Citizen Elegant – 17 Jewels Parashock – Hand-wound ladies' wristwatch (July 1963)

Fine rectangular Citizen Elegant from the early 1960s, equipped with the proven Parashock hand-wound movement with 17 jewels.
A classic women's model that combines simple lines, high-quality workmanship and technical reliability.

Historical background

The Citizen Elegant was part of Citizen's early dress watch line and was produced between approximately 1960 and 1963 .
During this time, Citizen solidified its reputation as a leading Japanese manufacturer of precise hand-wound watches for women.
The model combines the rectangular design of the 1950s with the modern “Parashock” shock protection system, Citizen’s answer to Seiko’s “Diashock”.

The case bears the engraving “CGP STAR – Back Stainless – E40225” , which indicates a 20-micron gold plating with a stainless steel back – typical for high-quality Japanese watches of that time.

Technical features

• Model: Citizen Elegant – 17 Jewels Parashock
• Caliber: mechanical hand-wound movement (17 jewels, Parashock shock protection)
• Origin: Japan, ca. 1960–1963
• Case: gold-plated (CGP STAR, stainless steel back)
• Shape: rectangular
• Housing dimensions: approx. 26 × 13.3 mm
• Lug-to-lug: 32.4 mm
• Height: 8.6 mm
• Lug width: 11 mm
• Weight: 12 g (including wristband)
• Dial: silver-champagne colored with gold-colored baton indices and hands
• Crown: gold-plated, finely knurled
• Condition: very nice vintage condition with authentic patina, technically fully functional

bracelet

It is fitted with a premium Japanese leather strap from Maruman , a traditional manufacturer of watch straps in Japan.
The 11 mm model is made of Italian calfskin with a dark brown crocodile pattern . It is a high -quality, water-repellent genuine leather strap .
The combination of the light dial and the deep brown strap gives the watch an elegant, harmonious look.

Description

The Citizen Elegant Parashock represents the transitional period in Japanese watchmaking from a purely utilitarian object to a style-conscious accessory.
The elongated case with slightly domed plexiglass, the fine hands and the clearly structured dial give it a subtle, feminine appeal.
Its mechanical movement runs reliably and exemplifies Citizen's understanding of quality in the early 1960s.

Collector's value and significance

Models from the Citizen Elegant series are hard to find today, especially in this slim case shape and with the original gold-plated case.
Among connoisseurs, it is considered a typical example of early Japanese hand-wound watches with Parashock technology – elegant, robust and timeless.

Warranty (used)

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

Notice

Since this is a used watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed.
To protect the clock mechanism, the clock should not come into contact with water or moisture.