Vintage Citizen Cal 8270A 17J Manual Wind Blue Patina Dial 33mm Steel Mens Watch
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An unusual vintage Citizen whose deep blue dial has aged into a varied turquoise-blue patina that looks different from every angle. Stylised Arabic numerals, slim baton hands and a centre seconds hand keep the layout clean and legible.
The faceted 33mm stainless steel case has a screw-down back marked All Stainless Steel and Water Resistant. Inside is the signed Citizen calibre 8270A, a 17-jewel Japanese hand-wound movement, shown in the photographs.
Brand heritage
Citizen began in Tokyo in 1918 as the Shokosha Watch Research Institute. Its first pocket watch, named "Citizen", appeared in 1924, and the Citizen Watch Company was formed in 1930. The firm pioneered shock-resistant and water-resistant watches in Japan in the 1950s and grew into one of the largest watchmakers in the world.
Why this one is special
- Striking blue dial with a one-of-a-kind turquoise patina
- Signed Citizen calibre 8270A, 17 jewels, hand-wound
- All-steel faceted case with screw-down back
- A compact, classic men's size that suits any wrist
Specifications
- Brand: Citizen
- Movement: Citizen cal. 8270A, manual wind, 17 jewels, signed
- Era: circa 1970s
- Functions: hours, minutes, centre seconds
- Dial: blue with pronounced turquoise patina, stylised Arabic numerals
- Case: faceted stainless steel, approx. 33 mm, screw-down back
- Strap: dark leather
- Made in Japan
Condition
Vintage pre-owned condition. The dial shows pronounced patina and age-related marks. The case, crystal and leather strap show normal vintage wear. Service history is unknown and no guarantee of accuracy, power reserve or water resistance is offered. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.
What's included
The watch and a Citizen box as supplied (not represented as the original box issued with this watch). No papers.
Shipping & Returns
Ships from Cairo, Egypt. Please see the shipping and returns details in this listing.