{"product_id":"citizen-alarm-4-zeiger-parashock-17-jewels-ref-15708-vergoldet-20-μ-handaufzugswecker-der-1960er","title":"Citizen Alarm – 4 hands, Parashock, 17 Jewels – Ref. 15708, gold-plated 20 μ – 1960s manual wind alarm","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA wrist alarm, purely mechanical: A second mainspring barrel drives a hammer that strikes against the case back. Not a beep, but a resonant purr that you can hear just as well as you can feel. Citizen’s wrist alarms from the 1960s are among the most charming constructions produced by the Japanese watch industry – and among the rarest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe mechanical wrist alarm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIntegrating an alarm function into a wristwatch case was a constructional challenge: it requires a second, independent mainspring barrel, its own winding mechanism, a release mechanism, and a hammer that strikes a membrane or the case back. Switzerland had Vulcain and Jaeger-LeCoultre for this; Citizen developed its own solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis example operates with \u003cstrong\u003efour hands\u003c\/strong\u003e: hour, minute, center seconds – and the arrow-tipped alarm hand, which is set via the second crown. You set the arrow to the desired time, wind the alarm mechanism, and the watch alerts you. The operation is so intuitive that you never have to explain it twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"Parashock\" is the name for Citizen's shock protection for the balance staff. The movement features 17 jewels and is hand-wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case back is stamped \u003cstrong\u003e20 MICRONS · C.G.P. · STAR · CENTER SECOND · STAINLESS STEEL BACK · 15708\u003c\/strong\u003e. Twenty microns of gold plating is a substantial thickness, significantly above the norm in this class – and the reason why the case still looks pristine after sixty years. The two fluted crowns at 2 and 4 o'clock are clearly visible on the case flank and give the watch its unmistakable silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesign and character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dial features two zones: a finely turned, concentrically textured center where the alarm hand travels, and a smooth outer ring with applied gold-colored baton indices. The signature \"Citizen Alarm\" is in the center, underneath \"17 JEWELS PARASHOCK\". The contrast between the textured inner field and the calm outer ring gives the dial depth and makes the function immediately readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case measures 35.6 mm without the crown, with a 43.7 mm lug-to-lug and a height of 12.3 mm – this thickness is the price paid for the second mainspring barrel and was the rule for wrist alarms of that era. At 57 grams, the watch sits noticeably on the wrist without feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is in good condition for its age. The gold-plated stretch-Milanaise bracelet is almost like new. The crystal, case, and dial show slight signs of use, but the gold plating shows only minimal abrasion. The alarm function works perfectly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Citizen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModel: Alarm, 4 hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReference: 15708\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: Manual wind with separate alarm mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eJewels: 17 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShock protection: Parashock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctions: Hour, minute, center seconds, mechanical alarm with hand setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase material: 20 micron gold-plated (C.G.P.), stainless steel back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter without crown: 35.6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug-to-lug: 43.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 12.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug width: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight incl. strap: 57 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDate: 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrap: gold-plated Milanaise stretch bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor collectors of mechanical complications who are looking for a wrist alarm and want to discover the Japanese answer to Vulcain and Jaeger-LeCoultre. For anyone who wants a watch that actually \u003cem\u003edoes\u003c\/em\u003e something – the hammer on the case back is an experience that no quartz watch can replace. And for buyers looking for a function that no one else has on their wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eNote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs this is a used watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54168780996946,"sku":"A360","price":769.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/7A068CFA-E5CB-4187-BD14-BEED212AA6D9.jpg?v=1785840315","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/citizen-alarm-4-zeiger-parashock-17-jewels-ref-15708-vergoldet-20-%ce%bc-handaufzugswecker-der-1960er","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}