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Jet Family

Posted on March 29, 2014 by sweephand

Here’s a group shot of my Jets – the most recent arrivals are the two on the left, the early plain dialled model and the Rookie.  The Jets use Citizen’s circular geared rotor rather than the more usual swinging weight. … Continue reading →

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8110A Restoration Page Updated

Posted on March 22, 2014 by sweephand

The restoration reaches its conclusion – and the performance of the watch on the timer is impressive… https://sweep-hand.org/brians-8110a-restoration-the-speedy-67-9313/

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This Week’s Featured Watch #57: Cosmotron GX (green dial)

Posted on March 19, 2014 by sweephand

I’ve featured a Cosmotron GX before – Number 33 in the series – but I have a second example. This one grabbed my attention since it has an unusual dial, featuring a textured green finish and contrasting white chapter ring: … Continue reading →

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Export Models

Posted on March 9, 2014 by sweephand

Identifying Citizen’s many models can sometimes be challenging – and it’s made more so when the watch appears not to carry the expected model markings. At first it seems that the watch might be a fake or a re-dial – … Continue reading →

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8110A Restoration Page Updated

Posted on February 26, 2014 by sweephand

As Brian’s work continues we see the result of case cleaning and refurb of the pushers: https://sweep-hand.org/brians-8110a-restoration-the-speedy-67-9313/

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A Little Project – Black Dial 67-9038 Chronograph Sorted……Postscript

Posted on February 20, 2014 by sweephand

Well, after putting the black dialled 67-9038 together and being pleased with it, I have now learned an important lesson! i.e. it’s always worth studying parts under magnification. I was keen to get the piece together, so I’d only looked … Continue reading →

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A Little Project – Black Dial 67-9038 Chronograph Sorted

Posted on February 18, 2014 by sweephand

I’ve had a spare 67-9038 (8110A chronograph) case lying around for some time. On an original solid link but somewhat stretched bracelet, it has been polished a little over zealously, and the black bezel had also been polished back to … Continue reading →

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8110A Restoration Page Update

Posted on February 13, 2014 by sweephand

See the latest update, as work begins on the hands: https://sweep-hand.org/brians-8110a-restoration-the-speedy-67-9313/

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8110A Restoration Page Update

Posted on February 4, 2014 by sweephand

The latest instalment is now added to the page – this time taking a closer look at the dial and the challenges it presents https://sweep-hand.org/brians-8110a-restoration-the-speedy-67-9313/

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Metal Bracelet or Leather Strap?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by sweephand

The majority of Citizen’s watches were originally sold with steel bracelets, sometimes gold plated, sometimes black. Although some bracelets are very nice, and it’s good to have an original one fitted, I confess to a preference for leather straps. I … Continue reading →

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