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Citizen Automatic 6501 Men’s Vintage 21J Classic Dress Watch JDM 1970s
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MODEL:
Citizen Vintage
Citizen Vintage
MOVEMENT:
Mechanical (Automatic)
Mechanical (Automatic)
YEAR:
1970-1979
1970-1979
CASE SIZE:
38 mm
38 mm
CASE MATERIAL:
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
DIAL COLOR:
Green
Green
BAND MATERIAL:
Leather
Leather
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a rare vintage Citizen Automatic 6501 men’s 21-jewel dress watch, produced for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM) during the 1970s. This distinctive vintage Citizen features a unique blackened steel case paired with a beautiful green gradient dial, applied hour markers, and a day-date display. Powered by Citizen’s 21-jewel automatic movement, the watch showcases a bold and unmistakable 1970s design.
The watch is being sold for parts and repair, as it is currently not running and the crown is stuck. The underlying issues have not been diagnosed, and it is unknown whether the watch can be restored to working condition. The watch is completely unrestored and is being sold as is for parts, repair, or restoration.
The watch is fitted on an aftermarket black leather strap.
The watch has visible signs of use and age. The photos best describe its physical condition and should be reviewed carefully prior to purchase.
Key Details:
* Brand: Citizen
* Model: Automatic 6501
* Era: 1970s
* Market: Japan Domestic Market (JDM)
* Movement: Automatic, 21 Jewels
* Functions: Day-Date Display
* Case: Blackened Steel
* Dial: Green Gradient
* Strap: Aftermarket Black Leather Strap
* Condition: For parts and repair; currently not running with a stuck crown; completely unrestored and sold as is
* Physical Condition: Visible signs of use and age
A rare and distinctive vintage Citizen automatic featuring an attractive green gradient dial and unique blackened steel case. Offered completely unrestored and sold as is, this watch is a great candidate for parts or restoration and an interesting addition to any vintage Citizen or JDM watch collection.
Ships carefully packaged.
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ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Bezel Color:Black
Number of Jewels:21 Jewels
With Papers:No
Reference Number:6501, 4-651081
Vintage:Yes
Band/Strap:Two-Piece Strap
Case Color:Black
Department:Men
Type:Wristwatch
Band Color:Black
Style:Casual, Classic, Dress/Formal
With Original Box/Packaging:No
Features:12-Hour Dial, Day/Date
Country of Origin:Japan
Display:Analog
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Citizen, named by a former Tokyo mayor in 1924, proved its watches by helicopter drop and Pacific buoy, grew into one of the world's largest watchmakers in the quartz years, and now owns Bulova, Frederique Constant and Miyota.
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