Category Archives: Vintage Watches

This Week’s Featured Watch #60 – The Citizen Auto, 1958

Posted on August 12, 2014 by sweephand

Citizen launched their first automatic watch in 1958 – it was something of a stop-gap model prior to the appearance in late 1961 of the Jet range. The ‘Auto’ was made with either 20 or 21 jewels, and the movement was … Continue reading →

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The Stainless Steel ‘Bullhead’ Chronograph – 67-9356

Posted on July 30, 2014 by sweephand

All but one of Citizen’s ‘bullhead’ models, with the 8110A movement, were mounted in ‘base metal’ cases, albeit with stainless steel backs. Some were gold plated or black coated. The only one to use a stainless steel case was the 67-9356 model … Continue reading →

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Brian’s 8110A Restoration Page

Posted on July 20, 2014 by sweephand

I’ve just done a final update to Brian’s restoration page – this is to include one more watch, this time a white Speedy which Brian brought back from the very edge of oblivion! It’s in the page as exhibit 3 in … Continue reading →

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Citizen Auto, 1958 – Page Published

Posted on July 16, 2014 by sweephand

I’ve just published the new page, on Citizen’s first automatic watch, launched in 1958. I hope you can find time to read it through – it has been an interesting journey for me 🙂 The Citizen Auto, 1958

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New Article – Update

Posted on July 11, 2014 by sweephand

Very pleased to say that the watch returned safely today, only four days to ship from Brian back to me 🙂 In the end I didn’t dare to write the article before the watch was safely back – I didn’t … Continue reading →

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New Article in the Pipeline…

Posted on July 4, 2014 by sweephand

It’s been a while since I last published a new reference page, so it’s about time a new one sees the light of day 🙂 The last page I uploaded featured Brian’s superb work on the ‘Speedy’ 67-9313 chronograph, and … Continue reading →

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What Goes Well With Watches?…..

Posted on June 22, 2014 by sweephand

How about a good beer?! I enjoy (in moderate amounts of course) well crafted beers, and I’ve been very impressed lately with some of the offerings from the U.S.A., including a couple of porters – this one is the Gonzo … Continue reading →

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Automatic Chronograph Page Updated

Posted on June 17, 2014 by sweephand

With thanks to Mikko, I’ve been able to update the Chronograph page. In particular the section on the 67-9143 (black case / gold dial) model has been amended to clarify that Citizen appears to have used two different case numbers … Continue reading →

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A Small Enhancement to the Citizen Highness

Posted on June 7, 2014 by sweephand

One aspect of collecting, besides the acquisition of the watches themselves, is finding little extras – maybe an original box, or some marketing material from the era they were made. Original bracelets are also good to have of course. Much … Continue reading →

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Latest Arrival – Cosmotron 7800

Posted on May 27, 2014 by sweephand

I have a soft spot for the Cosmotrons – these were electro-mechanical hybrid watches with a limited production life since their new technology was almost immediately superseded by quartz technology. The fact that they were doomed almost from day one … Continue reading →

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