Citizen - Hi-Line '14k GOLD-FILLED' - No reserve price - HL1507081 - Men - 1962

Presented for auction by Second Vintage

This classic 1960s Citizen dress watch offers a striking visual character defined by its 14k gold-filled construction and a heavily patinated dial. As a standard production model from the Hi-Line series, it delivers an honest and highly characterful example of mid-century Japanese watchmaking, supported by strong mechanical performance.

Brand: Citizen
Model: Hi-Line
Reference Number: HL1507081
Serial Number: 21100016
Movement: Manual wind, 23 jewels
Dial: Silver and champagne sunburst with heavy patina and applied indices
Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: 14k gold filled
Production Year: 1962
Condition: Good vintage condition. Timegrapher: +13+15s/day, performing remarkably well.

Dial and Hands
The dial features a silver and champagne sunburst finish that has developed significant and widespread spotting and patina across the entire surface, creating a heavily patinated vintage aesthetic. The applied gold-tone indices remain intact, and the printed text, including the Parashock 23 Jewels designation, remains fully legible. The gold-tone dauphine hands are aged appropriately with the dial, showing visible oxidation and minor spotting on their surfaces.

Case and Crystal
The 14k gold-filled case displays honest vintage wear, with visible scratches and minor marks consistent with its age. The lugs retain decent shape, and the caseback shows clear engravings. A thin, integrated style bezel frames the dial and shows scratches consistent with the rest of the case. The small, unsigned crown exhibits some plating wear. The domed acrylic crystal is clear, with minor surface scratches visible under certain lighting.

Movement
Inside is a clean manual wind movement featuring 23 jewels and bearing clear engravings that read CITIZEN, HI-LINE, and 23 JEWELS. The movement shows no obvious signs of corrosion or heavy damage, with only minor marks present on the screw heads. The timegrapher records a rate of +13+15s/day. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece.

Strap
The watch is fitted with a standard black leather strap featuring an embossed pattern. It is secured by an unsigned gold-tone buckle and shows light wear.

Condition
Good vintage condition. The 14k gold-filled case and integrated bezel show honest wear with visible scratches, while the lugs remain well-defined. The sunburst dial and dauphine hands exhibit heavy, even patina and oxidation, providing a distinct vintage character. The domed acrylic crystal has minor surface scratches, and the unsigned crown shows plating wear. The manual wind movement is visually clean and displays no obvious signs of heavy damage or corrosion.

Dimensions
The case measures 36 mm (excluding the crown).

Remarks
This Citizen is notable for its 14k gold-filled case construction and a distinctive sunburst dial that has developed an even, heavy patina. Powered by a reliable 23-jewel manual wind movement, it offers a highly authentic vintage aesthetic alongside strong mechanical performance.

History
The Citizen Hi-Line was introduced in 1961 to complete the brand's mid-range hand-winding lineup. It utilized the 0500 series movements, which were designed to be slimmer than previous models at 3.25mm thick. Operating at a frequency of 18,000 beats per hour, the movement was offered in 23, 25, and 27 jewel variants. The Parashock text on the dial refers to Citizen's proprietary full-scale shock resistance mechanism, which was first introduced by the brand in 1956.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination.
Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description.
The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use.
If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you.
As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
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SKU: CIT-CHP-0002