Citizen Appraisal

Citizen Quartz Women's Gold-Toned Textured Wristwatch

This is a vintage Citizen Quartz women's wristwatch, characterized by its rectangular, slightly cushion-shaped gold-toned case and integrated textured gold-toned metal bracelet. The watch features a dark, likely black or deep brown, dial with gold-toned hour markers presented as simple, elongated stick indices. The hour and minute hands are also gold-toned. The dial clearly states 'CITIZEN QUARTZ' below the 12 o'clock position and 'JAPAN DIAL TAIWAN 21Z0 A' is faintly visible along the bottom edge, indicating its manufacturing origin for the dial component. There is a prominent stylized 'CQ' logo, likely for Citizen Quartz, positioned below the center of the dial. The crystal protecting the dial appears to be acrylic or mineral glass and shows some visible scratches, particularly around the center. The gold-toned finish of the case and bracelet has a distinctive textured, almost bark-like or cross-hatched pattern, which is a common design element found in watches from the 1970s or 1980s. The bracelet itself is a thin mesh-style with a fine texture, likely gold-plated, and appears to be integrated directly into the watch case without traditional lugs, suggesting a seamless design. The crown on the right side of the case is fluted. There is some visible wear on the gold-toned finish, consistent with age and use, particularly on the edges and raised areas of the texture. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced timepiece of its era, not necessarily high-end, but of decent quality for everyday wear. The quartz movement indicates it is a battery-powered watch, offering accurate timekeeping.