{"product_id":"citizen-custom-v2-blackie-automatic-reflective-green-day-date-1970s-38mm","title":"Citizen 'Custom V2 Blackie' Automatic Reflective Green Day-Date 1970s 38mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Citizen Custom V2 'Blackie' is a striking 1970s automatic day-date with a reflective green dial, angular case design with faceted crystal and the distinctive period styling that makes the V2 line so appealing to collectors. Its 38 mm case gives it strong wrist presence, while the 21-jewel calibre 6501 adds the mechanical substance expected from a well-kept vintage Citizen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collector-led example retains its original dial, hands, crystal, case, case back, movement and original Citizen synthetic strap, giving it an unusually coherent period presentation. Replacement components are clearly disclosed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTickerWorks Assurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassed the TickerWorks 48-hour run test and time check, with the day-date and quickset functions operating correctly. Timegrapher snapshot at the time of testing: -10 seconds\/day, 186° amplitude and 1.2 ms beat error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Originality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original dial, hands, mineral-glass crystal, case, case back and Citizen calibre 6501 21-jewel automatic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e No replacement components are recorded in the approved Route Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presented in good vintage condition with smooth crown operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet or Strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted on its original Citizen synthetic strap in good condition, approximately 19 cm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Citizen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Citizen Custom V2 'Blackie'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: Citizen calibre 6501 automatic, 21 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase size: 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial: Reflective Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase back: Original case back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrown: Correct period-appropriate crown fitted with smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracelet\/Strap: Original synthetic strap, good condition, approximately 19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions: Automatic, day-date, quickset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesting: TickerWorks 48-hour run test and time check passed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Citizen Custom V2 line belongs to the brand’s more design-led 1970s output, with bold case forms and coated finishes that stood apart from more conventional sports and dress watches of the period. The 'Blackie' name is widely used by enthusiasts for these distinctive models, and the calibre 6501 is recognised as one of the compact automatic movements that supported Citizen’s more experimental case designs in this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTickerWorks Strap \u0026amp; Bracelet Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTickerWorks 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTickerWorks does not offer bracelet adjustment services. Final sizing should be carried out by a qualified watchmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes \u0026amp; Caveats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater resistance is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimekeeping performance is in line with accepted vintage mechanical tolerance (approximately ±1 minute per day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService history is unknown unless stated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citizen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58593524056399,"sku":"0227","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/8394\/5039\/files\/DSC_4492_1c3c9acf-90f1-4a29-a7e6-1a856dd0db9d.jpg?v=1787934530","url":"https:\/\/tickerworks.co.uk\/products\/citizen-custom-v2-blackie-automatic-reflective-green-day-date-1970s-38mm","provider":"TickerWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}