They come in hand winging form as well as automatic. Some of them are Chronometer grade but all of them are beautifully made, with a lot of attention to details from the case and movement to the various straps and bracelets. The first Chronometer was made in 1962. What I am interested in, is the vintage area. They are the most recognizable high-end watches produced by Citizen starting from 1967 up to this day. So far, the watches have only appeared on the brand’s Japanese site.One of my favorite line of Citizen watches is the Chrono Master. The blue Citizen Chronomaster reference AQ4030-51L will have a price of around $3,500 in USD, while the limited edition references AQ4020-54X (green) and AQ4020-54Z (red) will be a little less, at about $3,120. The LEs are further distinguished by a smaller size at 37.5mm and design cues like a gold emblem over the Chronomaster text. The 40mm-wide blue dial version will be a permanent member of the lineup, but the red and green dial models are both limited editions of 200 each. While all feature paper dials, the brand’s “Super Titanium” as the case material, and light-powered Eco-Drive movements with perpetual calendar functionality, there are some more differences between the models than their dial color.

Previous Citizen Chronomasters used black and white paper dials, but new deep hues of red, green, and blue add more options. On the Chronomaster, the paper is wedged between a layer of solar cells and a clear layer, giving elements like the printed text a subtle floating appearance. Textured dials not only offer some visual interest but are good for legibility.

Japanese paper-making uses fibers from local plants and results in a relatively thick, tough, and highly textured product that is one of Japan’s well-known traditional crafts. That includes a high level of finishing as well as a “craftsmanship” element with dials that use traditional Japanese paper ( washi), and they are now offered in three striking new colors. Promising an accuracy to within five seconds per year, the Chronomaster is not only strong technically but adds characteristics more associated with luxury watches than the majority of Citizen’s relatively affordable offerings. While Citizen released the world’s most accurate solar-powered watch this year, its high-end Chronomaster is still a remarkably accurate and interesting watch that is most definitely worth knowing about.

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