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Citizen The Whispering Sylph

There is a specific kind of quiet that comes with the “Sylph” series—a feeling of honey-colored light catching the braided bezel as you move your wrist.

Case: 16 mm
Lug to Lug: 24 mm
Bracelet: 8 mm
Max Wrist: 16,5 cm

Excellent vintage condition; includes original tags · Early 1990s

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Wrap a strip of paper or a soft tape snugly around your wrist, just below the wrist bone. Mark where it overlaps, then measure that length in centimetres.

If your wrist is the same as or smaller than the Max Wrist size above, it should fit. A watchmaker can usually shorten a vintage bracelet, but extra links are rarely available.

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What our condition grades mean

Excellent: Minimal signs of wear, visible only on close inspection.
Very Good: Light surface wear consistent with age, such as fine hairline scratches. Nothing that affects wear or function.
Good: Visible signs of age, such as scratches or patina, all shown in the photos. Fully functional.

Every watch is checked for function and timekeeping before it is listed, and the photos show the actual piece.

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SpecificationsThe Details

Brand	Citizen
Case width	16 mm
Lug to lug	24 mm
Lug/Bracelet width	8 mm
Max wrist size	16,5 cm
Case material	Gold-plated Base Metal
Dial	Champagne Sunburst with Roman numeral at XII
Crystal	Mineral Glass
Movement	Japan Quartz Cal. 5931
Production era	Early 1990s
Condition	Excellent vintage condition; includes original tags

The StoryAbout This Piece

There is a specific kind of quiet that comes with the “Sylph” series—a feeling of honey-colored light catching the braided bezel as you move your wrist. It doesn’t shout for attention; instead, it rests like a delicate silk thread against the skin. The warmth of the gold-tone case paired with the earthy brown leather creates a grounded, vintage warmth that feels less like a tool for timekeeping and more like a personal heirloom found in a cedar-lined jewelry box.

Crafted by Citizen under the refined “Sylph” sub-brand, this piece houses the reliable Caliber 5931 Japan Quartz movement, known for its thin profile and pinpoint accuracy. Emerging from an era where Japanese watchmaking leaned into “New Orthodoxy”—a blend of traditional dress aesthetics and modern quartz precision—this watch features a distinct scalloped bezel that mimics the texture of fine gold rope. It is a testament to the days when even the smallest cocktail watches were engineered with the same rigor as their larger counterparts.