Citizen Original Dial 2820-261442 "Citizen Quartz" (rectangular, champagne/gold, applied indices) - NOS

Original Citizen replacement dial, part no. 6-261442 (dial code 2820-261442-Y), manufactured by Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. in Japan (factory code IPCE). Unused original part (New Old Stock, NOS) in original Citizen "純正部品 / Genuine Parts" round can.

The square dial with rounded corners (cushion/TV shape) features a finely grained champagne/gold finish with applied, polished gold baton indices (double index at 12) and fine minute track. In the upper half, the inscription "CITIZEN QUARTZ" (black), below it the "CQ" emblem (black); at the bottom edge "JAPAN 2820-261442-Y". Pure time dial with central seconds, no date – a warm, elegant, classically dressy face.

A sought-after original part for collectors, watchmakers and restorers who want to authentically restore a square Citizen Quartz of calibre 2820 in the champagne-gold version.

Background: Citizen "CQ"

The "CQ" emblem stands for Citizen Quartz – Citizen's counterpart to Seiko's "SQ" signature and a hallmark of higher-end Citizen quartz watches of the late 1970s/1980s. The applied gold indices clearly elevate this dial above the simply printed variants.

Technical Data

• Manufacturer: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. (factory code IPCE)
• Part: Dial
• Part no.: 6-261442
• Dial/Caliber code: 2820-261442-Y
• Caliber compatibility: Citizen 2820 (Analog Quartz, central seconds)
• Shape: Square with rounded corners (cushion/TV shape)
• Colour: Champagne/Gold, finely grained; inscription/emblem in black
• Indices: Applied, polished gold baton indices; double index at 12
• Date cutout: none
• Inscriptions: "CITIZEN QUARTZ", CQ emblem, "JAPAN 2820-261442-Y"
• Material: Lacquered metal, applied indices
• Dimensions: 26.5 × 25.5 mm (measured)
• Condition: NOS – unmounted, very good
• Origin: Japan
• Packaging: Original Citizen "Genuine Parts" round can with label

Note

The dial is unmounted and in very good NOS condition; individual specks/fine marks visible in the photo are mostly dust/reflections on the grained gold surface (please check macro photos). Plastic case and label may show slight signs of storage/age. Ideal original part for authentic restoration of square champagne-gold Citizen 2820 quartz models.