Citizen Automatic Ladies' Watch – Ref. 4-7000449K • Caliber 0700 • Production: July 1975

Citizen Automatic Lady – Ref. 4-7000449K • Caliber 0700 • Production: July 1975

This elegant Citizen ladies' automatic watch dates from July 1975 , definitively datable via the serial number 50705151 (5 = 1975, 07 = July). The watch belongs to a generation of compact automatic models that Citizen developed specifically for the Japanese market in the mid-1970s. Characteristic of this period are bold color gradients on the dial, faceted mineral crystals, and technically reliable, small automatic movements with long power reserves and good everyday usability.

The watch features an intensely shimmering two-tone blue dial , reflecting Citizen's typical 1970s style – clean, modern, yet refined. A particularly striking feature is the nine-faceted mineral crystal , which refracts light on different planes, giving the watch a remarkable depth. The slim hour markers, steel-colored dauphine hands, and rectangular day-date window complete the classic look.

The watch is worn on its original Citizen stainless steel bracelet , whose link structure and clasp perfectly match the case shape of the period. This original condition is significantly rarer today than in many comparable models.

Background information on the model and the "F-Series"

In the mid-1970s, Citizen launched several compact automatic watch series, including this reference from the so-called "F-series," which was positioned above the entry-level segment in the women's watch market. This line offered:

• genuine automatic movements (not hand-wound only)
• Day-Date Complication
• faceted lenses in variable numbers
• solid stainless steel housing

The models were designed for everyday use, yet sophisticated enough to stand out from the simpler Citizen ladies' watches. The distinctive combination of clean, geometric case shapes and vibrant dials made these watches popular everyday companions in 1970s Japan.

Caliber 0700 – Overview

Inside, the Citizen automatic movement caliber 0700 (21 jewels) is at work, one of the most reliable compact movements from Citizen of this era.
Caliber characteristics:

• 21 bearing stones
• central rotor with efficient double-sided lifting mechanism
• Day-date switching with bilingual weekday
• robust construction and good availability of spare parts
• Even after decades, they are usually very easy to maintain.

The 0700 movement was specifically designed for smaller women's models without compromising reliability. It is one of the mechanisms that Citizen produced for a long time and in many variations, which ensures good serviceability even today.

Condition of the watch

The watch is in good, completely original vintage condition :

• Dial in very good condition, vibrant color, even reflection
• nine-faceted original glass with occasional signs of wear
• Stainless steel case with normal signs of age, but without loss of structure.
• Original Citizen bracelet with correct clasp and good tension
• The unit starts up smoothly and switches the date/day of the week correctly.

Technical data

• Production: July 1975
• Reference: 4-7000449K8 / GN-4W-S
• Movement: Citizen automatic caliber 0700 , 21 jewels
• Diameter: approx. 25 mm
• Lug-to-lug: approx. 30 mm
• Height: 10.9 mm
• Strap lug width: 12 mm
• Weight including original strap: 40 g
• Glass: 9-faceted mineral glass
• Housing material: Stainless steel
• Bracelet: original Citizen stainless steel bracelet
• Functions: Hour, minute, second, date, bilingual day of the week

Warranty and water resistance information

Warranty (used)
This is a used item. The limitation period for claims based on defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery .

Notice
As this is a vintage watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.