Citizen Leopard - High-Beat

Produced in 1971, the Leopard series showcased the best of what Citizen were able to produce. A high-beat (28800bph) movement with excellent accuracy and a very exciting trick up it`s sleeve, was Citizens attempt at stopping the quartz crisis. 

And the trick in question? When setting the date on this watch, you push the crown in to advance it forward one day. And to set the day? flip the watch up side down on do the same. While a bit finicky, this is such a cool gimmick party trick that is sure to impress your watch collecting friends. 

Specifications:

Width: 37mm without crown

Lug to lug: 42,5mm

Lugs: 18mm

Thickness: 11mm

Movement: High beat 26 Jewels, automatic. 

Condition:

There is no documented service, but the watch runs very well. Timegrapher tested: Daily rate: +4 seconds, Amplitude at 52 degrees lift angle: 271, Beat error: 0.2ms. Please allow for some margin of error as watch accuracy is dependent on many different parameters. 

There are several scratches on both the case and the crystal. Take a close look at the pictures as these are meant to convey the condition of the watch as precisely as possible.