CITIZEN 65's Alarm Date 4H

Introducing the 1965 Citizen "Alarm Date 4H ".

Named "Citizen" with the hope that the company would be loved by the citizens, the company developed a series of watches that actively incorporated cutting-edge technology, such as the "Parashock," the first Japanese-made watch to feature an earthquake-resistant device, and the "Parawater," the first Japanese-made automatic, completely waterproof watch.

In 1958 , the company began selling the first domestically made alarm clock, called the "bell-ringing wristwatch," and has since led the Japanese watch industry.

Its technical capabilities are recognized worldwide, and Citizen is now a watchmaker trusted by citizens around the world.

The Citizen "Alarm Date 4H " we are introducing this time is the second generation model in which the alarm setting has been changed from a disk type to a needle type.

The pet name " 4H (Four Hands)" refers to the four hands: hour, minute, second, and alarm.
Since it has more hands than the three- hand type, there is a difference in height between the dials, which gives the design a more three-dimensional feel.

The black dial is understated yet has an elegant sheen.
The indexes and hands are silver upright bar indexes with dolphin hands.
The triangular marker on the alarm hand is a nice feature.

The two crowns at the 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions are a unique feature of an alarm watch; the crown at the 2 o'clock position is used to operate the alarm, and the crown at the 4 o'clock position is used to operate the watch.
This makes it a rare watch with two mainsprings inside the body.

The back cover is a snapback type, but it boasts high water resistance because it uses a highly waterproof "Parawater" case.

This watch was made for businessmen at the time, so it is an "Alarm Date 4H " that has an alarm function but also excels in design, durability, and practicality.

The movement is a hand-wound movement with 21 jewels.

When the alarm time arrives, a hammer built into the movement strikes the back cover to tell the time, producing a unique "jijijiji" sound that is reminiscent of the chirping of cicadas.

Since it is a hand-wound type, it boasts stable operation even though it is equipped with an alarm function.

Size: height: 45.8mm , width: 41.2mm , thickness: 12.1mm , weight: 57g .

The large size and heavy design give it a strong presence when worn.
The simple black and silver coloring is designed to be easily incorporated into a variety of outfits, from office to casual.

Replacing the black belt with a brown one will give it a more casual look, so it would go well with denim and a leather jacket.

The condition of the case is excellent, with only minor scratches from use and no other noticeable scratches.
The dial has some damage above the date and around the 9 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions, but it is not particularly noticeable and does not affect visibility.
The movement is in good condition with no rust and runs smoothly.
The alarm function also works without any problems.

All watches sold in our store are internally inspected by a professional watch mechanic upon arrival and are only sold after being determined to be genuine, so you can use them with confidence.

When you purchase a watch, we will attach a new leather strap to it when you deliver it to you.
Please select the color you want from the order selection tab and place your order.
*For products that come with original watch straps or metal bands, the leather strap will not be attached and will be sent separately as a spare.
A special case for the watch will also be included with the shipment.

Please be sure to read the following information after purchasing an antique watch.

When selling antique watches at RESUME, we do not immediately hand them over to you when you place your order. Instead, we ask a professional craftsman to overhaul them (hereafter referred to as OH) and deliver them to you after the OH is completed. (This takes about 1 to 2 months.)

A professional craftsman with first-class watch repair technician qualifications will completely disassemble your watch, replace worn parts such as the internal gaskets, clean it, oil it, and perform a thorough overhaul, maintaining it to a daily accuracy of about ±1 minute.
When we deliver the machine, we will also send you our own overhaul certificate, which shows what kind of overhaul was performed, as well as photos of the machine being disassembled and maintained.

Of course, due to the nature of the product itself being a second-hand item, there is no guarantee that it will never break, but we ask for your understanding that we take this approach so that you can enjoy the original performance of the watch and use it with peace of mind in the future.

When you purchase a product, we offer a one-year warranty depending on the model. Even if the warranty period has expired, we will still repair the product for a fee. If there is no repair shop near you, please feel free to contact us.