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Title: An unexpected find...
Post by: HusH on June 05, 2010, 01:16:32 PM
I was browsing in Atria shopping centre, looking for a place to eat when I came across a little watch shop hiding in the corner. Looks like a typical watch shop you find in very old shopping malls. Nothing interesting from the outside, but curiosity made me enter the shop to have a look see.

Something sitting in the display shelf caught my eye. WOW WOW!! Immediately, I was overwhelmed with the familiar feeling of excitement and adrenaline.

Check this baby out!

Do not be mislead by the plastic bag
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4671215412_c818eecab8.jpg)

Typical box. Hmm... nothing interesting so far
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4670591441_fa4855563c.jpg)

My first citizen!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4671217924_b6982fa9fc.jpg)

Ta daa!!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4670593653_df6c8f239c.jpg)

Military styling, Camo dial, camo strap, skeleton hands, red seconds hand, how can i resist???
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1267/4671220058_e812d4be36.jpg)

Called the Citizen Oxy. First time ever seeing it in real life. This range has been discontinued I believe. Not many pics of this watch on the web even.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4670595539_6c96466659.jpg)

Sticker on caseback with lots of dust.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4671221838_73c525b183.jpg)

Wrist shots
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1301/4670597621_508c213bf5.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4671224358_fc650fe5c3.jpg)

Pretty solid case
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4670599985_2506d7634d.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4671226714_3172e523dc.jpg)

This houses a standard miyota 8200 auto movement which handwinds but does not hack.

Case is brushed SS but in has darker tone which makes it look almost like titanium.

And it has the signature citizen blue lume. Sorry no pics of this.

I had not intention to get any watch today as I just received one in the post yesterday. That's why this was so unexpected. Thankfully, it was only a minor dent on the wallet ;D

The lady at the shop (owner I believe) was very nice too.

In my limited years of watch collecting, this is possibly my best find so far!

Thanks for looking!!  :Cheers:
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: ck77 on June 05, 2010, 01:30:45 PM
Great find and very nice military style  :thumbsup:
Is the strap nice to wear?
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: Samajaya168 on June 05, 2010, 02:29:21 PM
yes sir!!! its a tough 1 SIR!!! military style baby  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: Scott C. on June 05, 2010, 04:31:20 PM
Nice  looking ;)

congrats!
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: Gigi on June 05, 2010, 06:10:13 PM
nice catch.. congratz man  :thumbsup:

How big was it? i assume is more than 40mm?
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: chrisyen on June 05, 2010, 07:11:57 PM
i wish i'm the one who found this....
cool.... can pm how much u paid for this!
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: ckcspice on June 05, 2010, 07:15:15 PM
good find mate!!!....can u PM me how much u got it 4??..cheers
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: David_cheong on June 05, 2010, 08:30:39 PM
Wa...Hush...fantastic find...good for you.
Is the crown screw lock?. WR..?
Ya, how much?

dc
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: jacky8888 on June 05, 2010, 08:44:14 PM
may i know how much also??... really nice watch...
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: HusH on June 05, 2010, 10:19:26 PM
Great find and very nice military style  :thumbsup:
Is the strap nice to wear?

Strap is not bad actually. Its nylon with a fake leather lining on the back. Soft and comfy on the wrist.
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: HusH on June 05, 2010, 10:20:42 PM
yes sir!!! its a tough 1 SIR!!! military style baby  :thumbsup:

Thank you SIR!!  ;D
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: HusH on June 05, 2010, 10:24:27 PM
nice catch.. congratz man  :thumbsup:

How big was it? i assume is more than 40mm?

It's only 40mm actually.
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: takashi78 on June 05, 2010, 10:31:18 PM
Wow nice find! Now everyone will be goin to that shop tomorrow haha...
PM me the price also...interested.
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: HusH on June 05, 2010, 10:35:36 PM
Wa...Hush...fantastic find...good for you.
Is the crown screw lock?. WR..?
Ya, how much?

dc

Non-screw down crown. WR 100m.

FYI the model no. is  NH7350-03Y.

And thanks to all for the kind words.
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: HusH on June 05, 2010, 10:37:09 PM
And PMed to all who asked for price.  :Cheers:
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: gapper on June 06, 2010, 05:34:54 PM
you buy buy again ar...??
great find anyway!  :Cheers:
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: HusH on June 06, 2010, 08:33:36 PM
you buy buy again ar...??
great find anyway!  :Cheers:

Thanks! I couldn't resist. This was too good to pass. I'm sure you know the feeling...  ;)
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: dennis.T on June 07, 2010, 07:32:17 AM
nice catch! When you are going to show us the blue lume shots? :thumbsup:
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: SHL on June 07, 2010, 02:18:33 PM
Hush..Really great find this watch.... the shop still got an other piece?

i wish going to 'Hunt' it now... What is the price??

;)
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: HusH on June 07, 2010, 09:56:10 PM
nice catch! When you are going to show us the blue lume shots? :thumbsup:

As you wish...
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4679194472_ed0dc0c3e7.jpg)

Pic from compact camera so quality is not great. This was charged with a flashlight. In reality, it's not that bright  ;D
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: Samajaya168 on June 07, 2010, 10:13:05 PM
nice blue lume, reminds me 2 get Deepsea  :Praying: hard 4 windfall  :Dancing_banana:
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: casphere on August 29, 2010, 10:19:10 PM
Truly a gem of a find, never expected that Citizen made anything like the Oxy. I'm envious!  :laugh:

Strap and dial motif reminds me very much of my first serious watch, a Victorinox Swiss Army plastic case and rubber strap watch I bought in 1997. It had green luminous displays which didnt need any recharge from external light sources to keep glowing through the night.
Bought it from an adventure gear store for rm150 where it was sold next to camping cutlery and huge hunting knives. That time Victorinox watch cases were just those cheap slim, transparent plastic cases, with just a simple slip of paper as documentation. There wasnt even a warranty card lol   
Has anyone come across the name of this range? Would definitely appreciate it if someone who has the info can share with me. I believe it has since been long discontinued and I only had the watch for a few short weeks because it was wrecked in an accident.  :'(
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: duniajam on August 30, 2010, 08:32:19 AM
I got the same model too. Very nice watch.... felt being a commando already. Haha :Laughing_on_floor:

Here's mine
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qeCF4b2Vvrc/TB7kdidcNTI/AAAAAAAAHGU/zgyhXra393Q/s1600/Citizen+Oxy+a07.jpg)
I already made a review of it in my blog. The Miyota 8200 movement that it's used really amazed me. The rotor rotation is really fast & took a long time to stop when shaking. Not like most Seiko.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: TheHobbit on September 08, 2010, 06:55:00 PM
Nice watch. Mine says hello. I like watches like these, great value for money.

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/MWR/L1050418.jpg)
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: Ryen on January 14, 2011, 07:25:19 PM
Look so nice!!!! where do you get it?!
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: azzamov on March 14, 2011, 02:18:49 PM
Great find bro...I understand the feeling  :Dancing_banana:
Title: Re: An unexpected find...
Post by: woodykids on April 06, 2011, 10:27:57 AM
congrat on ur new toy