A Japanese
electronics company that is much heralded for its timepieces, Citizen
Watch Co. also happens to be the parent company of Bulova. Japanese and
Swiss investors launched the brand back in 1930, and ever since Citizen
has wowed the world with innovative works such as the world’s first
multi-band atomic watch as well as the visionary solar-powered Eco-Drive
series.
This Grande Complication by Citizen
offers a mind-blowing host of complications that will serve to thrill
you over and over again. As a quartz-driven timepiece, its movement has
been totally hand-assembled for dependability and smooth functioning.
The fascinating tri-dimensional dial,
which is a gorgeous dark Burgundy color at its center, accentuates the
large printed Arabic numerals around the outer rim that are easy to
read. Moving inward, there is a convenient minute ring as well as
skeletonized hands.
Starting at the 12 o’clock position
we have a lovely moon phase indicator; at 9 there is a date and day of
the week subdial; at 3 we have a 24-hour indicator; and at 6 there are
month, leap year. Chronograph is used when the watch is set into the
chronograph model by activating button at 8 o’clock position.
Chronograph can be used a regular chronograph as well as split-second
function. In addition, there is a chime function.
The massive stainless steel case
measures a healthy 39 x 53 mm, is 16 mm in height, and rests upon a
brown leather strap with a stainless steel deployant clasp for added
safety. Other case features include a solid case back and a
scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
From its incredible amount of functions
to its dependability, reliability and rarity, we are confident that
this Citizen Campanola 102 Grande Complication will make a wonderful
addition to your collection, and we are happy to offer it here at
attractive pricing point.
Standout features: Lovely
Burgundy dial; perpetual calendar; leap year; beautiful moon phase;
24-Hour indicator; chronograph and split-second chronograph; chime
function
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: Campanola 102
- Case Material: Stainless steel
- Case Dimensions: 39 x 53 mm
- Case Height: 16 mm
- Movement: Japanese quartz
- Caliber: Caliber 677
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard
time, perpetual calendar, leap year, moon phase, 24-Hour indicator,
chronograph and split-second chronograph, chime function
- Dial: Dark Burgundy
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant domed sapphire
- Winding Crown: Push / pull
- Water-resistance: N/A
- Band: Brown alligator strap
- Clasp: Stainless steel deployant clasp
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Condition: Pre-owned; in good
condition overall with all functions working properly. The watch comes
with fresh battery and has been water-sealed; crystal is spotless; case
has small and moderate scratches; buckle has heavy scratches on outer
side; strap is noticeably worn but still fully wearable.
- Comments: Comes in the original box with full set of papers
