{"product_id":"citizen-deluxe-guppy-referenz-130901-19-jewels-handaufzug-gesuchte-zifferblattvariante-frisch-in-japan-revidiert","title":"Citizen Deluxe \"Guppy\", Reference 130901, 19 Jewels - Manual Wind - sought-after dial variant, freshly overhauled in Japan","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWithin Citizen's successful Deluxe family, there are several dial variants that carry their own names – and which collectors seek out specifically because, while externally related to the regular models, they are significantly rarer on the market. The \"Guppy\" is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Deluxe line and the Guppy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Deluxe first appeared in 1958 and became one of the most successful Citizen lines ever. It was available in numerous case and dial variants, and the dials were often textured, patterned, or colored – a deliberate contrast to the sober utility watches of those years. The movement of the line was a higher-quality manual wind, adjusted at the factory in three positions and equipped with 19, 21, or 23 jewels depending on the version. Within the line, there was a version with a hacking seconds feature as well as Citizen's first Parawater model; \"Parawater\" was Citizen's in-house term for waterproof cases and was used until about 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Guppy offered here bears its model name directly on the dial, below the Deluxe lettering, and operates with 19 jewels. On the Japanese market, this variant is noticeably rarer than the standard Deluxe – those looking for it usually wait a while.\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 a concentric, very finely turned groove pattern that runs from the center outwards and shifts completely depending on the incidence of light: appearing light and silvery at one angle, and as a solid, warm surface at another. Sitting on this background are the two signature lines in fine script, with the movement specifications below them. The hour markers are executed as slim, applied gold batons and stand on a slightly recessed outer ring – a two-zone design that gives the dial spatial depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is complemented by long, gold-plated dauphine hands and a delicate second hand. The gold-plated case is round, with a pronounced center ridge and strongly downward-curving lugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe proportions are remarkable: 35 mm in diameter with a height of only 8.8 mm, but a lug-to-lug of 44.1 mm. These long lugs make the watch look significantly larger on the wrist than its diameter would suggest – it fills out even a larger wrist without being bulky. At 39 grams, it remains feather-light. It is supplied on an orange leather strap that picks up the warm gold tone of the case.\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 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case shows slight signs of wear consistent with its age, as is to be expected with an honest vintage watch from this era. The structure of the dial is completely preserved, and the signatures are clearly legible.\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: Deluxe \"Guppy\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReference: 130901\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: Manual wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eJewels: 19 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase material: gold-plated (C.G.P.), stainless steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter without crown: 35 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug-to-lug: 44.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 8.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug width: 17 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight incl. strap: 39 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eService: overhauled in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrap: orange leather strap\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 who are building their Deluxe family collection specifically around dial variants and are waiting for the Guppy. For lovers of textured dials that interact with the light. And for anyone looking for a flat, formal manual-wind watch that, thanks to its long lugs, sits harmoniously even on a larger 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, no water resistance can 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":54150813221202,"sku":"A374a","price":329.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/15A89D46-2161-4589-A67F-99C944771AA5.jpg?v=1785720092","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/citizen-deluxe-guppy-referenz-130901-19-jewels-handaufzug-gesuchte-zifferblattvariante-frisch-in-japan-revidiert","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}