Vintage 1975 Citizen Challenge Diver 62-6198 Serviced All Original
Stunning maybe unworn, Citizen Challenge Divers watch from April of 1975. Here is the famous Citizen Challenge Diver 62-6198. The Challenge Diver was a direct rival to the Seiko Turtle 6306/6309 that were produced during the same era. The popularity and production of the Seiko Turtle far exceeded these Citizen, making finding one of these in good condition extremely rear today.
Fitted with the Citizen Caliber 6000, a 21 jewel movement beating at 21600 bph. This movement doesn't hack however it can be hand wound and has a quick set date feature. This movement is one of the most durable and robust movement ever produced by Citizen and it is famous to work very stable even when not serviced for many years.
Bi-directional friction (no click) bezel with black aluminium insert and big round luminous pip in the 12 o'clock position. Quickset date works perfectly, screw down crown silky smooth, keeps great time, Just fully serviced (Sep/24). This Watch is in very good condition, it does show normal signs of use and age but no abuse, bad knocks or tool marks. All factory original parts, factory original finish on case (not re-polished). Dial and hands are in remarkable condition with all original Citizen green lume.
Watch is fitted with a its original Swiss made Citizen Tropic Strap in almost unworn condition, Citizen imported these Swiss made Tropic straps back in the day for these very special Watches.
Keeping good Vintage Time, Date change as it should including quick-set. Screw crown is also working as it should. Fully serviced, not pressure tested, so not currently waterproof.
