1970 Citizen Homer Second Setting Japan National Railway Watch
1970 Citizen Homer Second Setting Japan National Railway Watch
Serviced 1970 Citizen Homer Second Setting 21 jewels hand winding watch in good, all original ocondition.
Japan National Railway official watch. They were used as railway watches until JNR was privatized in 1986. These Homers were specifically adjusted for durability, visibility and accuracy.
They were not available for sale to public. They were made for railroad men, so design is simple.
This example is from JNR Chubu branch.
Case size 36.5mm without the crown x 44mm x 10mm
Lug width 18mm
Disassembled, cleaned, oiled and regulated.
New blackish, vintage style top grain leather strap.
Enamel dial is very light blueish shade of white. Lume on hands and dial is original and it still has some life left.
Case is in very good condition. There is a small ding in the bezel, below 6 o'clock.
Movement is clean and working well. Homer is known for robust, work horse, accurate movement.
Unlike regular Homers, this one was made to even higher standard with added hacking (hence the name second setting) and dependable accuracy, as Japanese trains can not be late.
SKU# | C0034 |
Model | Homer Second Setting |
Movement | Manual |
Caliber | |
Jewels | 21 jewels |
Case | Stainless steel |
Case size | 36.5mm x 44mm |
Lugs | 18mm |
Dial | white |
Crystal | plastic |
Bracelet | top grain genuine leather |
Serial # | |
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