Wearing this piece feels like carrying a fragment of the afternoon’s Late Sun on your wrist. The bracelet—a dense, liquid-like arrangement of golden beads—possesses a cool, pebbled texture that warms quickly against the skin. It drapes with the ease of a silk ribbon, catching the light in small, scattered glints rather than a harsh glare. It is a watch that doesn’t shout for attention but waits patiently to be noticed during a conversation or a shared glass of wine.

This Elégance series model by Citizen is powered by the diminutive caliber 2200, a movement specifically engineered for the high-precision requirements of Japan’s luxury dress watch market in the late 20th century. The porcelain-white dial is grounded by delicate Roman numerals, a nod to classical European aesthetics interpreted through the lens of meticulous Japanese craftsmanship. The case back bears the “YP” hallmark, indicating a durable, high-purity yellow gold plating that has retained its deep Aurum richness over the decades.

Technical Summary

Case width: 16 mm
Lug to lug: 25 mm
Lug/Bracelet width: 10 mm
Max wrist size: 16,5 cm
Case material: Gold Plated Base Metal (YP)
Dial: Flat White Porcelain Finish with Roman Numerals
Crystal: Mineral Glass
Movement: Japan Citizen Quartz 2200
Production era: Circa 1990s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition