Citizen Original Dial 2820-262597 "Citizen Quartz" (angular, champagne/gold satinized, applied indices) – NOS

Original Citizen replacement dial, part no. 6-262597 (dial code 2820-262597-Y), manufactured by Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. in Japan (movement code IPCE). Unused original part (New Old Stock, NOS) in original Citizen "純正部品 / Genuine Parts" round container.

The rectangular dial with rounded corners (cushion/TV case shape) features an elegant, vertically brushed champagne/gold finish with applied, polished gold bar indices (double index at 12) and a fine minute track. The "CITIZEN QUARTZ" lettering (black) is in the upper half, below which is the "CQ" emblem (black); at the bottom edge is "JAPAN 2820-262597-Y". A time-only dial with central seconds, no date – a warm, elegant, classic dress face; the fine vertical brushing charmingly catches the light.

A sought-after original part for collectors, watchmakers, and restorers who wish to authentically restore a rectangular Citizen Quartz of caliber 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 trademark of upscale Citizen quartz watches from the late 1970s/1980s. The applied gold indices clearly elevate this dial above the simply printed variants.

Technical Data

• Manufacturer: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. (Movement Code IPCE)
• Part: Dial
• Part No.: 6-262597
• Dial/Caliber Code: 2820-262597-Y
• Caliber Compatibility: Citizen 2820 (Analog Quartz, central seconds)
• Shape: Rectangular with rounded corners (cushion/TV case shape)
• Color/Texture: Champagne/Gold, vertically brushed; lettering/emblem in black
• Indices: Applied, polished gold bar indices; double index at 12
• Date Window: None
• Lettering: "CITIZEN QUARTZ", CQ emblem, "JAPAN 2820-262597-Y"
• Material: Lacquered/brushed metal, applied indices
• Dimensions: 23.5 × 24.5 mm (measured)
• Condition: NOS – unmounted, very good
• Origin: Japan
• Packaging: Original Citizen "Genuine Parts" round container with label

Note

The dial is unmounted and in very good NOS condition; individual dots/fine marks visible in the photo are mostly dust/reflections on the brushed gold surface (please check macro photos). The plastic container and label may show minor signs of storage/age. Ideal original part for an authentic restoration of the rectangular champagne-gold Citizen 2820 quartz models.