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Vintage Citizen Auto Dater SM23 Parawater Star Fluted Bezel 38mm
“Mid-Century Japanese Horology with Iconic Day-Date Fluted Bezel Styling.”
Introducing the Citizen Auto Dater SM23 Parawater Star (Ref. AUSS 51303-V), a highly sought-after vintage Japanese dress watch from the mid-1960s. Combining a sharp fluted bezel with a sunburst silver dial, an arched day display at 12 o’clock, and a date window at 3 o’clock, this reference delivers a classic “Day-Date” silhouette with distinct Japanese horological character.
Technical Specifications:
Model / Ref: Citizen Auto Dater SM23 “Parawater Star” (Ref. AUSS 51303-V)
Movement: Citizen In-House Automatic Caliber (SM / Jet lineage, 23 Jewels) — Working Curated & Tested
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 38 mm (excluding crown) — Jumbo
Lug-to-Lug: 45 mm
Bezel: Stainless Steel Fluted Bezel
Dial: Original Sunburst Silver Dial with applied hour indices, arched dual English/Kanji day window at 12 o’clock, date window at 3 o’clock, and signature SM23 star emblem at 6 o’clock
Glass: Domed Acrylic Crystal
Case Back: Screw-down Stainless Steel Caseback stamped PARAWATER STAR S.S. Citizen Auto Dater
Condition: Pre-owned (Good Vintage Condition). All-original condition. The stainless steel case retains sharp geometry with light scratches because age and wear. The original dial exhibits natural vintage patina/aging that adds authentic vintage character.
Bracelet Note: Fitted with its original Citizen stainless steel beads-of-rice (BOR) multi-link bracelet with the factory-signed CITIZEN fold-over clasp (All-original ensemble). Can fit to 18cm wrist.
Historical & Collector’s Note (Why This Watch Is in High Demand):
Iconic “Day-Date” Fluted Bezel Aesthetic: Featuring a sharp fluted bezel paired with the full arched day window at 12 o’clock and date display at 3 o’clock, this model offers the iconic mid-century “Day-Date” design silhouette that remains hugely popular among watch enthusiasts worldwide.
Jumbo 38mm Vintage Proportion: Most Japanese dress watches from the 1960s were produced in compact 33mm to 35mm cases. Finding an authentic vintage Auto Dater with a 38mm case diameter, providing modern wrist presence .
Historic “Parawater” Era Heritage: Marked “PARAWATER” on the caseback, this piece dates back to Citizen’s landmark water-resistant watch era (launched in 1959 as Japan’s first water-resistant watch technology) prior to the industry-wide shift to the term “Water Resistant” in the early 1970s.
Proprietary SM23 Automatic Movement: Powered by Citizen’s proprietary SM23 (Jet-era architecture) automatic movement, highly regarded for its unique horological history, reliability, and smooth winding performance.
All-Original Condition: Retaining all factory-original components—including the dial, hands, fluted bezel, stamped caseback, and original Citizen-signed beads-of-rice bracelet—makes this a complete, highly collectible specimen.
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The item you are purchasing is a pre-owned vintage timepiece in condition as described and shown in the photos. Please inspect all photos and details carefully before purchasing. We are happy to provide additional photos or detailed videos via DM.
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