For sale is a true top-tier Citizen from the golden era of Japanese watchmaking – the Citizen Highness Chronometer Officially Certified 36000. This is not your run-of-the-mill vintage Citizen – this is the brand’s answer to the Grand Seiko and King Seiko hi-beat chronometers of the early 1970s, built to the highest standard and rarely seen in this condition. Details: Model: Citizen Highness Chronometer Officially Certified 36000 Year: February 1970 production Movement: Cal. 7230 – 28 jewels, hi-beat 36,000 bph, hacking seconds, hand-windable, day/date complication. Fully working and running strong. Case: Solid stainless steel cushion case with gold medallion on caseback and dial. Dial: Deep blue with vertical brushing, crisp applied logo and markers, black skeleton hands. Faceted mineral crystal (9 cuts) catches the light beautifully. Water Resistance: “Parawater” early Citizen WR designation (vintage standard – not guaranteed today). Bracelet: Original stainless steel Citizen bracelet. Condition: Excellent overall – sharp case lines, clean dial, smooth operation. Price: $1100 USD shipped worldwide (PayPal F&F or G&S +4.5%). Best offer considered – no trades. Special Offer: Buy at the full asking price and I will include one custom-made strap of your choice (made to your request) with the original Citizen buckle – my gift to the buyer. Super rare to see one of these in the wild, especially in blue and in this condition. A real collector’s piece that punches well above its weight compared to the Swiss competition of the same era.