Up for sale is a Rare Vintage Citizen Automatic 6501 Men’s 21J Classic Dress Watch JDM 1970s. Produced for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM), this vintage Citizen features a very unique blackened steel case paired with an attractive green gradient dial, applied hour markers, and a day-date display. Powered by Citizen’s 21-jewel automatic movement, the watch has a distinctive 1970s appearance that stands out from more traditional stainless steel dress watches of the era.


The watch is being sold for parts and repair. Although it is currently running, it loses noticeable time throughout the day and will require a service in order to hold accurate time. The watch is completely unrestored and is being sold as is for parts, repair, or restoration.


The watch is fitted with an aftermarket black leather strap.


The watch is in good vintage physical condition with signs of use and age. The photos best describe its physical condition and should be reviewed carefully prior to purchase.


Key Details:

* Brand: Citizen

* Model: Citizen Automatic 6501

* Era: 1970s

* Market: Japan Domestic Market (JDM)

* Movement: Automatic, 21 Jewels

* Functions: Day-Date Display

* Case: Blackened Steel

* Strap: Aftermarket Black Leather Strap

* Condition: For parts or repair; currently running but loses noticeable time throughout the day and will require service to hold accurate time

* Physical Condition: Good vintage physical condition with signs of use and age


A very unique vintage Citizen automatic with its distinctive blackened steel case and green gradient dial. Offered completely unrestored and as is, this is an excellent candidate for servicing or restoration and a great addition to a vintage Citizen or JDM watch collection.


Ships carefully.


Feel free to message me with any questions.