Which citizen watch do i have

Since the case number is stamped in small characters, it may be difficult to read. Notes for Manuals: The images for explanation may look different to your watch but the functions will be the same. Manuals for our past models, as well as new models, are also shown below. Online guide. If we can identify the model, it will help determine the production date,. I uploaded front, back pics.

Thank you in advance. Thanks for the additional information, and for the link to your blog. I think your watch is from the s, since there were other models from that period with the subsidiary second hand.

It could possibly be , but the 8 digit serial number is more typical of the s. Thank you for your kind and professional explanation. I am very happy to get a valuable information on my watch for your help.

My father also said to me it might be over 30 years. I think it is real Masterpiece which can be passed down through generations with their own memory. Thank you again. Hi Lisa — thanks for visiting my blog. The first two numbers help to date the watch, but I am less familiar with quartz watches. I guess it was made in either February or February Could you help me determine the year it was made?

Here is a picture:. Hi, and thanks for visiting my blog. Thanks for the link — your watch has a re-painted dial. These are usually done in India, typically to an automatic with the movement which I guess had a wrecked dial. The model number is a valid one, so it most probably has the movement inside. I think the original watch was probably from Hi, thanks for visiting my blog. These were first sold in , and in fact this fits with the serial number T? This would fit with it being sold in , since the watches would of course be built in advance of the sales launch.

I would think the model number is HD too, that would be typical of these early models. These movements run at 18, beats per hour and came with 17, 19 or 21 jewels — they were in production until about Hi nice information.

I have a citizen with number y do you know anything about this watch??? It says 17 jewels and if you could give me a price It would be great. Your watch should be a date only model if it is marked — this movement had a short production run of a few years from I avoid trying to give valuations since there are many variables. I have a citizen homer watch and i was wondering what year it was from how much it was worth.

The model number is HO and the serial number is Thank you for your help. Hi Melissa — I believe your watch is from Water resist Base metal CP M gn-4w-s. Hi Cristian, thanks for visiting my blog. I appreciate your help very much, I await your response. You are doing a great work and helping much people. It can be difficult to date these since the movement has been used by Citizen for many years. The Eagle 7 range was introduced in the s and was made through the s.

The style of the model number — — and the six figure serial number suggest to me that it is one of the later ones, so I would say it was made in November My dad says he purchased this watch in Switzerland in Or near value? I have an old citizen that I absolutely cannot take the back off of. Thanks for visiting my blog — my knowledge mainly covers older mechanical watches.

Firstly a huge thank you for all your dedicated work! It was my granddads. View post on imgur. Hi Russ, thanks for visiting my blog and thank you for your kind comments — much appreciated. The 4 Mega cost 4. The marks on the case back are the case number , useful to watchmakers when servicing the watch and if parts were needed, and it also provides a clue to the movement inside.

And finally the serial number — — which gives the production date. Since the moments were introduced in the s and were probably obsolete by the mids, this indicates a date from the first three digits of July , so one of the first Crystrons ;.

As to the battery, the Citizen part number for that is so an alterantive can be fond, for example the Renata Thank You.

Hi Ivan, thanks for visiting my blog. You have an automatic with the movement, probably from September The first three numbers in the serial number indicate the date of production.

The older models typically have 7 figure numbers. I am writing this post because I have a dilemma about a dress Citizen watch I own. First I want to thank you for your blog which is a great source of information.

Real dedication and love for vintage timepieces is needed for such a job. Back to my watch. I cannot tell how old is my Citizen. Actually I own two almost identical watches, the main difference is in the colour of the dial. The problem is in the fact that there is no serial number on the back case. The movement is , other numbers are SMH and Also maybe some additional data could help. The glass is plexy with an inner metal ring, the watch is 38 mm wide and lug to lug is 39 mm. The crown is signed with CTZ.

Also one interesting thing is that the movement has 17 jewels not 21 as most have. The other almost identical watch with silver sunburst dial has with 21 jewels. Maybe it is not important but I cannot recall that I have ever seen with 17 jewels. If you could help me to define the age of my watch and to comment the number of jewels 17 I would be grateful. I look forward to hearing from you. Hi Nikola — thanks for visiting my blog, and for your kind comments.

Also thank you for all the information you have provided, including very good images. This is unusual but Citizen did this on some models, unfortunately. So, what can we say to determine the likely production date?

Assuming Citizen numbered their models logically, then yours are later than I can pin it down further by looking at a catalog I have from , where some very similar models are listed — movements with 17 jewels, printed Citizen logo and similar case numbers to yours.

The case number on yours is , and the number in the catalog is So I think it is safe to say that your watches are most likely from , or possibly It is Citizen 7, serial number is , other numbers are KT ; Movement is A. Here are some pictures. The style of the model number i. Thank you once again. So many watches so many dilemmas and still your commitment is amazing. Keep up the good work. The watch is in very good condition I want to know the manufacturing date. At the back etched VE SJ the serial number Hi, thank you for visiting my blog.

The movement was used for more than 30 years, so dating them is difficult. The style of the model number and the seven digit serial number suggests to me it is not one of the earlier ones, so I would think this is from April Hi Stephen, As with most others, im trying to find out more about a watch which i recently purchased.

My initial course of action was to hit the web, and i was lucky enough to stumble upon this page! I have what appears to be a Citizen Newmaster. Hi Theo — thanks for your kind comments, and for all the info from your watch.

At that time the likeliest movement is the date only version of the 52 movement, i. If you are able to take the back off, then a small movement number. I wish I can send you the picture, this watch has an alarm setting which I cannot figure it out. Hi James, thanks for visiting my blog. It shows how to set the alarm etc:.

Click to access Hi Stephen. Great blog and very informative. Hi Jon, thanks for visiting my blog, and for your kind comments. You have an interesting watch. Bar some versions of the later movement, in my opinion the earlier version are more interesting — and they are certainly, generally speaking, rarer.

The later versions have a simple flat snap on back, with a pin riveted to it against which hammer strikes. Some of the early models had a rotating disk to set the alarm, and they are very hard to find. The movement is relatively simple, with a separate spring for the alarm, and runs at the standard 18, beats per hour.

Is the watch running and the alarm working? The first three digits are the year and month. Yes, the watch is running like a champ and the alarm still works without fail and is loud. Do you happen to know what size strap would fit this watch? And great to hear as well that the watch is running well. I would recommend getting it serviced by a skilled watchmaker if you are going to wear it regularly — that will make sure it is thoroughly clean and freshly lubricated. I would think the strap width is a standard 18mm on these, but worth double checking by measuring the gap between the lugs, i.

This model most likely came on a leather strap originally. Can someone tell me anything about this watch: citizen 21 jewels parawater TA Hi Filip, thanks for visiting my blog. It is from around to Thank you very much Stephen. It is not working atm, so I want to repair it and wear it. But can you please tell me if it is worth something now? Hard to read even under a magnifier! Something tells me its special! Can you help me find out any extra info? Hi Brigitte, thanks for visiting my blog, and apologies for a late reply.

I am hoping anyone on here can help me. I have been buying vase lots of watches from Goodwill for years now and from time to time have a rough time identifying them. PLUS, downside is there is no back on this watch.. It is a moon phase with a black metal band and black face and dial.

Hi Stormy — thanks for visiting my blog. Hi Michael — thanks for visiting my blog. Could you help me to recognise my watch. My father bought me this watch in I would like to know the specification, series dan if possibly its price now. Hi Christina, thanks for visiting my blog. The was first produced in and was made for over 30 years.

Your example was made in January , which fits with it being a gift in the following year. These 21 jewel movements run at 21, beats per hour, and can be hand wound as well as winding automatically when on the wrist.

Can you please tell me what year this watch is or roughly what its worth i inherited it from my grandfather the back plate is CITIZEN watch co sms japan G. Hi Arnold, thanks for visiting my blog.

Hello Stephen, thank you for all info you have been sharing in your blog, very useful! Is it a good one? How much do you think I should pay? Hi Wagner, thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind comments.

The asking price for the watch seems much too high to me. Still a high asking price though! Hi Stephen, thank you very much for your return. Tks in advance. Hi Wagner — XE. Hello Mr. Can you help me identify a citizen watch which seems to be quite old.

It is sqaure in shape. Hi Jame — thanks for visiting my blog. In good condition this is a sound and reliable movement that was first produced in and was made right up to around The style of the model number and the case number tell me it is not one of the earlier ones.

The first number in the serial number gives the production year, so it was either or Hi, thanx for the interesting articles on the Citizen watches. Pls can u assist me in finding out if the watch is worth anything to a collector?

It would be greatly appreciated…. Hi Charlene — thanks for visiting my blog. The model number , the case number and 19 jewels on the dial are all consistent with the movement. Hi, I recently purchased a citizen 21 jewel automatic watch and just wondered if you could tell me more about it.

Hi Jamie, thanks for visiting my blog. This movement was first produced in and remained in production for over 30 years, which makes dating them a little tricky.

So, from the first three digits in the serial number it looks like yours was made in April Hi Gerard, thanks or visiting my blog. The style of the case number — i. Thanks for the quick feedback Stephen, and I realy do like this unique blog. Dear Stephen, Thanks so much for sharing the Great information on the casing.

I need your help to identify my watch. I guessed it made of silver. Can you please determine the year of production? Hi and thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind comment.

Your watch is one of the early quartz models, with the movements inside. These were expensive watches when new, since quartz technology was still new at that time, and a silver cased one would have been very expensive. But Citizen usually used CSP for silver plated models, so is yours solid silver do you think? The serial number — — tells us that is was made in July Hi, I have a ladies gold colored watch, given to me around or I am not sure if my husband purchased it on the Navy base where he was stationed Either Oakland or Muir Island or in a bay area jeweler.

The face is oval in shape but the oval goes horizontal. The dial is marked with lines, not numbers. The watch is not working, it was a winding watch if I recall and the stem is very loose.

Can you help me identify it, and also please advise how to get it running again? It is sentimental. Someone suggested years ago that I should just replace the insides with a battery operated movement but I did not want to at the time. What would you suggest? I can email photos of front and back if you want. Hi Nanci, thanks for visiting my blog. From the markings on the case back your watch was made in September , and is a ladies hand winder using one of the the movements.

This movement has a number of versions all of the same design, some had no second hand and others had slightly revised components. The movement numbers for models with no second hand are , , , , and It sounds like the movement is rather worn, so service and repair might require parts, and they are not likely to be available from parts suppliers these days. Since ladies watches are not collected they are not seen very often.

Thank you so much for the information! I will take it to a jeweler and go from there. My goal is just to be able to wear it and pass it down to my daughter or granddaughter at some point as a sentimental gift. Nice blog! Hope you can find a watchmaker who works on older watches. I have a Citizen Watch of my father which is arround yrs Old. My question is the case change possible for its machine. I want to shift the machine in to todays modern case.

Hi Deepak — thanks for visiting my blog. I was hoping you could help me figure out the date of my Citizen watch and if it is worth anything. I would greatly appreciate any information you can provide. Hi and thank you for visiting my blog. The case back information indicates that your watch has either an or movement inside. The model number — — and the case number — — are both typical of this movement type.

As far as I know they are basically the same design, but the was a later version. The puzzling thing is that these are hand winding movements, but you describe it as self-winding, i. Thank you for getting back to me. I really appreciate the information you provided. Could you please take a look at? I hope you can help me. I have a ladies gold colored watch. I cant find the clock on the Internet.

Details on the back case: Citizen Citizen Watch Co. Hi Andreas thank you for visiting my blog and apologies for my slow reply. Your watch has a quartz movement, and this number forms the first part of the model number. Yours is a plated watch, and was probably made in , from the first figure in the serial number. Hi there, Firstly I just wanted to say what a fantastic blog this is, keep up the good work! Many thanks, James. The case number — — suggests this modal. So the first three digits give a production date of November GNS is the case type, meaning it is water resistant with a screw down case back.

You can post a link if you have uploaded images to somewhere like PhotoBucket. Try searching eBay for Citizen models to get an idea of value,. Hi Matteo, thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind comment. So yours could be from from first figure in the serial number — 4C Hi bro.. Hi Daniel — thanks for visiting my blog. Assuming that the movement is right, it will be a 52 movement, so the back should have a case number of xxxx.

The xxxx back is from a later watch which would have a 77 movement inside. If you can get the back off, you will be able to find the movement number stamped near the balance and hairspring. CItizen Watch Co. Hi Talha — thanks for visiting my blog.

The catalog models had similar bracelets too, so I think yours is probably original. Hi Talha, hope you get this! I have the same watch same wrist band, too , so sad it went out of order just a few weeks ago, after a restoration and years of service. How about yours?

Would you sell it? I would advise searching eBay for similar watches to yours to see what they sell for. Hi Debbie, thanks for visiting my blog. The movement inside is a date only automatic, which was made from until around , so the year it was made can only be The reason is that they are charged by sunligh. Find a stockist near you. Citizen serial number decoder. Date a Citizen watch by serial number and case markings You can use this dating tool to find the manufacture date of any Citizen watch using the watch's serial number, Citizen movement code and various case markings.

Whether you're looking to make a statement, or need a watch that performs, our men's collection has it. What indicates that your hand winder is a Citizen watch are the model number, , and the case number, , and the case material code — CSP. Home Categories smile 1 and 1 drillisch 1 and 1 ionos 1 and 1 versatel hoffenheim 2 1fc koln 2 20th television 21vianet 2degrees. Date a Citizen watch by 3 hours ago The Citizen serial number decoder Date a Citizen watch using the serial and movement You can use this dating tool to find the manufacture date of any Citizen watch using the watch 's serial number , Citizen movement code and various case markings.

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What makes a citizen hand winder a citizen watch? The serial number, of course! Citizen watches have serial numbers on the back of the watch case, indicating the year and month of manufacturing.

Any Citizen watch made after the late s should have a serial number. Serial numbers are often engraved on the backs of watch cases because it helps businesses keep track of things like the batch it came from, the year or month it was made, who made it, and so on. Similarly, serial numbers can help collectors like you, too, because, as we mentioned, serial numbers usually state the year of production and sometimes the month. This set of numbers can also keep you somewhat protected in the event of a lost or stolen watch.

For example, if you buy a Citizen watch, Citizen knows you are the owner. Should something happen to that watch—it gets stolen or misplaced—you can phone Citizen and report your missing watch. Should it have been stolen, any authorized jeweler of Citizen or any stores from the company itself will flag the timepiece. A Movement Table is valuable for watch collectors looking to identify old, vintage watches. Most serial numbers are 6, 7, or 8 digits, for starters.