Citizen - Shokosha Pocket Watch - 1900-1949

Vintage Citizen Shokosha χειροκίνητο τζάγκων pocket watch, representing an early period of Japanese watchmaking history. The movement is signed "Citizen Shokosha", referring to the early watch manufacturing organization associated with the origins of Citizen before the brand evolved into its modern form.

Estimated production period: circa 1930s–1940s

Features an elegant cream dial with Arabic numerals and a small seconds subdial, paired with classic blued hands and a traditional pocket watch design.

Specifications:

Brand: Citizen / Shokosha
Movement: Hand-winding mechanical movement
Type: Pocket watch
Estimated year: ca. 1930s–1940s
Dial: Cream aged dial with patina
Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Case diameter: approx. 41.3 mm (excluding crown)
Country of manufacture: Japan

Condition:

Running after manual winding
Long-term accuracy has not been tested
Dial shows visible signs of age and patina
Case has scratches and wear marks consistent with age and use
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An interesting early Japanese mechanical pocket watch with historical significance for collectors of vintage Citizen timepieces.

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