Citizen INDEPENDENT BA7-115-71 – Sporty JDM chronograph from the “Timeless Line” (new, unworn)

The Citizen INDEPENDENT BA7-115-71 is a sporty-elegant chronograph from the Timeless Line, developed exclusively for the Japanese market.
The model combines precise Japanese watchmaking technology with striking, urban design and exemplifies the philosophy of the INDEPENDENT brand – modern design language, technical reliability and independence from the mainstream.

The deep blue dial with its fine sunburst finish , applied indices, and three subdials gives the watch a sporty and dynamic presence. The surrounding tachymeter scale and polished stainless steel surfaces underscore the masculine character of this model.
The solid stainless steel case and the high-quality link bracelet with folding clasp reflect the high manufacturing quality that Citizen traditionally reserves for its Japanese domestic models.

Inside, the precise Citizen caliber BA7 (Japan Mov't) is at work – a reliable quartz movement with a 12-hour chronograph, date display and high accuracy of ± 20 seconds per month.

Technical data

• Brand: Citizen
• Sub-Brand: INDEPENDENT – Timeless Line
• Model: BA7-115-71
• Caliber: Citizen BA7 (Quartz, Japan Mov't)
• Accuracy: ± 20 sec./month
• Battery life: approx. 2 years
• Housing: Stainless steel, screwed-on base
• Diameter: 42 mm (excluding crown)
• Height: 10.9 mm
• Lug-to-lug: 49.8 mm
• Dial: Deep blue with a fine sunburst finish and applied indices.
• Hands: Silver-colored with luminous material
• Bezel: Tachymeter scale
• Glass: Crystal glass
• Bracelet: Stainless steel link bracelet with folding clasp
• Lug width: 20 mm
• Water resistance: 10 bar / 100 m
• Weight: approx. 127 g (including strap)

functions

• Chronograph (1/1-second measurement up to 12 hours)
• Small second
• Date at 4 o'clock
• Tachymeter scale
• Luminous hands and indices

Special features

• Original JDM model , produced exclusively for the Japanese market
• New, unworn, in original packaging
• Precise Japanese quartz movement with chronograph function
• High water resistance (10 bar)
• Sporty and dynamic design with a deep blue sunburst dial

Condition: new – unworn, with original box and papers – small scratch on the case back (see picture)
Package contents: complete set (watch, box, instruction manual, warranty card)

Background on the INDEPENDENT brand

INDEPENDENT is a design and lifestyle brand by Citizen Watch Co. , founded in 1996 in Japan.
It represents a modern, urban style and is aimed at wearers who value independence, design awareness and technical precision .

In contrast to Citizen's classic lines, INDEPENDENT positions itself as an aesthetically independent brand – comparable to Seiko's WIRED collection – and is sold almost exclusively in Japan.
The Timeless Line is the premium series within the collection: stainless steel cases, chronograph movements and a design that combines sporty functionality with timeless elegance.

Since INDEPENDENT models are not intended for export , they are considered a rarity outside Japan and are enjoying increasing popularity among collectors of modern Japanese timepieces.