I've found it at the local flea market, one of the sellers there I know for years
and he was saving it for me after buying it from the original owner.
According to some Google reasearch, it is a 1977 model.
The movement is a Citizen 8210A, Model # is 52-0110.
I like the design and it feels very well made
This is how I got it:
I've opened the back and discovered a clean movement and a fresh gasket.
The original owner was somehow connected to watches (so the seller told me)
so I assume that he took care of servicing it properly.
The dial itself is in good shape, not including the luminous material
that deteriorated over the years. Hands are in bad shape too.
The crown is taken out when pushing a little crown release button.
I was surprised to find out that the crown has 2 gaskets:
one is inside the crown, keeping water out when tightened,
and another one inside the case tube!
I've found both in good shape, pliable and quiet fresh.
I was surprised to find out that the crown has 2 gaskets:
one is inside the crown, keeping water out when tightened,
and another one inside the case tube!
I've found both in good shape, pliable and quiet fresh.
Now for the re-luming. A lot of material has to come of...
Just like a Seiko 6105 dial, it's easy to fill those indices with new C1.
Note the logo, it wants to break free :)
After curing and resetting the hands (relumed too, sorry, no pics)
Cleaning the bezel and case
And... it's ready for some time telling :)
Is the lume there? yes!
Mmmm, what shall it be, Oyster bracelet or Bond nato?
That's it, I think I'll keep this little beauty for now.
Thanks for looking,
Galpo
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ReplyDeleteHi Jasson,
ReplyDeleteI agree, the simple and cassic design is great,
and many watch lovers wish that some of those "vintage" watches
will be re-manufactured by Citizen and other watch companies.
Hi Galpo,
ReplyDeleteGreetings!
I am trying to restore an old citizen autodater diver and I am having problems with the bezel as it won't screw in. I think I am missing a ring or something that holds the crystal in place and at the same time where the bezel should screw. Can you tell me the components on the bezel from your vintage citizen diver that you restored above? Thank you in advance for the help!
Best Regards,
Iver
Hi there Iver,
DeleteI can't say what kind of bezel your Citizen have, but if it's a diver it does not screw in, that's for sure. Probably snaps onto the case, like most bezels on vintage divers.
Mine has a tension ring that fits inside a groove inside the bezel and the bezel snaps on. You can see the bezel assembly on picture 12. You will have to fiddle with the tension ring a little.
Hope that helps,
Cheers, Galpo
Galpo,
DeleteIs there a ring(retaining ring) that secures the crystal other than the bezel ring you have on picture 12? I don't know if you would be able to see it but here is what mine looks(visit the link below). I could email you the pics if you can't access the link. Let me know. Thank you so much!
http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php/topic,48121.msg351082.html#new
Regards,
Iver
Hi there, I am from Indonesia & I have this watch too, it’s a gift from my dad who bought it in 1978 but the watch itself was produced in May 1977 according to the serial number on the caseback.. The bezel insert, crystal and hands are already worn out and I want to replace it with the new parts, do you know any seller on internet where I can purchase these parts? Many thanks in advance for any information.. Cheers..
ReplyDeleteHello Jeffrey,
ReplyDeleteCan't help you with that.
I've restored that CTZ 5 years ago and when I did, I had no luck finding parts but I think I've seen some later on e*ay. Both insert and crystal.
Good luck with your restoration