A rare and exceptionally slim Citizen CQ 4-850581 from May 1978, featuring a refined silver sunburst dial and a compact 32mm case. Its clean dial, slim profile, and understated styling capture the elegant character of Japanese quartz watches from the late 1970s.
This particular example is made more distinctive by its special Kanji engraving, adding an individual historical detail to the caseback and setting it apart from a standard example of the model.
Specifications
Brand: Citizen
Collection: CQ
Reference: 4-850581
Production Date: May 1978
Movement: Citizen Quartz
Case Diameter: Approximately 32mm
Dial: Silver Sunburst
Caseback: Special Kanji Engraving
Origin: Japan Domestic Market (JDM)
Condition: Working condition
Service: Serviced
Case Finish: Polished
Condition & Character
The watch is working and has been serviced. The case has been polished for a cleaner presentation while retaining its vintage character. Minor signs of age or previous wear may remain, consistent with a watch dating from 1978.
The Kanji engraving is an especially distinctive detail, giving this individual watch an additional piece of Japanese character and history.
Collector Appeal
Dating to May 1978, this Citizen CQ represents an interesting period in Japanese quartz watchmaking. Its slim 32mm profile, silver sunburst dial, JDM origin, and special Kanji engraving make it an unusual piece for collectors of vintage Citizen watches and early Japanese quartz timepieces.
