{"product_id":"citizen-pocket-watch-17-jewels-para-shock-phynox-handaufzug-vintage-japan","title":"Citizen Pocket Watch – 17 Jewels – 1960s – Para Shock – Phynox – Manual Wind – Vintage Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA classic Japanese pocket watch from Citizen's mechanical development phase – featuring two technical terms on the dial that are historically important for the brand: Para Shock and Phynox.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Citizen Pocket Watch combines the traditional form of a pocket watch with a mechanical hand-wound movement with \u003cstrong\u003e17 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream-colored dial bears the inscriptions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitizen Pocket Watch\u003cbr\u003e17 JEWELS\u003cbr\u003ePARA SHOCK\u003cbr\u003ePHYNOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand thus directly points to two technical developments with which Citizen emphasized the robustness of its mechanical watches in the 1950s and 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePara Shock – Citizen's Shock Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitizen introduced \u003cstrong\u003ePara Shock in 1956\u003c\/strong\u003e. According to the company, it was the first wristwatch developed in Japan with a full-fledged shock protection system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo publicly demonstrate its performance, Citizen even dropped watches from a helicopter flying at an altitude of about 30 meters – a spectacular advertising campaign for its time. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe designation \u003cstrong\u003ePara Shock\u003c\/strong\u003e on this pocket watch therefore stands not only for a technical detail, but for an important phase in which Japanese manufacturers specifically highlighted their own technical developments in comparison to the established Swiss competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhynox\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional designation \u003cstrong\u003ePhynox\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to a high-quality, corrosion-resistant special alloy used in mechanical watch movements, among other things, for springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003e17 Jewels, Para Shock, and Phynox\u003c\/strong\u003e demonstrates the ambition to build a robust and everyday mechanical pocket watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparable Citizen pocket watches of this type are attributed to the late 1950s to early 1970s period; a documented example with very similar features uses the 0201 hand-wound caliber with 18,000 A\/h. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003ediameter of 43.2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the watch has classic pocket watch proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light dial is structured by applied gold-colored Arabic numerals. The slender gold-colored hands and the fine central seconds hand match the elegant character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a railroad watch, this model is not purely instrumentally designed. The numerals, the slender typography, and the warm coloring make the Citizen a classic personal pocket watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silver-colored metal chain is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is in authentic vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case and case back show age-related scratches and signs of wear. The dial has slight signs of aging but presents an overall harmonious appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recent overhaul is \u003cstrong\u003enot documented\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Pocket Watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 Jewels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Markings:\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 43.2 mm without crown\/bow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.6 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight including chain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream \/ Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-colored metal chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty (used)\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":54189888078162,"sku":"A362","price":279.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/5158358A-104D-4AFA-AC48-5E1C088687CB.jpg?v=1786027628","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/citizen-pocket-watch-17-jewels-para-shock-phynox-handaufzug-vintage-japan","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}