Citizen NJ0151-88L Herrenuhr (2024)

FAQs

How do I identify my Citizen watch model? ›

On the back of the watch case, it should be engraved with serial and model numbers, you should be able to match those to the ones on the user manual.

Dating a vintage Citizen watch is relatively straightforward when it has a serial number on the case back. The key is knowing which decade the watch was produced in, and the Movement Table is useful for determining that. The first three numbers in the serial are used for the date – the first number is the year.

Your watch features a case number engraved on the case back (refer to figure to the right). The first four characters of the case number represent the movement caliber number of the watch. In the example on the right, “1234” is the movement number. Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch.

Citizen watches typically sell between $41 - $6,000 on the secondary market, with an average price of around $200. This makes Citizen the 5th most expensive out of 7 Japanese brands we track, and the 112th most expensive overall.

We advise customers to take their timepieces to a professional jeweler who can provide more details. We can only provide the prices for watches available on Citizenwatch.com. You may be able to get more information by visiting an authorized jeweler.

To learn which Apple Watch you have, use its model number: Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Tap the My Watch tab, then tap General > About. Find the Model field.

Life Expectancy

According to reports from Citizen Watches, the solar cells and secondary battery used in Eco-Drive watches will last for up to 10 years.

They have beautiful movements and at the time they were made they competed with Grand Seiko and their Swiss counterparts and most of the time Citizen winning the game.

The first two to four digits describes the type of watch. If the model number is five or six digits long, the second to the last number describes the bezel and the last number describes the metal type the watch is made from.

A case number—4 alphanumeric characters and 6 or more alphanumeric characters—is engraved on the case back. (Figure on the right) The first 4 characters of the case number represent the movement number of the watch.

What does a watch serial number mean? ›

Firstly, don't confuse model numbers with serial numbers. These are two totally different things. The Serial number is a unique number only for your watch and can also tell you the estimated date of production. The model reference is Rolex's way of identifying the model and materials used on your particular Rolex.

When we think about luxury watches, Citizen is definitely the first one that comes to mind. Founded in 1918 in Japan, the brand manages to keep its values intact: technical precision, pieces crafted with high quality, excellence in design and innovative mindset.

Modern watches from reputable brands like Seiko, Citizen, and Swatch can also be pawned. While they may not bring in as much money as luxury or vintage pieces, they still hold value and can provide you with the quick cash you need.

An easy indicator of whether a Citizen watch is real is on the back of the case. A genuine Citizen watch will have a serial number and model engraved into the case. A missing number is a hot indicator that your watch is not real!

In order to see the model number, the watch's bracelet/strap will need to be removed. One lug will show the watch's serial number and the other lug will have the watch's model number.

A case number—4 alphanumeric characters and 6 or more alphanumeric characters—is engraved on the case back. (Figure on the right) The first 4 characters of the case number represent the movement number of the watch.

Unlike the serial numbers that are unique to a watch, model numbers are shared across watches. In the case of Rolex, the model number will tell you which particular collection a watch belongs to and helps identify materials used on a particular Rolex.

Every Citizen Watch purchased in the United States from an Authorized Dealer, Citizen Company Store, or Citizenwatch.com is accompanied by a Five-Year Limited Warranty, giving you superior protection and peace of mind.