Citizen Automatic 21 Jewels Watch – GN-4W-S

Citizen Automatic 21 Jewels Watch – Vintage GN-4W-S with English and Arabic Day-Date

This superb vintage Citizen Automatic 21 Jewels Watch, model GN-4W-S, is presented in good to fair condition commensurate with its age and previous use, and is in full working order.

The watch features a timeless and highly wearable design, centred around a clean white dial complemented by elegant gold-tone hands and hour markers. A particularly distinctive feature is the bilingual day-date display, allowing the day to be displayed in either English or Arabic. This unusual detail adds both character and collectability to an already appealing vintage Citizen timepiece.

Condition

The crystal has some light scuffs and scratches consistent with age and previous use, although nothing considered significant. The stainless steel integrated case displays normal signs of wear and light cosmetic scratching expected of a vintage wristwatch.

The internal gold-tone bezel ring displays beautiful authentic vintage ageing and natural patina, giving the watch a wonderfully established character that can only develop with time.

Please note: There is a crack in the leather strap at the last adjustment hole, as shown in the photographs. The strap remains usable, but this has been taken into consideration when assessing the overall condition and should be noted before purchase.

Specifications

• Brand: Citizen
• Model: GN-4W-S
• Movement: Automatic
• Jewels: 21
• Dial: White with Gold-Tone Hands & Hour Markers
• Display: Bilingual Day-Date – English / Arabic
• Case Material: Stainless Steel
• Bezel: Gold-Tone Internal Bezel Ring
• Strap: Padded Black Leather with White Stitching
• Case Back Marks: Citizen, All Stainless Steel, Water Resistant, Japan, GN-4W-S
• Working Order: Yes
• Condition: Good to Fair, commensurate with age and use

About This Citizen Automatic 21 Jewels Watch

Completing the classic appearance is a comfortable padded black leather strap with contrasting white stitching, which complements the gold and white tones of the dial beautifully. The dial is signed Citizen Automatic and 21 Jewels, with the day and date shown together in a neat framed window at the three o’clock position. The angular stainless steel case has a brushed finish that contrasts well with the warm gold-tone ring around the dial, giving this Citizen Automatic 21 Jewels Watch a look that is very much of its era.

Automatic Movement and 21 Jewels

An automatic watch is powered by the natural movement of the wearer’s wrist, which winds the mainspring through a rotating weight, so no battery is needed. The 21 jewels marked on the dial refer to the small synthetic bearings used inside the movement, which reduce friction at key points. This is why a jewel count was so often proudly displayed on the dial of a mechanical watch from this period.

Citizen Watches

Citizen is one of Japan’s best known watchmakers, with a history going back to the early twentieth century, and its mechanical watches are popular with collectors for their reliability and good value. A vintage Citizen Automatic 21 Jewels Watch like this one is an affordable and practical way to start or add to a collection of Japanese watches.

Wearing and Gifting

With its clean white dial and black leather strap, this Citizen Automatic 21 Jewels Watch is smart enough for the office yet comfortable for everyday wear. It would make a thoughtful gift for a watch enthusiast or for anyone who appreciates vintage style, and would suit a birthday, retirement or anniversary.

Caring for Your Watch

Wear your Citizen Automatic 21 Jewels Watch regularly to keep it wound. Although the case back is marked Water Resistant, this should not be relied upon for a vintage watch, so please keep it away from water. Avoid knocks and strong magnets, wipe the case with a soft dry cloth, and have the watch checked by a watchmaker from time to time.

Delivery and Returns

Free UK delivery on this item, carefully packed and sent Royal Mail Tracked, dispatched within 1–2 working days. All items, including pre-owned items, can be returned within 30 days. Gift orders can be sent directly to a different address with no prices included in the parcel.

Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.

Browse more pieces like this in our Automatic Watches collection, see all of our Citizen watches, or take a look at this Citizen Eagle 7 automatic watch.