combining a robust cushion-style case architecture with a rich blue dial and dimensional geometric indices.
The deep blue dial provides a striking visual presence, while the 21-jewel automatic mechanical movement adds traditional mechanical-watch character.
The stainless-steel case back features deep factory engravings, including the Citizen Watch Co. hallmark, water-resistance markings, model references 4-022505 TA and 63-4352, along with the corresponding serial markings.
The watch is fitted with a comfortable stainless-steel jubilee-style link bracelet.
Specifications
* Brand: Citizen
* Collection: Vintage Automatic
* Style: Vintage Sports / Dress
* Movement: 21-Jewel Automatic Mechanical
* Case Material: Stainless Steel
* Case Shape: Cushion-style
* Case Width: Approximately 37 mm, excluding crown
* Dial Colour: Deep Blue
* Dial: Blue with geometric applied indices
* Hour Markers: Geometric applied markers
* Hands: Silver-toned hands
* Seconds Hand: Central sweep seconds
* Calendar: Day-Date
* Crystal: Acrylic / Mineral Crystal
* Case Back: Stainless-steel screw-down case back
* Bracelet: Stainless-steel jubilee-style link bracelet
* Clasp: Unmarked clasp finish
* Bracelet Type: Aftermarket
Case Back
The watch features a stainless-steel screw-down case back with deep factory engravings.
Visible markings include:
CITIZEN WATCH CO.
WATER RESIST
4-022505 TA
63-4352
Serial markings
The original case-back engravings contribute to the documented vintage character of this Citizen timepiece.
Bracelet & Hardware
The watch is fitted with a comfortable stainless-steel jubilee-style link bracelet.
The bracelet provides a classic vintage-inspired appearance and complements the cushion-style stainless-steel case.
The clasp has a clean, unmarked finish.
The bracelet is aftermarket and is not represented as the original factory bracelet.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage 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, crystal, deep blue dial, hands, bracelet, clasp, and case back.
As a vintage mechanical timepiece, minor signs of age, wear, patina, and previous handling may be present.
The mechanical movement is functional at the time of listing. As with any vintage mechanical watch, future servicing may be required depending on its performance and maintenance history.
Why You’ll Love It
* Striking deep blue vintage Citizen dial
* Distinctive geometric applied hour markers
* Classic 21 Jewels automatic marking
* 21-jewel automatic mechanical movement
* Practical day-date display
* Robust cushion-style stainless-steel case
* Approximately 37 mm case width
* Silver-toned hands with central sweep seconds
* Classic vintage Japanese mechanical-watch character
* Comfortable stainless-steel jubilee-style bracelet
* Aftermarket bracelet setup
* Strong retro 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 mechanical timepiece. Minor signs of age, wear, patina, and previous use may be present.
The stainless-steel jubilee-style bracelet is aftermarket and is not represented as the original factory bracelet.
Please review all photographs carefully before purchase, as they form an important part of the condition description.
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