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Chewbacca · 26 September 2019, 02:38 PM

Anyone know what / if Citizen had a GS or King Seiko equivalent in the 70 and 80’s?

Old Expat Beast · 26 September 2019, 03:01 PM

I don't know much about them but Citizen had some comparable Hi-Beat (28.8 and 36) lines like the Leopard and Chrono Master that were out at around the same time as the original King Seiko and Grand Seikos (early 60s-mid 70s). It's much more of a niche market though nowadays compared to vintage GS and even KS.

Here's my Citizen Leopard Super Beat 8.

FTX I · 27 September 2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I don't know much about them but Citizen had some comparable Hi-Beat (28.8 and 36) lines like the Leopard and Chrono Master that were out at around the same time as the original King Seiko and Grand Seikos (early 60s-mid 70s). It's much more of a niche market though nowadays compared to vintage GS and even KS.

Here's my Citizen Leopard Super Beat 8.

Amazing watch. Wow

Pongster · 28 September 2019, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I don't know much about them but Citizen had some comparable Hi-Beat (28.8 and 36) lines like the Leopard and Chrono Master that were out at around the same time as the original King Seiko and Grand Seikos (early 60s-mid 70s). It's much more of a niche market though nowadays compared to vintage GS and even KS.

Here's my Citizen Leopard Super Beat 8.

Nice Leopard sir. Do you also have a Glorious?

Old Expat Beast · 28 September 2019, 07:45 PM

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Nice Leopard sir. Do you also have a Glorious?

I don't. The ones I have seen are a little too Grand Seiko Grammar of Design lookalikes for me.

Chewbacca · 27 September 2019, 01:27 AM

That's a beauty Adam.

The finish work on the indices is very GS like and the crown at the 4 area is very unique.

Thanks for the info.

Old Expat Beast · 27 September 2019, 11:40 AM

Thanks guys. I like it. The day and date both quick-change by pressing the winding crown.

Chewbacca · 27 September 2019, 02:23 PM

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Thanks guys. I like it. The day and date both quick-change by pressing the winding crown.

What?

I’d love to see that.

Old Expat Beast · 27 September 2019, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

What?

I’d love to see that.

Its very clever. You hold the watch vertically and then...

FTX I · 28 September 2019, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

What?

I’d love to see that.

It's not unusual buddy. I own 2 vintage 6119 that change the date that way. Not sure if both (day and date) quick change but at least one I'm sure.

Chewbacca · 28 September 2019, 01:27 AM

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It's not unusual buddy. I own 2 vintage 6119 that change the date that way. Not sure if both (day and date) quick change but at least one I'm sure.

Can't you let me be surprised and young again with a new discovery, Flavio?

FTX I · 28 September 2019, 01:58 AM

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Can't you let me be surprised and young again with a new discovery, Flavio?

Well the upside down part is new for me as well so we're both surprised. I'll try that at home to see if works with mine too lol. but I don't think so.

MILGAUSS88 · 27 September 2019, 02:32 PM

I think the Chronomaster was the Grand Seiko equivalent, and still is.

I believe the current generation is suppose be the most accurate wristwatch available at +/-5 seconds per year. vs 10 seconds for the 9F in the Grand Seiko.

Old Expat Beast · 27 September 2019, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

I think the Chronomaster was the Grand Seiko equivalent, and still is.

I believe the current generation is suppose be the most accurate wristwatch available at +/-5 seconds per year. vs 10 seconds for the 9F in the Grand Seiko.

Some of the limited and special edition GS 9F pieces are -/+ 5 secs a year (you can tell by the five-pointed star on the dial). The latest Citizen is supposed to be -/+ one second per year.

Chewbacca · 27 September 2019, 11:42 PM

Brillant!

Thanks for posting Adam.

Xamy · 28 September 2019, 02:41 AM

Wow, that's something you don't see everyday

Old Expat Beast · 28 September 2019, 08:32 AM

Thanks buddy

MILGAUSS88 · 28 September 2019, 12:08 PM

I just saw an ad for the Citizen's Campanola line. Another contender for the Grand Seiko equivalent.
I remember them being released, before Seiko reintroduced the GS to the USA. But they never seemed to have caught on.

If I remember right they offer some hand lacquered dials, an offer complications with quartz movements.

Pongster · 25 November 2019, 09:42 PM

My team of (not so) senior citizens -

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javier · 25 November 2019, 10:14 PM

Seiko

scarlet knight · 26 November 2019, 03:58 AM

very nice watches and interesting info.

26 September 2019, 02:38 PM	#1
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Seiko vs Citizen Anyone know what / if Citizen had a GS or King Seiko equivalent in the 70 and 80’s?

27 September 2019, 11:40 AM	#7
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,806	Thanks guys. I like it. The day and date both quick-change by pressing the winding crown. __________________ _______________________

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28 September 2019, 12:08 PM	#18
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,186	I just saw an ad for the Citizen's Campanola line. Another contender for the Grand Seiko equivalent. I remember them being released, before Seiko reintroduced the GS to the USA. But they never seemed to have caught on. If I remember right they offer some hand lacquered dials, an offer complications with quartz movements. Last edited by MILGAUSS88; 28 September 2019 at 01:08 PM.. Reason: ...

27 September 2019, 01:27 AM	#6
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	That's a beauty Adam. The finish work on the indices is very GS like and the crown at the 4 area is very unique. Thanks for the info.

27 September 2019, 02:32 PM	#13
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,186	I think the Chronomaster was the Grand Seiko equivalent, and still is. I believe the current generation is suppose be the most accurate wristwatch available at +/-5 seconds per year. vs 10 seconds for the 9F in the Grand Seiko.

27 September 2019, 11:42 PM	#15
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Brillant! Thanks for posting Adam.

28 September 2019, 02:41 AM	#16
Xamy Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: United States Posts: 106	Wow, that's something you don't see everyday

25 November 2019, 09:42 PM	#19
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	My team of (not so) senior citizens - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 November 2019, 10:14 PM	#20
javier "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 804	Seiko

26 November 2019, 03:58 AM	#21
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,466	very nice watches and interesting info.

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