Citizen Grace – 19 Jewels – Hand-wound ladies' wristwatch (July 1963)

Fine rectangular Citizen Grace from the early 1960s – an elegant ladies' wristwatch with a classic hand-wound movement, made in Japan.
This watch combines the stylistic clarity of post-war modernism with the precision and reliability for which Citizen was already known at that time.

Historical background

The Citizen Grace series was part of Citizen's early women's collection, which focused on simple elegance and precise mechanics.
The rectangular case follows the aesthetics of the 1950s and early 1960s, when Japanese manufacturers began to take their cues from European designs – particularly those of Longines and Omega.

The gold-plated case bears the engraving “CGP – 20 Microns – STAR” and refers to the high-quality 20-micron gold plating.
Inside, a finely regulated hand-wound movement with 19 jewels is at work, which is valued for its robustness and accuracy.

Technical features

• Model: Citizen Grace – 19 Jewels
• Caliber: mechanical hand-wound movement (19 jewels)
• Origin: Japan (around 1961–1963)
• Case: gold-plated (20 microns, CGP STAR)
• Shape: rectangular
• Case dimensions: 24 × 13.6 mm
• Lug-to-lug: 31.2 mm
• Height: 8.1 mm
• Lug width: 11 mm
• Weight: approx. 9 g (including wristband)
• Dial: silver-colored with gold-colored baton indices and hands
• Crown: finely knurled, gold-plated
• Condition: very well preserved, slight signs of wear, technically fully functional

bracelet

Equipped with a high-quality, new Japanese leather strap , manufactured by Maruman – one of the leading Japanese manufacturers of watch straps.
The model is made of fine, smooth calfskin , in black , with classic quilting and a subtly matte surface.
It perfectly matches the gold case color and emphasizes the elegant lines of the watch.

Description

The Citizen Grace embodies the understated elegance of the early 1960s – a time when Japanese manufacturers increasingly produced sophisticated women's models.
With its rectangular case, clear dial and precise hand-wound movement, it is an authentic testament to Japanese watchmaking.
Due to its light weight and harmonious proportions, it is particularly comfortable to wear and at the same time looks classic and stylish.

Collector's value and significance

Early rectangular Citizen ladies' watches with hand-wound movements are relatively rare today.
The Citizen Grace model is particularly appreciated by connoisseurs for its balanced design, fine gold plating and reliable 19-jewel movement.
An ideal choice for collectors and lovers of classic Japanese vintage ladies' watches.

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.