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1978 Citizen Military Dive Watch (Ref. 52-0110)

Founded in 1918 in Japan, Citizen is one of the most integrated manufactures in the watch world. They make all of their watch components in-house and do not have any manufacturing facilities outside the brand's home country. With a history of cutting edge technology, Citizen is known for their incredibly accurate and rugged time pieces. The history of Citizen divers from the 1960s-1980s is rather elusive. However, what we do know is that the company was very well know for producing dependable divers in this time period as well as highly regarded pressure-rated quartz divers. 

This particular military dive watch is in excellent condition for its age, and is a rather striking example of just how strongly such sought-after, yet affordable Citizen military watches can hold up over time. 

Stock # CZNMDW
Brand Citizen
Style Diver
Model 52-0110
Serial N/A
Size Men's
Material Stainless Steel
Dial Matte Black
Millimeters 40
Strap 2pc Handmade Leather

 

CASE & BRACELET

The thick case shows appropriate signs of use and has been lightly polished in the past, retaining full lugs. The deep black bezel is in stunning condition, revealing virtually no signs of wear or age. The case houses its original crown. The caseback engravings are deep and legible. Comes outfitted with a two-piece handmade leather strap. 

DIAL & HANDS

The rich matte black dial is in excellent condition, exhibiting no signs of aging or blemishes. The lume plots are all in tact and are developing a speckled gray patina. The date window shows slight signs of age, with the font in legible condition. The lume reveals  no degradation under U.V. light inspection. The original Mercedes hands also show no degradation and are also in excellent condition and aging with the same handsome patina as the plots. 
 

ACCESSORIES 

None. Watch is functioning and keeping time perfectly, previous service history is unknown.