Citizen Homer Date "Para Water" - Ref. 52702-TA (JDM, November 1967, freshly serviced)

This elegant Citizen Homer Date from 1967 is a classic example of Japanese dress watches from the 1960s, impressing with its clear design language, historical relevance, and remarkably well-preserved overall condition.

This particular piece was fully serviced in Japan in January 2026 and is in good, honest vintage condition with a beautiful patina.

Production Date

Serial number: 711xxxxx

• "7" = 1967
• "11" = November

➡️ Production: November 1967

Historical Context

The Citizen Homer line was originally developed in the late 1950s and played a central role in building Citizen's reputation as a manufacturer of reliable mechanical watches in the mid-price segment.

The series gained particular importance through:

• its use as the basis for early Japanese railway and station clocks
• robust, easy-to-maintain hand-wound movements
• clear, functional design without superfluous elements

The "Homer Date" variant complements this concept with a date function and is aimed more at civilian everyday use.

"Para Water" – Meaning

The inscription "Para Water" on the dial represents Citizen's early attempts to indicate improved water resistance.

This does not refer to modern water resistance in today's sense, but to:

• improved case construction
• reinforced seals for everyday use

The term is now a typical detail of early Citizen models and is accordingly valued by collectors.

Design

The watch shows the typical aesthetics of the 1960s:

• silver-colored dial with fine sunburst finish
• applied, faceted indices
• slim Dauphine hands
• classic date display with magnifier ("Cyclops")
• understated, balanced case design

Overall, a decidedly elegant and timeless dress watch that wears excellently.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Citizen
Model: Homer Date
Reference: 52702-TA

Production Date: November 1967

Movement: mechanical hand-wound movement

• 17 Jewels

Functions:
Time, Date

Case: Stainless steel

Dimensions:
Diameter: approx. 34 mm (without crown)
Height: 10.1 mm
Lug-to-Lug: 40.2 mm

Lug width: 18 mm

Strap: new black leather strap

Weight: 43 g

Crown: original Citizen crown

Condition

• good, authentic vintage condition
• visible, age-related signs of wear (especially on the crystal)
• freshly serviced in Japan (January 2026)
• technically flawless
• very beautiful, harmonious overall appearance

Collector's Perspective

This Citizen Homer Date is particularly interesting due to:

• clearly assignable production (November 1967)
• classic "Para Water" dial
• original crown
• fresh service (crucial added value)
• authentic, not over-restored condition

Especially in the area of early Citizen models, well-preserved and serviced examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

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

Note
As 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.