Citizen - Auto Dater - No reserve price - Men - 1966

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Citizen Auto Dater SM 17, a stainless steel automatic wristwatch from 1966 with a black dial, 17 jewels and a case size of about 38 mm.

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Description from the seller

1960s, the era when Japanese watchmaking leaped onto the world stage, felt on the wrist with this piece.

Product Description

This is the CITIZEN Auto Dater SM 17, manufactured in 1966.
Produced during Japan's high-growth period, it's one of Citizen's representative vintage automatic models.
With a deep-black dial and a luxurious fluted bezel, its classic and refined design remains timeless to this day.
This model is a JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) model, so overseas distribution is limited, and it is popular among overseas collectors seeking Japanese-made vintage watches.
The appeal of a mechanical movement—the smooth motion of the second hand and an automatic winding that does not require a battery—offers allure that modern quartz watches cannot match.
Although roughly 60 years old, it is currently functioning normally, allowing you to enjoy the history unique to a vintage watch.

Condition

Crystal: scratched
Dial: no dirt
Bezel: scratched
Case sides: scratched
Case back: scratched
Band: slight scratches
All functions are operating normally.

Accessories
Body only

Case size
About 38mm (excluding crown)

Shipping
Carefully packed and shipped promptly via FedEx with tracking.

This watch’s value
The 1960s was an era when Japanese watchmakers rapidly advanced technology to rival Swiss manufacturers in quality.
The Citizen Auto Dater SM 17 is one of the mechanical models that symbolize that era and a vintage watch that lets you feel Citizen’s high level of craftsmanship.
In particular, its highly popular black dial, luxurious fluted bezel, and a 38mm case that remains easy to wear today make it both collectible and practical.
Furthermore, because it was sold only in Japan (JDM), it is rare in overseas markets and highly regarded by collectors of Japanese-made vintage watches.
A timepiece that has continued to run for nearly 60 years is not merely a watch but a precious chronometer that conveys the history of Japanese manufacturing to the present.

Watch Specifications
Brand: CITIZEN
Model: Auto Dater SM 17
Manufacture year: 1966
Movement: Automatic
Jewels: 17 jewels
Serial: 60211117
Dial: Black
Case material: Stainless steel
Bezel: Fluted bezel
Case size: About 38mm (excluding crown)
Band size: Free size
Crystal: Glass
Market: JDM (Japanese Domestic Market)
Accessories: Body only
Operation: All functions operate normally

1960s, the era when Japanese watchmaking leaped onto the world stage, felt on the wrist with this piece.

Product Description

This is the CITIZEN Auto Dater SM 17, manufactured in 1966.
Produced during Japan's high-growth period, it's one of Citizen's representative vintage automatic models.
With a deep-black dial and a luxurious fluted bezel, its classic and refined design remains timeless to this day.
This model is a JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) model, so overseas distribution is limited, and it is popular among overseas collectors seeking Japanese-made vintage watches.
The appeal of a mechanical movement—the smooth motion of the second hand and an automatic winding that does not require a battery—offers allure that modern quartz watches cannot match.
Although roughly 60 years old, it is currently functioning normally, allowing you to enjoy the history unique to a vintage watch.

Condition

Crystal: scratched
Dial: no dirt
Bezel: scratched
Case sides: scratched
Case back: scratched
Band: slight scratches
All functions are operating normally.

Accessories
Body only

Case size
About 38mm (excluding crown)

Shipping
Carefully packed and shipped promptly via FedEx with tracking.

This watch’s value
The 1960s was an era when Japanese watchmakers rapidly advanced technology to rival Swiss manufacturers in quality.
The Citizen Auto Dater SM 17 is one of the mechanical models that symbolize that era and a vintage watch that lets you feel Citizen’s high level of craftsmanship.
In particular, its highly popular black dial, luxurious fluted bezel, and a 38mm case that remains easy to wear today make it both collectible and practical.
Furthermore, because it was sold only in Japan (JDM), it is rare in overseas markets and highly regarded by collectors of Japanese-made vintage watches.
A timepiece that has continued to run for nearly 60 years is not merely a watch but a precious chronometer that conveys the history of Japanese manufacturing to the present.

Watch Specifications
Brand: CITIZEN
Model: Auto Dater SM 17
Manufacture year: 1966
Movement: Automatic
Jewels: 17 jewels
Serial: 60211117
Dial: Black
Case material: Stainless steel
Bezel: Fluted bezel
Case size: About 38mm (excluding crown)
Band size: Free size
Crystal: Glass
Market: JDM (Japanese Domestic Market)
Accessories: Body only
Operation: All functions operate normally

Details

Brand
Citizen
Gender
Men
Model
Auto Dater
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Period
1960-1969
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Silver
Case material
Stainless steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Original warranty included
No
Case diameter
38 mm
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Year
1966
JapanVerified
70
Objects sold
100%
Private

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