Vintage Citizen Crystal Seven Automatic 21J Black Dial Day Date 41mm Watch Box

About this watch

A vintage Citizen Crystal Seven automatic from 1969 (serial 90714413, case number 61-5013). The black dial carries applied rectangular silver markers, polished baton hands, the "CITIZEN Crystal Seven 21 Jewels" signature, a day window at 9 o'clock and a framed date window at 3 o'clock. The large round stainless steel case has a wide polished bezel that sweeps out over the lugs, with the crown at 3 o'clock, giving the watch a bold late-60s space-age look on the wrist. Inside is Citizen's 21-jewel automatic day-date calibre with a black "CITIZEN 21 JEWELS" rotor. It comes on a steel multi-link bracelet with a Citizen-signed fold-over clasp, with a Citizen box and guarantee booklet.

Brand heritage

Citizen has made watches in Tokyo since 1924, when its first pocket watch bearing the Citizen name was produced. The Crystal Seven line, launched in 1965, was one of Citizen's key automatic collections of the era: a 21-jewel self-winding movement with day and date, offered in many case designs through the late 1960s and 1970s. Citizen later revived the name with its modern C7 automatic series, a sign of how important the original line is to the brand.

Why this one is special

• Original Citizen Crystal Seven, dated 1969 by its serial number, made in Japan
• 21-jewel automatic day-date movement, with the movement shown in the photos
• Distinctive dial layout: day window at 9 o'clock, date at 3, logo set beside the date
• Large 41 mm 'UFO' disc case with a wide polished flank and hidden lugs, a striking 60s design
• Steel bracelet with Citizen-signed clasp, plus Citizen box and guarantee booklet

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Citizen Crystal Seven
• Case number: 61-5013 (engraved on caseback), serial 90714413
• Movement: Citizen automatic, 21 jewels, day and date (61xx series)
• Case size: approx. 41 mm (40.8 mm caliper measured, excluding crown)
• Case: stainless steel, wide polished bezel, crown at 3 o'clock, snap caseback marked "Waterproof Automatic Stainless Steel"
• Dial: black with applied silver rectangular markers, day at 9, date at 3
• Bracelet: stainless steel multi-link with Citizen-signed fold-over clasp
• Era: 1969

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. Light scratches and marks on the case, bezel, caseback and bracelet. The dial is clean overall; some applied markers show light age spotting. Water resistance is not guaranteed on a watch of this age. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch on its steel bracelet, a Citizen box and a Citizen international guarantee booklet (box and booklet are Citizen items but may not be original to this 1969 watch).

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.

Ref: H892