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Blue Geisha

Brand

Citizen

Model

Parawater

Case size:

34mm

Year:

1970

Blue Geisha

The story



Founded in 1918, Citizen had already established a reputation for quality timepieces, but it was during the 1970s that the brand truly began to redefine its identity.

This decade saw the introduction of groundbreaking technologies, including the quartz movement, which revolutionized timekeeping accuracy and affordability. Citizen embraced this shift, launching its first quartz watch, the Citizen Quartz, in 1977. This model not only showcased the brand's commitment to precision but also positioned Citizen as a leader in the burgeoning quartz revolution.

Additionally, the 1970s were marked by a growing interest in sports and adventure, leading Citizen to develop watches that catered to these pursuits. The introduction of models designed for divers and pilots reflected the brand's ability to blend functionality with style, appealing to a diverse range of consumers.


This 1970 citizen watch had an attractive rounded square case shape and unusual date position.


The dial was a curious design, with a metallic silver texture with some black lines separating the dial into eight sections.


However, there were considerable problems with the dial (text had worn off and there was damage in many parts of the dial. Further, during the preparation, one of the hour markers (number 4) fell off.


Rather than try to reattach, this became part of the story of the watch and the design was modified to make use of the extra space that this lost marker had created. This allowed a human figure to be placed there as a focal point of the watch. A Japanese Geisha adds color and femininity to what was originally a cold and metallic timepiece. Further color is added by the temple, the pink flowers of Sakura and a baby blue lake. Certain areas of the tarnished metal surface are left unpainted to provide contrast.


The horizontal sections of fence followed some of the original sections that the watch dial had been divided into.


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