Citizen Original Dial 2820-261493 "Citizen Quartz" (angular, gold, applied indices) – NOS

Original Citizen replacement dial, part no. 6-261493 (dial code 2820-261493-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 (TV/cushion shape) features a finely textured, gold-colored finish with applied, polished gold baton indices (double index at 12) and fine minute track. In the upper half, the lettering "CITIZEN QUARTZ", below it the "CQ" emblem (Citizen Quartz logo); at the bottom edge "JAPAN 2820-261493-Y". Pure time dial with central seconds, no date – an elegant, warm gold dress face.

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

Background: Citizen "CQ"

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

Technical Data

• Manufacturer: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. (factory code IPCE)
• Part: Dial
• Part No.: 6-261493
• Dial/Caliber Code: 2820-261493-Y
• Caliber Compatibility: Citizen 2820 (Analog Quartz, central seconds)
• Shape: Square with rounded corners (TV/cushion shape)
• Color: Gold (finely textured)
• Indices: Applied, polished gold baton indices; double index at 12
• Date Window: none
• Markings: "CITIZEN QUARTZ", CQ emblem, "JAPAN 2820-261493-Y"
• Material: Metal, gold-plated/textured, applied indices
• Dimensions: approx. 23.1 × 24.1 mm (measured)
• Condition: NOS – unused, very good
• Origin: Japan
• Packaging: Original Citizen "Genuine Parts" round can with label

Note

The dial is unused and in very good NOS condition; plastic case and label may show slight signs of storage and age. Ideal original part for an authentic restoration of the square gold Citizen 2820 quartz models.