{"product_id":"citizen-homer-date-para-water-ref-52702-ta-jdm-november-1967-frisch-revidiert","title":"Citizen Homer Date \"Para Water\" - Ref. 52702-TA (JDM, November 1967, freshly serviced)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eCitizen Homer Date\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"240\"\u003e1967\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eThis particular piece was \u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"514\"\u003efully serviced in Japan in January 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e and is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"578\"\u003egood, honest vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a beautiful patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1b58v6m\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eProduction Date\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eSerial number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e711xxxxx\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mqk38p\" data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e\"7\" = 1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rhmubh\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\"11\" = November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eProduction: November 1967\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1mkjv1f\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eCitizen Homer\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eThe series gained particular importance through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16n2kx1\" data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eits use as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003ebasis for early Japanese railway and station clocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pkpeqa\" data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003erobust, easy-to-maintain hand-wound movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"103m9h0\" data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eclear, functional design without superfluous elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\"Homer Date\"\u003c\/strong\u003e variant complements this concept with a date function and is aimed more at civilian everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vt37dk\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\"Para Water\" – Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eThe inscription \u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\"Para Water\"\u003c\/strong\u003e on the dial represents Citizen's early attempts to indicate improved water resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eThis does not refer to modern water resistance in today's sense, but to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p7bso\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eimproved case construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fj3wrx\" data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003ereinforced seals for everyday use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eThe term is now a typical detail of early Citizen models and is accordingly valued by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"wrxkpj\" data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eThe watch shows the typical aesthetics of the 1960s:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"crxf8c\" data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003esilver-colored dial with fine sunburst finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10qiail\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eapplied, faceted indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"40zl6k\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eslim Dauphine hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lxn4hp\" data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eclassic date display with magnifier (\"Cyclops\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ljrz7h\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eunderstated, balanced case design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eOverall, a decidedly \u003cstrong data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eelegant and timeless dress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e that wears excellently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tpcj0f\" data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eBrand: Citizen\u003cbr data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eModel: Homer Date\u003cbr data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eReference: 52702-TA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eProduction Date: November 1967\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eMovement: mechanical hand-wound movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dy3bl8\" data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e17 Jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eFunctions:\u003cbr data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eTime, Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003eCase: Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eDiameter: approx. 34 mm (without crown)\u003cbr data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003eHeight: 10.1 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eLug-to-Lug: 40.2 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003eLug width: 18 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003eStrap: new black leather strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003eWeight: 43 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eCrown: original Citizen crown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1p4v2li\" data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ivtqks\" data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003egood, authentic vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uh7qqv\" data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003evisible, age-related signs of wear (especially on the crystal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ov6z8c\" data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003efreshly serviced in Japan (January 2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lglrkb\" data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003etechnically flawless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i8uta2\" data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003every beautiful, harmonious overall appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"njzeg8\" data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003eCollector's Perspective\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003eThis Citizen Homer Date is particularly interesting due to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b29am\" data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eclearly assignable production (November 1967)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"187mjus\" data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003eclassic \"Para Water\" dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1icqp2z\" data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003eoriginal crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rjw0e1\" data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003efresh service (crucial added value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m59imk\" data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003eauthentic, not over-restored condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3282\"\u003eEspecially in the area of early Citizen models, well-preserved and serviced examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eThis is a used item. 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