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MC-012
Citizen 17 Jewels Parashock
A slim, hand-wound Citizen from the mid-1960s with a silver sunburst dial.
- Maker
- Citizen, Japan
- Reference
- 4-020057TA
- Date
- c. 1965
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Condition
- Very good, crisp dial, light wear to the case
- Gallery
- Watches
Details
Identification
- Model
- 17 Jewels Parashock
Specifications
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 34 mm
- Movement
- Manual wind
- Calibre
- Citizen 0200, 17 jewels
- Dial
- Silver sunburst, faceted baton markers
- Bracelet / strap
- Black leather strap
Condition
- Box & papers
- None
- All original parts
- Yes
The story
In the 1960s Citizen made thin, honest dress watches for everyday wear. This one has a 17-jewel hand-wound movement with Parashock, Citizen's own shock protection, and a silver sunburst dial with faceted baton markers.
The case back still carries a trace of the original dealer's sticker.
Provenance
- c. 1965Made by Citizen in Japan.
- 2022Bought at a watch fair in Tel Aviv.