A very cool early alarm Citizen Phynox – with one of the loudest alarms we have heard on any wrist watch. Model reference 1407101.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
This is too early to use the normal Citizen serial numbers to decode the date the watch was made. But the Citizen Guy has a similar Phynox on his website, and shows that the watches were made around the beginning of the 1960’s. Other information seems difficult to find, so if you know more then please contact us with any evidence you have.
CONDITION
This Citizen Phynox works in much the same way as most alarm watches. The top crown powers the alarm spring when wound clockwise, and sets the alarm by turning it anticlockwise. In this case it turns a centre disc, much like a JLC Memovox, to line up with the time you want the alarm to sound. If the top crown is pulled out the alarm is set – you can stop the alarm by pushing the crown back towards the case. The crown at 4 is for winding and setting the time – alarm watches use two springs, so as the alarm sounds it doesn’t stop the watch. The dial is excellent – the outer section has a very slight glimmer to it. The case is 14k gold filled – far thicker than gold plating – and has some wear but overall it has stood up well. The alarm is very loud and this is demonstrated in the video. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour or material if preferred. The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement.
Please see the HD video for more detail. All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned. We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.
SIZE
Width with crown 35.9 mm
Width without crown 34.4 mm
Between lugs 17 mm
Lug to lug length 42.2 mm
Case Thickness 12.1 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 3 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.