{"product_id":"citizen-vega-junction-quarz-ref-5510-k04361-ckk-november-1992-10-bar-datum-bicolor-stahlarmband","title":"Citizen VEGA Junction Quartz – Ref. 5510-K04361 CKK – November 1992 – 10 bar, Date – Two-tone steel bracelet","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Citizen VEGA Junction most likely dates from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovember 1992\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is a characteristic example of Citizen's everyday quartz watches of the early 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVEGA was a brand used by Citizen for the Japanese market and stood for functional, modern and affordable watches. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e model line was part of this program and combined typical Japanese usability with the characteristic design of the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside works the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitizen quartz caliber 5510\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with date display. The serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2110201\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e indicates manufacturing in November of a year ending in 2. Due to the temporal classification of the VEGA Junction series and the caliber used, manufacturing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein November 1992\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is most probable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign and Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe champagne-colored dial features a complete wreath of black Arabic numerals with fine dot minute markers at the edge. Slim gold-colored hands pick up the warm hue of the dial. The date window is classically positioned at 3 o'clock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove the center of the dial is the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJUNCTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, below it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVEGA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the water resistance rating of the time \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW.R. 10 bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe round, polished stainless steel case with short lugs is deliberately kept compact. With a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediameter of 37.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a mere \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.7 mm in height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a weight of around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 grams including the bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the watch is exceptionally comfortable to wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original two-tone steel bracelet with gold-colored center links picks up the coloring of the hands and dial, giving the otherwise understated watch a typical early-1990s character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitizen VEGA and Manufacturing in Korea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to the model and serial number, the case back bears the explicit note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASSEMBLED BY CITIZEN WATCH CO. IN KOREA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch was therefore assembled in Korea under the responsibility of Citizen. This was not unusual for various Citizen models destined for the Asian market at that time and is part of the history of this specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is in good used condition and shows age-appropriate signs of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch was checked before sale and the battery replaced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Citizen VEGA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel line: Junction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: 5510-K04361 CKK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial number: 2110201\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of manufacture: probably January 1992\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: Citizen Caliber 5510, Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions: Hour, Minute, Second, Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase material: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater resistance ex works: 10 bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter without crown: 37.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug-to-Lug: 39.9 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 7.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug width: 18 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight incl. strap: approx. 60 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly: Korea, by Citizen Watch Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet: two-tone steel bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty for Used Goods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects arising from the statutory warranty is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 months from delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote on Water Resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corresponds to the original manufacturer's specification for the watch in new condition. For a vintage or used watch, the original water resistance cannot be assumed or guaranteed today. Unless a current pressure test is explicitly stated, we recommend not bringing the watch into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54189106266450,"sku":"A366b","price":169.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/DDD99C12-E4FA-4BF5-9180-C835EF4582C3.jpg?v=1786055900","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/citizen-vega-junction-quarz-ref-5510-k04361-ckk-november-1992-10-bar-datum-bicolor-stahlarmband","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}