There is a supple, textile-like fluidity to the bracelet that feels like a warm golden ribbon wrapping around the pulse. As the wrist moves, the fine interlocking links catch the Late Sun, breaking the light into soft, rhythmic highlights that glow with a deep Honey hue. The tiny case sits as a quiet sanctuary on the wrist, its sunburst dial radiating from the center to provide a subtle, pearlescent depth that avoids the harshness of polished industrial metal.

The 5421-47513 represents Citizen’s mastery of ultra-compact engineering during the late 1980s. Powered by a high-precision Japan Quartz heart, it was designed to achieve a silhouette so slim it feels like a seamless extension of the wearer’s anatomy. The way the integrated lugs flow directly into the tapered bracelet showcases a design language that prioritizes a continuous, unbroken horizon. To find this artifact preserved with its original box is a rare encounter with an era that perfected the art of the functional golden ornament.

Technical Summary

Case width: 16 mm
Lug to lug: 22 mm
Lug/Bracelet width: 12 mm
Max wrist size: 17,5 cm
Case material: Honey-Gold Tone Plated Steel
Dial: Champagne Sunray with Gilt Indices
Crystal: Hardlex Mineral
Movement: Japan Quartz (Cal. 5421)
Production era: Circa 1980s
Condition: Excellent with Original Box