My Cart

Close


Citizen
SKU: vws3283

Citizen - Para Water - Automatic Day/Date - Rare ca.1972 - Sports Watch

Pre Water Resist Vintage Citizen Para Water Automatic circa 1972

Case
Stainless Steel
Condition
 8/10
Year
1972
Box/Papers
No/No
View full specification
This item has now sold
£0.00GBP
Enquire Now

Vintage Watch Specialist Buyer Protection

  • 12 Month Warranty Included
  • Authenticity Guarantee
  • Fully Insured Next Day Delivery
We ship watches worldwide tracked and insured More Information

Rare Pre Water Resist Vintage Citizen Para Water Automatic circa 1972

In 1959 Citizen produced the first Japanese water-resistant wristwatch. This was the “Citizen Parawater”. It was powered by the Citizen Cal. 920(2B). It was produced with  19, 21 and 23 jewels. Soon after, the Parawater completed two trans-Pacific tests and one in the Sea of Japan. The result, needless to say, was positive. As time passed Citizen was growing as a company and exported more and more watches, so (unfortunately IMHO) the term “Para Water” was changed to the universally recognized (and boring)  “Water resistant” somewhere around 1970-1973.

What's on Offer

Look at this unique little beauty, you can very much see the 1970s style integrated into the design of this watch. The case shape is very unique, almost reminiscent of a nautilus with an integrated steel bracelet which is also original to the watch. The dial is a talking point in its own right, a grey sunburst finish with playful white and orange striped track markings. Various signs of wear can be found around the watch but it is overall good and is fully working. 

Case
Stainless Steel
Box
No
Dial
Grey/Orange
Papers
No
Crystal
Plexiglass
Model Ref
4-650701-K
Winding
Automatic
Bracelet
Stainless Steel
Movement Type
Mechanical
Condition
8/10
Calibre
Citizen 6501
Date of Issue
1972
Jewels
21
Warranty
None
Power Reserve
42 Hours
Lug Height
41mm
Width
36mm
Lug width
18mm

Do you have questions about this watch?

Contact our team below and we'll be happy to help you with this watch or any other watch you might be interested in

+44 7831 454 658
Chat on WhatsApp
Contact us

Read out latest customer reviews

See why buyers from across the world trust Vintage Watch Specialist

"An outstanding watch at a fair price with superb service before the purchase, safe delivery and helpful advice throughout. I cannot recommend the company highly enough."

Barrie

"A lovely little watch, reasonably priced, in excellent used condition exactly as advertised. Delivered very promptly in good strong packaging. Altogether a happy purchasing experience."

Kevin

"Javid was really helpful, he sent loads of images to me as I couldn’t make up my mind as I was buying a gift. Extremely happy with it would definitely buy from him again."

Jan

Vintage Watch Specialist's Authenticity Guarantee

Guaranteed Authenticity

  • All of our watches are approved by our in-house authenticity check
  • Every watch is inspected meticulously by our experts
  • Any deviations from the original condition or specifications are listed

Worldwide shipping

  • Free UK shipping
  • Subsidised international shipping
  • All shipping tracked and insured

Warranty and Returns

  • All watches are covered by our free 12 month warranty (unless otherwise stated)
  • All watches are sold serviced and fully functioning (unless otherwise stated)
  • Please see our full warranty and returns policy here