Clearly inspired by the Rolex Midas, this asymmetrical Citizen is one of the most different designs you will find.  Model reference 61-6419.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being in 1973.

CONDITION

The King Midas was one of the strangest Rolex models ever – an ultrathin movement from Piaget, set in a a solid gold case and bracelet (hence Midas) which had a flat crown side and an asymmetric case and bracelet design.  The Rolex version was launched in 1962, and ran until 1976, and were significantly the most expensive Rolex you could buy – 30% more than a Day-Date.  Naturally this model inspired other the designers, and at Citizen they produced a similar design at a more affordable price point.  So the case and bracelet were made of stainless steel rather than gold, and the ultrathin manual wind movement was replaced with a Citizen automatic with day and date.  The crown is the original, but has lost its chrome capping over the years.  The case is a cassette type, held in with spring clips between the lugs.  The movement comes out via the front, but we have not removed it as we are not certain just how to do it.  The dial has age marks, and not to be outdone the dial is unusual too – not only because it is green, but the hour markers are also angled like saw teeth.  The original bracelet is quite long but some of that is a bracelet extender fitted near the clasp.  The bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  35.4 mm

Width without crown  32.9 mm

Between lugs  18 mm

Lug to lug length  37.7 mm

Case Thickness  10.8 mm

Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 190 mm.  The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.

All sizes are approximate.  The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

Included with this watch is a 2 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon.  By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.

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