Citizen Crystal 7 Mechanical Day Date automatic blue dial leather strap 40 mm

Citizen Crystal Seven, a reinvented heritage

Launched in 1965, the Crystal Seven made watchmaking history with its bold design and technical innovations. By placing the day display at the top of the dial, Citizen challenged established codes and offered a watch that was both elegant and functional. The choice of mineral glass, a first for a Japanese watch, guaranteed greater resistance to scratches, hence the name. Today, the C7 collection pays tribute to this iconic model with its distinctive lines and atypical positioning of the day window. With particularly attractive value for money, this re-edition continues Citizen's heritage while appealing to a new generation of watch lovers, keen to wear a piece of history on their wrist.

The design

The design of the NH8390-20LE is a true tribute to timeless aesthetics. The 40.2 mm stainless steel case (13 mm thick) features sporty-chic lines and an exemplary finish. The sunray-blue dial features a “crosshair” design, with lines running from the center to the edge of the dial, dividing it into four quadrants. This design is typical of watches from the 1960s! The dial features faceted applique hour-markers and the unusual heptagonal shape of the day window opening. Luminescent “Alpha” hands provide excellent legibility. A flat mineral glass protects the whole.

This version is dressed in a black calf leather strap with an “alligator” finish. Combined with the blue sunray dial, it has a sixties dresswatch look that we particularly like!

The caliber

Citizen represents a century of watchmaking experience, and above all one of the world's leading watch manufacturers! Its Miyota movements are used by numerous brands around the world. For watchmaking enthusiasts, its products are synonymous with reliability and robustness. Real tractors, capable of withstanding anything!

At the heart of this Crystal 7 beats an automatic caliber, the Miyota 8200, an automatic movement that offers a 42-hour power reserve. This reliable caliber, composed of 21 jewels and oscillating at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, guarantees impeccable performance and an authentic watchmaking experience.