Citizen - TOKI: Watch Auction Hong Kong Friday, November 22, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Citizen
    Year: Circa 2022
    Reference No: AQ6110-10L
    Case No: 0100-002JN01
    Model Name: Eco-Drive “Washi”
    Material: Titanium
    Calibre: Quartz, cal. 0100S, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Titanium Citizen deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 37.5mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Citizen guarantee stamped JR Nagoya Takashimaya Watch Maison dated 27th November 2022, inspection certificate, card holder, inspection report, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Citizen boasts a rich history in watchmaking dating back to the 1920s. Known for their reliability and affordability, Citizen enjoy a strong following in Japan with their highly readable and versatile watches. The present collection aims to create something both mysterious and irresistible, featuring a one-of-a-kind dial made from Washi paper, indigo-dyed using traditional Japanese techniques.

    Indigo dyeing is an ancient art practiced worldwide, but it has particularly deep roots in Japan, where indigo is traditionally regarded as a lucky color. The unique, eye-catching hue of the dial, known as “Japan Blue”, is achieved by hand-dyeing washi paper. This meticulous process takes place at an artisanal workshop in Tokushima, a region renowned for its indigo dyeing heritage.

    Encased in robust yet lightweight titanium, the watch is powered by a quartz Eco-Drive movement, boasting an impressive annual accuracy of ±1 seconds per year, visible through the sapphire caseback. Each watch dial strikes a perfect balance between color and light permeability, resulting in a unique character and pattern for every piece, a distinctive addition to any Japanese watch collection.

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. AQ6110-10L
A “like-new” titanium quartz wristwatch with center seconds, indigo Washi paper dial, Eco-Drive movement, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2022
37.5mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$16,000 - 24,000 
€1,900-2,900
$2,100-3,100

Sold for HK$27,940

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