{"product_id":"citizen-junior-pocket-watch-15-jewels-para-shock-phynox-handaufzug-frisch-revidiert","title":"Citizen Junior Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – Parashock \/ Phynox – Manual Wind – Freshly Serviced","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn elegant Citizen pocket watch from the early post-war period – and a fine example of the Japanese watch industry’s technical catch-up during the 1950s and early 1960s.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCitizen Junior\u003c\/strong\u003e features a mechanical manual-wind movement with \u003cstrong\u003e15 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial also bears two inscriptions that are characteristic of Citizen's development during this era:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePARA SHOCK\u003cbr\u003ePHYNOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the watch not only a classic pocket watch but also a testament to the time when Citizen increasingly and aggressively positioned its own technical solutions against the European competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Citizen Junior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitizen introduced the Junior family in the late 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe models were intended to make solid mechanical watchmaking accessible at a broader price point. From today's perspective, this mid-range product class is particularly interesting: technically more sophisticated than simple utility movements, yet intentionally less luxurious than the brand's top models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pocket watch format used here is significantly rarer today than the well-known Junior wristwatches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePara Shock – Japanese shock protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitizen introduced \u003cstrong\u003ePara Shock in 1956\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company describes the system as the first shock protection for wristwatches developed in Japan. For demonstration purposes, watches were even dropped from great heights at public events. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription on the dial was, therefore, a genuine technical quality argument at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhynox\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhynox\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to a corrosion-resistant alloy used particularly for highly stressed spring elements in mechanical watch movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of Para Shock and Phynox is exemplary of the attempt by Japanese manufacturers to make their mechanical movements more durable and suitable for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is exceptionally elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlim applied gold-colored baton indices alternate with a double index at 12 o'clock. The long gold-colored hands and the fine central seconds hand harmonize with the silver-colored case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003ediameter of 43.3 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the watch has classic pocket watch proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deliberately minimalist design makes it look considerably more modern than its actual age would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Servicing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is in an attractive vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case and dial show slight signs of wear consistent with age; overall, the piece presents itself in a highly harmonious manner for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch has been \u003cstrong\u003efreshly serviced \/ completely overhauled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, this is not an unchecked old pocket watch, but a mechanically refurbished vintage watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citizen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junior Pocket Watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanical manual-wind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 jewels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Para Shock \/ Phynox\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e hour, minute, central seconds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.3 mm without crown\/bow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver \/ champagne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshly serviced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty (used goods)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects under the statutory warranty is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNote on water resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo water resistance is guaranteed for this vintage pocket watch. The watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54197015314770,"sku":"A374c","price":299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/4043BFAC-60F0-4DC0-AD8A-FB5A7A510FBC.jpg?v=1786026243","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/citizen-junior-pocket-watch-15-jewels-para-shock-phynox-handaufzug-frisch-revidiert","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}