Vintage Citizen 61-8454 Automatic Blue Dial Day Date 17J Japan Men's Watch

Vintage Citizen Automatic Men's Watch – Ref. 61-8454 – Blue Dial – Day/Date – Japan  Nice vintage Citizen automatic men's wristwatch featuring a striking blue sunburst dial, stainless-steel cushion-style case and day/date display at the 3 o'clock position.  Case back is marked:  Citizen 61-8454 Case No. 4-653751K Serial No. 50900638 Stainless Steel / Water Resistant / Japan  Serial and movement-era information indicate approximately September 1975 production.  Details  Brand: Citizen Model/Reference: 61-8454 Case Number: 4-653751K Movement: Mechanical automatic Jewels: 17 jewel model Dial: Blue sunburst Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day and date Case: Stainless steel Approx. Case Size: 38mm Lug Width: Approximately 18mm Crystal: Acrylic Strap: Black replacement leather-style strap Country of Manufacture: Japan Era: 1970s  Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with visible wear consistent with age. Crystal shows scratches, marks and haziness as pictured. Stainless-steel case has scratches and normal handling wear. Dial shows age-related patina. Strap appears to be a later replacement and is not believed to be original to the watch.  Watch has not been tested, serviced or accuracy tested. Mechanical operation, power reserve and day/date functions are not guaranteed. Please purchase based on the photographs and description.  No box or papers included.