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Citizen - JET - No reserve price - JR15701 - Men - 1960-1969
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Citizen - JET - No reserve price - JR15701 - Men - 1960-1969

Title Citizen - Jet Rookie - Vintage Watch - Automatic - Men - 1960-1969 - Working SKU 1121‐y1512-05621ーS16 Object Details * Brand: Citizen * Model: Jet Rookie (Ref. JR15801 / AR15701) * Period: 1960-1969 (Circa 1963) * Movement: Automatic (Citizen "Jet" Peripheral Rotor) * Case Material: Stainless Steel / Gold Filled (check your specific watch color) * Condition: Excellent (Minimal signs of wear, fully functional) * Strap: [Brown] Leather Strap * Dial: Sunburst Silver with "Jet" Logo Description A Rare Engineering Marvel: The Citizen Jet Rookie This is a beautiful example of the Citizen Jet Rookie, a watch celebrated by collectors for its legendary "Jet" movement. Unlike standard automatics, the Jet series utilizes a peripheral ring-shaped rotor that rotates around the outside of the movement. When you move the watch, it produces a unique "whirring" sound—often compared to a jet engine—which gave the line its name. Key Features: * The Movement: Powered by a Citizen 0321/1130 caliber with 17 or 19 jewels. This is a "No-Date" version, which collectors prefer for its clean, symmetrical aesthetic. Note that the Rookie was designed without a manual winding function to keep the profile slim; it relies entirely on the high-efficiency Jet rotor. * The Dial: A stunning sunburst silver dial in excellent condition. It features the iconic "Jet" script and applied baton indices that catch the light beautifully. * The Case: Bold 1960s geometry. The recessed crown gives the watch a sleek, "UFO-like" profile when viewed from the front, emphasizing the automatic nature of the piece. * Crystal: High-domed acrylic (Plexiglass), typical of the era, which adds a warm vintage distortion to the dial. Condition Report: This timepiece is in Excellent vintage condition. * Case: Sharp edges. No deep gouges or significant wear to the lugs. * Dial/Hands: Remarkable preservation. No visible patina or spotting. * Performance: The Jet rotor spins freely and engages the winding mechanism perfectly. It keeps good vintage time. Specifications: * Case Diameter: 35.5 mm (excluding crown) * Lug Width: 18 mm Shipping & Presentation * Packaging: Shipped in a secure, padded watch box to ensure safety. * Shipping: Worldwide insured and tracked shipping via [FedEx].

No. 100283361

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Citizen - JET - No reserve price - JR15701 - Men - 1960-1969

Citizen - JET - No reserve price - JR15701 - Men - 1960-1969

Title
Citizen - Jet Rookie - Vintage Watch - Automatic - Men - 1960-1969 - Working

SKU 1121‐y1512-05621ーS16

Object Details
* Brand: Citizen
* Model: Jet Rookie (Ref. JR15801 / AR15701)
* Period: 1960-1969 (Circa 1963)
* Movement: Automatic (Citizen "Jet" Peripheral Rotor)
* Case Material: Stainless Steel / Gold Filled (check your specific watch color)
* Condition: Excellent (Minimal signs of wear, fully functional)
* Strap: [Brown] Leather Strap
* Dial: Sunburst Silver with "Jet" Logo

Description
A Rare Engineering Marvel: The Citizen Jet Rookie
This is a beautiful example of the Citizen Jet Rookie, a watch celebrated by collectors for its legendary "Jet" movement. Unlike standard automatics, the Jet series utilizes a peripheral ring-shaped rotor that rotates around the outside of the movement. When you move the watch, it produces a unique "whirring" sound—often compared to a jet engine—which gave the line its name.

Key Features:
* The Movement: Powered by a Citizen 0321/1130 caliber with 17 or 19 jewels. This is a "No-Date" version, which collectors prefer for its clean, symmetrical aesthetic. Note that the Rookie was designed without a manual winding function to keep the profile slim; it relies entirely on the high-efficiency Jet rotor.
* The Dial: A stunning sunburst silver dial in excellent condition. It features the iconic "Jet" script and applied baton indices that catch the light beautifully.
* The Case: Bold 1960s geometry. The recessed crown gives the watch a sleek, "UFO-like" profile when viewed from the front, emphasizing the automatic nature of the piece.
* Crystal: High-domed acrylic (Plexiglass), typical of the era, which adds a warm vintage distortion to the dial.

Condition Report:
This timepiece is in Excellent vintage condition.
* Case: Sharp edges. No deep gouges or significant wear to the lugs.
* Dial/Hands: Remarkable preservation. No visible patina or spotting.
* Performance: The Jet rotor spins freely and engages the winding mechanism perfectly. It keeps good vintage time.

Specifications:
* Case Diameter: 35.5 mm (excluding crown)
* Lug Width: 18 mm

Shipping & Presentation
* Packaging: Shipped in a secure, padded watch box to ensure safety.
* Shipping: Worldwide insured and tracked shipping via [FedEx].

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