A very nice example of a sixties Citizen Auto Dater, with very cool Kanji day wheel and Jet rotor. Model reference ADSS51302a.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made sold in May 1965.
CONDITION
Japanese watches from the 1960’s were something of a sleeper in the vintage watch world, but that is changing. After all, why pay a premium for a Swiss made watch that is often smaller, has fewer features and possibly using inferior materials? The most highly prized are the Grand Seiko and Citizen Chronomaster ranges, but they cost multiples of this watch. The Auto Dater was so named as it is both automatic and has a day and date calendar. The date can be quick set but the day cannot – unless you understand Kanji (a simplified Japanese) that won’t be an issue though, as this watch was built for the Japanese market so has a Kanji day wheel. To quick set the date you pull the crown to hand set and then pull it further – we show this in the video. The calibre 4101 25 jewel automatic movement is known as the Jet, and features an unusual rotor that is not mounted centrally. The dial is clean and the lume in the hands is also great. The case is typically larger than average for the time, which is often perfect for today. These will not be this price for much longer. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 41.1 mm
Width without crown 37.9 mm
Between lugs 20 mm
Lug to lug length 45.3 mm
Case Thickness 13.2 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
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