{"product_id":"citizen-seven-star-quarz-oktober-1983-vollstahlgehause-mit-flugellogo-ref-4-140427","title":"Citizen Seven Star Quartz – October 1983 – All-steel case with wing logo – Ref. 4-140427","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Citizen from the Seven-Star line — the name the house used for decades for its solidly built utility watches, and which still appears on the dial with the winged emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case back bears the engraving CITIZEN WATCH CO., the markings WATER RESISTANT and ALL STAINLESS STEEL, the case reference 4-140427 TA, the case number 3101033, and the identifiers GN-4W-S and JAPAN. The dial is marked CITIZEN QUARTZ and SEVEN STAR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven Star – a name in transition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSeven Star accompanied Citizen through the technological upheaval of the watch industry. The line started in the mechanical era and was carried over into the quartz era — the same designation, the same winged emblem, a completely different inner life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is precisely what makes this example so appealing: it is a quartz watch that still carries the design language and case construction of its mechanical predecessors. Solid steel, strong lugs, classic dial with a full chapter ring. Collectors who appreciate the transitional phase between the two movement technologies will find an unpretentious but eloquent example here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA silver-colored dial with a fine sunray brush, featuring a full Arabic numeral chapter ring in a slightly playful, serif-heavy font. The CITIZEN QUARTZ lettering is below the 12, the winged Seven-Star emblem with the SEVEN STAR lettering is above the 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hands are slender and dark, the seconds hand is a hairline. The round solid steel case has a narrow polished bezel; the steel expansion bracelet features a brushed and polished alternating texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case number 3101033 follows Citizen's system, with the last digit of the year first. The month cannot be clearly determined from the sequence of digits, so both January and October are possible. This only confirms a \u003cstrong\u003eyear ending in 3\u003c\/strong\u003e; in conjunction with the older reference system 4-140427 and the case shape, this points to 1983. We provide this as an indication, not as a confirmed dating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe watch comes from Japan and was inspected and fitted with a new battery before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a used original. The chapter ring and lettering are complete. In the lower left dial area, approximately between 7 and 8, there are several dark spots; these are age-related dial changes clearly visible in the product photos. The rest of the dial surface is even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe crystal shows fine scratches. The solid steel case is undamaged, with signs of wear and polishing on the bezel and lugs. The case back shows circumferential scuff marks, the engraving is fully legible. The steel expansion bracelet is used and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe actual condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Citizen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLine: Seven Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase reference: 4-140427 TA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase number: 3101033\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase identifier: GN-4W-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: Quartz, battery-powered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctions: Hour, minute, second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase: Stainless steel (ALL STAINLESS STEEL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter without crown: 35.1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 9.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug-to-Lug: 40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug width: 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight including bracelet: 62 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDial: silver-colored with sunray brush and Arabic numeral chapter ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBracelet: Steel expansion bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDating: October 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor collectors who appreciate tracing the transition from mechanical to quartz watches through specific objects. For wearers who prefer a solid steel case over plating. And for anyone who prefers an honestly aged watch with visible history over a polished-up example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a used item. The statute of limitations for claims for defects under the statutory warranty is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on water resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWater resistance is not guaranteed. The case back engraving refers to the condition at the time of delivery. To protect the movement, 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":54205498458450,"sku":"A366d","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/AEF0D668-2E8A-4263-8BD1-3286C53459C1.jpg?v=1786151955","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/citizen-seven-star-quarz-oktober-1983-vollstahlgehause-mit-flugellogo-ref-4-140427","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}