Citizen Original Dial 2820-262601 "Citizen Quartz" (rectangular, glossy black/gold, applied indices) – NOS

Original Citizen replacement dial, part no. 6-262601 (dial code 2820-262601-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 container.

The square dial with rounded corners (cushion/TV shape) features an elegant, glossy lacquered (piano) black with applied, polished gold baton indices (double index at 12 o'clock) and fine gold-colored dot minute track. The upper half bears the inscription "CITIZEN QUARTZ" (gold), below it the "CQ" emblem (gold); at the bottom edge "JAPAN 2820-262601-Y". A time-only dial with central seconds, no date – a particularly high-contrast, luxurious-looking dress face.

A sought-after original part for collectors, watchmakers and restorers who wish to faithfully restore a square Citizen Quartz of caliber 2820 in the glossy black and 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 from the late 1970s/1980s. The applied gold indices on glossy black clearly elevate this dial above the simply printed variants.

Technical Data

• Manufacturer: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. (Factory code IPCE)
• Part: Dial
• Part No.: 6-262601
• Dial/Caliber Code: 2820-262601-Y
• Caliber Compatibility: Citizen 2820 (Analog-Quartz, central seconds)
• Shape: Square with rounded corners (cushion/TV shape)
• Color: Glossy black (lacquered) with gold
• Indices: Applied, polished gold baton indices; double index at 12 o'clock
• Date Window: None
• Markings: "CITIZEN QUARTZ", CQ emblem, "JAPAN 2820-262601-Y"
• Material: Lacquered metal, applied indices
• Dimensions: 23.6 × 24.1 mm (measured)
• Condition: NOS – unused, very good
• Origin: Japan
• Packaging: Original Citizen "Genuine Parts" round container with label

Note

The dial is unused and in very good NOS condition; the light dots visible in the photo (especially bottom left) are mostly dust/reflections on the glossy lacquer surface (please examine macro photos). The plastic container and label may show slight signs of storage/age. Ideal original part for an authentic restoration of the square glossy black and gold Citizen 2820 Quartz models.