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The Citizen Crystal Seven Split Day-Date 27 Jewels is a classic vintage Japanese automatic watch from the golden era of mechanical watchmaking. Produced during the late 1960s to early 1970s, the Crystal Seven series represented one of Citizen’s flagship collections, admired for its robust construction, reliable automatic movement, and distinctive split day-date display.
This example features a beautiful warm beige (champagne) dial with applied indices and the signature Split Day-Date configuration, where the day and date are displayed in separate windows for enhanced legibility. The warm tone of the dial has developed an elegant vintage character over the decades, complementing the stainless steel case and giving the watch a timeless mid-century aesthetic.
Paired with a quality aftermarket leather strap, this Crystal Seven is equally suitable as an everyday vintage wearer or as an addition to a serious collection of Japanese mechanical watches.
Technical Specifications
Model / Reference: Citizen Crystal Seven Split Day-Date
Case Reference: ACSS 2923A-TA
Production Era: Circa 1969–1971
Movement: Citizen Automatic 27 Jewels — Working, Curated & Tested
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 36 mm (excluding crown)
Lug-to-Lug: 43 mm
Lug Width: 19 mm
Case Thickness: 11 mm
Dial: Original Beige (Champagne) Dial with Split Day-Date Display
Crystal: Original Crystal
Strap: Aftermarket Genuine Leather Strap
Made in Japan
Condition Note
Pre-Owned – Good Vintage Condition
The watch is presented in good overall vintage condition, displaying honest signs of wear consistent with its age. The stainless steel case shows surface wear from decades of careful use, while the original beige (champagne) dial remains attractive and full of vintage character. The crystal is in very good condition, remaining clear and well preserved. The watch is fitted with an aftermarket genuine leather strap that complements its classic appearance.
The automatic movement has been curated, tested, and is functioning properly at the time of listing.
Historical & Collector’s Note
Citizen Crystal Seven – A Milestone in Japanese Watchmaking
Introduced in the mid-1960s, the Citizen Crystal Seven collection became one of Citizen’s most successful mechanical watch lines. Designed to offer greater durability, dependable automatic performance, and refined styling, the series helped establish Citizen as one of Japan’s leading manufacturers during the golden age of mechanical watches.
Rare 27-Jewel Variant
This example features the 27-jewel automatic movement, a higher-grade specification than the more commonly encountered 21-jewel versions. Vintage Crystal Seven models equipped with 27 jewels are increasingly sought after by collectors for their relative scarcity and their place within Citizen’s premium mechanical lineup of the era.
Signature Split Day-Date Display
Unlike conventional day-date watches that combine both indications within a single aperture, the Crystal Seven’s Split Day-Date layout presents the day and date in separate windows, creating a distinctive dial design while improving readability. Combined with the warm champagne dial and balanced case proportions, it gives the watch an elegant vintage character that has remained timeless for more than half a century.
Terms of Sale
This is a genuine pre-owned vintage Citizen timepiece. Minor cosmetic wear is expected and forms part of its authentic vintage character. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description. Additional photographs or videos are available upon request.
