A classic balance between the case and leather strap. The dial is well-balanced and gives a sense of reassurance. The luxurious gold case and black crocodile leather strap.
The case diameter and lug balance create a reassuring, classic proportion. The lugs drop below the case back, and the curvature of the top surface and bezel are beautifully finished. Coated with 18K gold plating, it must have sparkled brilliantly when first released.
The upper surface of the dial features a delicate pattern, and the minute track is recessed as if each mark was drilled, with a sunray finish. The indexes follow the curvature of the dial, showing meticulous attention to detail.
The embossed 'CITIZEN' logo and even the surrounding granules are embossed.
The push buttons have indentations that make you want to press them with a ballpoint pen. Pressing the push button at 2 o'clock rotates the 'day disc' near 2 o'clock, pressing the one at 10 o'clock rotates the 'month disc' near 10 o'clock, and pressing the remaining button at 4 o'clock rotates the 'date hand.' The operation is intuitively understandable.
The first thing that catches your eye are the windows for 'month' and 'day of the week.' Next, you notice the deep blue numbers from 1 to 31 arranged in an arc and the round-tipped hand pointing to them. It intuitively feels like a sun symbol, making it clear at a glance that this is the 'date display.'