Citizen Para Water Flute 17J Silver Dial Manual Wind 1960s 37mm

Watch Summary

This 1960s Citizen Para Water Flute is a 37mm hand-wound mechanical watch with a silver dial, 17-jewel Citizen calibre 1802 movement and date display, giving it a restrained mid-century presentation.

Its original dial, hands, acrylic crystal, case, case back and movement are retained, with a new replacement premium leather strap clearly disclosed below.

Recorded results for this watch

• Passed the TickerWorks 48-hour run test and time check.
• Date adjustment operates via the original rocking method, advancing by moving the hands between 9 pm and 1 am.

TickerWorks® Assurance

Every TickerWorks watch is checked, tested and transparently disclosed through the TickerWorks® Assurance process before being offered for sale.

• Inspection & disclosure: Recorded condition, originality and any replacement or refurbished components are clearly disclosed.
• Timegrapher checked: Every mechanical watch is checked on a timegrapher, with amplitude and stable running prioritised over chasing a single rate figure.
• Regulation: Where appropriate, regulation is brought as close as practicable to the movement’s expected factory rate.
• 48-hour run test: Every watch undergoes a 48-hour run test before being placed into stock.

Condition & Originality

Originality: Original dial, hands, acrylic crystal, case, case back and Citizen calibre 1802 movement.

Replacement Components: New replacement premium leather strap.

Condition: Well-preserved vintage presentation.

Bracelet or Strap: New replacement premium leather strap.

Specifications

• Brand: Citizen
• Model: Citizen Para Water Flute
• Movement: Citizen calibre 1802 hand-wound mechanical, 17 jewels
• Case size: 37 mm
• Dial colour: Silver
• Period: 1960s
• Case back: Original case back
• Crown: Period-appropriate crown fitted
• Bracelet or strap: New replacement premium leather strap
• Functions: Time and date; date advances by rocking the hands between 9 pm and 1 am

Historical Context

Citizen’s Para Water models belong to the brand’s early water-resistant period, following the introduction of the Para Water name in 1959. Hand-wound references using the calibre 1802 combine a straightforward mechanical layout with a practical date display and restrained Japanese mid-century styling.

TickerWorks Strap & Bracelet Policy

TickerWorks may supply a replacement or period-correct bracelet or strap where the original is not available or no longer suitable for use. Any replacement is clearly stated in the description. All bracelets and straps are fitted for presentation and checked for secure attachment only.

TickerWorks does not offer bracelet adjustment services. Final sizing should be carried out by a qualified watchmaker.

Notes & Caveats

Photos form part of the description.

Water resistance is not guaranteed.

Vintage mechanical tolerance is approximately ±1 minute per day.

Temperature change, shock, positional variation and moisture ingress can affect mechanical timekeeping.

Service history is unknown unless stated.