{"product_id":"vintage-citizen-automatic-parawater-fume-blue-dial-21-jewels-68-1131-watchex-india","title":"Vintage Citizen Automatic Parawater Fumé Blue Dial 21 Jewels (68-1131) | Watchex India","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully preserved example of early 1970s Japanese watchmaking, this vintage Citizen Automatic Parawater stands out with its captivating blue fumé dial and distinctive textured bezel design. Produced during the final years of Citizen’s renowned Parawater era, this watch represents a period when Citizen was pioneering reliable water-resistant automatic timepieces for everyday wear. The gradient dial transitions elegantly from a brighter blue center to a deep navy outer edge, creating remarkable visual depth that changes with the light. Combined with its classic proportions and 21-jewel automatic movement, this is a highly collectible vintage Citizen that perfectly captures the design language of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Citizen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Automatic Parawater\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68-1131\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProduction Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e April 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Citizen Automatic Mechanical Movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJewels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 21 Jewels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-Winding (Automatic)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 35–36mm (excluding crown)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLug Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel Case Back with Metal Mid-Case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acrylic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDial Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Fumé \/ Gradient Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDial Markings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Citizen, Automatic, Parawater\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBezel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Textured Engine-Turned Style Fixed Bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCalendar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Date Display at 3 O’Clock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStrap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Crocodile-Grain Leather Strap (Aftermarket)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage Citizen dial with attractive age-related patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial retains its striking blue fumé appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied Citizen logo remains intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase shows signs of use consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTextured bezel remains well defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted with a modern aftermarket leather strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement running and maintaining vintage timekeeping performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuine vintage Citizen watch manufactured in 1973. Due to its age, minor cosmetic wear, dial ageing, and variations in timekeeping should be considered normal characteristics of a vintage timepiece. The strap is aftermarket and not original to the watch. Every effort has been made to accurately represent the watch’s condition through photographs and description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watchex India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53048356962528,"sku":null,"price":3950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9776\/9696\/files\/1D73F6BD-515F-4ADE-A229-41F3A525300E.jpg?v=1781210212","url":"https:\/\/watchexindia.com\/products\/vintage-citizen-automatic-parawater-fume-blue-dial-21-jewels-68-1131-watchex-india","provider":"Watchex India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}