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The Citizen Iconic Nature Gilt - Ltd Ed 250pcs Ref. AQ4100-22E

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The Citizen Iconic Nature Gilt - Ltd Ed 250pcs Ref. AQ4100-22E

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Citizen is an eminent brand for its robust and trustworthy quartz and mechanical movements. Since 1918, the brand has been a trailblazer in watchmaking and innovation, advocating for creativity and traditional craftsmanship. As part of their swashbuckling “The Citizen” release previously, the Japanese brand introduces visually similar mechanical options that are very pleasing to an aesthetic eye. While not part of Citizen’s top-of-the-range “The Citizen” collection, we introduce today the new timepiece, the Citizen “The Citizen” Iconic Nature Gilt Ref. AQ4100-22E. This watch functions like a high-end dress watch with its sturdy specifications but goes easy on the wallet.

Citizen 'The Citizen' Iconic Nature Gilt - Ltd Ed 250pcs Ref. AQ4100-22E

This timepiece is made of 316L stainless steel and boasts a multi-dimensional effect with its combination of high-polished and satin-brushed surfaces. Citizen’s proprietary Duratect Gold, the same as Seiko’s Diashield - a hardened coating to help protect the watch from scratches, coats the stainless steel to preserve the longevity and aesthetic look of the watch. Moreover, the AQ4100-22E also has a titanium bezel for added durability, a case size of 38.3mm in diameter, the watch has a thickness of 12.2 mm and a lug-to-lug of 46.5mm.

The timepiece's dial alludes to the “The Citizen” Iconic Nature collection and is a feast for the eyes. The Black Tosa Washi paper dial is of a classic black hue that reflects understated elegance. Tosa washi is a type of traditional Japanese paper manufactured in Kochi prefecture, both in the city of Tosa and around the town of Ino. This paper is highly regarded because while it is incredibly thin, it is also very strong. The paper’s reliability is evidenced by its widespread use in painting restorations both in Japan and in other parts of the world.

Iridescent sunburst black

Furthermore, the dial was meticulously hand-polished to provide its trademark high sheen. Dauphine hands with applied baton indices and a double-baton at 12 are also used in this artistic timepiece. A date aperture can be found at 3, adding a useful complication while not diverting attention away from the dial’s proportions. A piece of dual spherical sapphire glass that features a non-reflective coating protects the dial and aids in the dial's legibility in poor lighting conditions.

Do not let the watch’s dressier appearance and style fool you - it boasts a solid water resistance of up to a hundred meters! You could just head from an elegant cocktail party to the pool without having to remove this versatile watch from your wrist!

A natural texture of "Tosa Washi" material dial

Besides, this watch also contains the high precision Eco-Drive A060 movement that has proven reliable and robust. Being a movement fueled by natural and even artificial sources of light, no periodical battery replacement is required. Additional features that can benefit the wearer include the perpetual calendar, date display, the date early correction function, and the time difference setting function of the watch. Held in the case with a screw-in caseback signed with Citizen’s prestigious eagle crest.

Citizen pairs the AQ4100-22E with a crocodile leather band to add to the classic look while remaining comfortable on the wearer’s wrist.

Nifty case finishing and polish

Limited to 250 pieces worldwide, The Citizen “The Citizen” Iconic Nature Gilt Ref. AQ4100-22E is a watchmaking marvel that not only display their dial-works, and also exuding high quality craftsmanship in every single one of its components, reflecting on over 100 years of fine watchmaking expertise from the respected Japanese watch manufacturer. It’s all in the details, the combination of precision timekeeping and a beautifully finished case, this is physical proof that quartz watches really do have a ‘soul’, standing neck to neck even with its mechanical counterparts.