The watch drapes across the wrist with the fluid grace of liquid metal, its intricate bead-link bracelet catching the light in a thousand tiny glints like morning dew on a golden field. There is a soft, rhythmic texture to the metal that warms against the skin, while the champagne-colored dial offers a quiet, sandy depth. Wearing it feels less like checking the time and more like carrying a small, glowing fragment of the late sun wherever you go.

Beneath the petite, oval exterior lies the technical prowess of the Citizen 2200 caliber, a Japan-made quartz movement celebrated for its ultra-thin profile and endurance. This particular “Sylph” model emerged from an era when Citizen pushed for jewelry-grade finishing, utilizing a base metal YP (yellow plated) case that mimics the richness of solid gold. The design features a delicate safety chain—a hallmark of high-end vintage cocktail watches—ensuring that this piece of horological history remains securely tethered to its wearer.

Technical Summary

Case width: 16 mm
Lug to lug: 22 mm
Lug/Bracelet width: 8 mm
Max wrist size: 16 cm
Case material: Base Metal YP (Yellow Plated)
Dial: Champagne Sand Texture with Single Stone at 12
Crystal: Mineral Glass
Movement: Japan Citizen 2200 Quartz
Production era: Early 1990s
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition