{"product_id":"citizen-alarm-chronograph-p080-312775-digitale-citizen-der-1980er-jahre-revidiert","title":"Citizen Alarm-Chronograph P080-312775 – 1980s digital Citizen – serviced","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCitizen never put the same effort into digital watches as Casio did, but they maintained a solid, understated series for years. Today, their models are significantly harder to find than the equivalent Seiko and Casio counterparts — simply because they were produced in smaller quantities and preserved less often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case back bears the engraving CITIZEN WATCH CO., the specifications WATER RESIST and BASE METAL CP, the reference P080-312775 KA, as well as the identification code GN-4-S and JAPAN. The dial is marked with CITIZEN and ALARM-CHRONOGRAPH and features the designation WATER RESIST JAPAN as well as the movement number 6-312217 YN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitizen and the digital display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the eighties, Citizen’s strength lay elsewhere: in solar technology, titanium, and early altimeters. Their digital watches were a sideline — a volume business for the domestic market, without the ambition to write technological history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat is exactly what makes these references interesting for collectors today. They are not iconic, have not been reissued, and have not been highly sought after — and have therefore largely disappeared. Anyone looking to build a collection of Japanese digital watches beyond the well-known names cannot ignore Citizen, while simultaneously realizing how little material is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA tonneau case with a polished bezel and a deep black front panel. The Citizen logo is in light blue at the top left, with the graphic alarm symbol to the right. Below the display field runs the text ALARM-CHRONOGRAPH, underneath which the assignment of the four pushers is labeled: DATE, START\/STOP, MODE, ALARM, and LAP\/RESET. Above the display field is the day-of-the-week bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe display field is framed by a fine gold-colored border line — the only decorative accent in an otherwise purely functional graphic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe reference, the case finish as chromed base metal, and the features suggest production in the 1980s. A nearly identical comparison piece with the same reference P080-312775 is listed by a vendor as being from 1989. Without our own factory records, we cannot definitively confirm this, but we consider \u003cstrong\u003e1989\u003c\/strong\u003e to be the most plausible classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe watch comes from Japan, where it was opened, inspected, and cleaned by a watchmaker, and fitted with a new battery. It is running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a worn original with clear signs of use. The LCD is complete and clearly legible; the dial printing is intact. The bezel has fine, surface-level scratches on the top and shows a dull area. On the sides of the case and the edge of the back, the chrome plating has worn away in several places; the surface there is rough and darkly discolored, which represents typical aging for a chromed base metal construction. The back shows circular scuff marks while the engraving remains legible. The installed steel bracelet is a replacement, not the original, and bears its own scratch marks on the links and the clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe actual condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eReference: P080-312775 KA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase identification: GN-4-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDial movement number: 6-312217 YN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: Quartz, digital (LCD), battery-operated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctions: Time, seconds, day of the week, date, alarm, chronograph with lap and reset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase: Base metal, chrome-plated (BASE METAL CP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter without crown: 32 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug-to-lug: 37.4 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. bracelet: 55 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDial: Black with light blue lettering and gold-colored border line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBracelet: Steel bracelet, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDating: Likely 1989\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\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor collectors who want to add a Citizen to their digital watch collection beyond the well-known Seiko and Casio references. For those who prefer a functional, used piece to a refurbished one. And for buyers to whom a replacement bracelet offers the opportunity to configure the watch to their own taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty (used goods)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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 under the statutory warranty is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on water resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWater resistance is not guaranteed. The engraving on the back refers to the original condition upon delivery. 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":54205180641618,"sku":"A197f","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/3D435CD3-7FED-46FD-9C3F-F79DCE051CC8.jpg?v=1786151558","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/citizen-alarm-chronograph-p080-312775-digitale-citizen-der-1980er-jahre-revidiert","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}