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Rare Vintage Citizen Crystron Men’s Classic Kanji Quartz Dress Watch JDM 1970s
■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a rare vintage Citizen Crystron men’s classic Kanji quartz dress watch, produced for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM) during the 1970s. This early quartz model reflects Citizen’s transition into electronic timekeeping, featuring a clean, minimalist dial design with a Kanji day-date display and a distinctive angular case.
This watch is being sold for parts and repair as it is currently not functioning and completely untested, so it is unknown what the issue is or if it can be fixed.
The watch is fitted with an aftermarket stainless steel strap.
The watch shows signs of use and age consistent with a worn vintage watch. The photos best describe its physical condition and should be reviewed carefully.
Key Details:
• Brand: Citizen
• Model: Crystron
• Era: 1970s
• Market: Japan Domestic Market (JDM)
• Movement: Quartz
• Display: Analog with Kanji Day-Date
• Strap: Aftermarket stainless steel strap
• Case Size: ~33 mm x 38 mm
A desirable early Citizen quartz model, ideal for parts, repair, or restoration.
Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.
► ARCHIVE FILE: CITIZEN — BRAND HISTORY
Citizen traces to the Shokosha Watch Research Institute, founded in Tokyo in 1918. Its first product, a pocket watch completed in 1924, was christened CITIZEN, a name encouraged by Tokyo mayor Shinpei Goto in the hope that the watch would be close to the hearts of ordinary people. Citizen Watch Co. was formally established in 1930, and through the postwar decades it grew into one of the two pillars of Japanese watchmaking alongside Seiko, eventually ranking among the largest watch producers in the world.
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