Citizen Chére Watch — Two-Tone Oval Cocktail Stone-Set (1996)
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Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
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Photo taken on a 17.5 cm wrist
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Drops of gold and steel braided to an oval of sixteen millimetres, a stone set at twelve o’clock — the entire watch carries the weight of a bracelet.
A Citizen cocktail watch, between jewellery and time
This Citizen watch is a cocktail watch from the 1990s, signed chère — one of the jewellery lines that Citizen reserved for its Japanese market. The principle of these watches: time recedes behind the object, and the object is first and foremost a bracelet. Here, twisted teardrop links, half gold and half steel, openworked at their centre, follow one another to a case that seems to be nothing more than one link more.
The oval case, in mirror-polished steel, measures 16mm wide and 4.8mm thick. Its sunburst golden dial bears raised golden dot hour markers, the chère signature in lowercase — and, at twelve o’clock, a set white stone in a carrée setting, the only sparkle across the surface. Two golden baton hands are enough to tell the time.
The original two-tone bracelet closes at 16.5cm: its teardrops alternate gold and steel in a spiral, so that on the wrist the watch changes appearance with the slightest movement — now golden, now white, never fixed. The design is what makes the entire piece, and it is complete, period-correct.
The movement is a Citizen quartz calibre 2200, with two hands, checked and fitted with a new battery. This watch was produced for the Japanese market: this is what collectors refer to as JDM, Japanese Domestic Market.
Three points to note
01
An original jewellery bracelet — twisted gold and steel teardrops, openworked, that change appearance with the movement of the wrist.
02
White stone set at twelve o’clock — the sole sparkle on a sunburst golden dial with dot hour markers.
03
A jewellery format — 16mm case, 4.8mm thick: the watch is worn like a chain.
Why choose a vintage cocktail watch?
This vintage Citizen watch holds a precise place among our vintage women’s watches: it is a cocktail watch, the kind worn as evening jewellery as much as an everyday signature — and that Japanese houses produced with a jeweller’s care, at prices unrelated to their Swiss equivalents. No current production revisits this register.
Like all our vintage quartz watches , this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: verification of the movement, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every vintage watch we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year warranty, and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.
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Technical characteristics
- Brand: Citizen
- Model: Chére, cocktail watch
- Reference: 2200-227301
- Estimated year: 1996
- Origin: Japan (domestic market)
- Gender: Women's watch
- Movement: Quartz Citizen, caliber 2200
- Functions: Hours, minutes
- Case: Polished steel, steel back, oval shape
- Width: 16mm (18mm including the crown)
- Lug to lug: 21.5mm
- Thickness: 4.8mm
- Lug width: 5mm
- Crown: Steel, original
- Dial: Sunburst golden, golden index dots, white stone set at 12 o'clock, original
- Hands: Golden baton hands, original
- Crystal: Mineral (condition 9/10)
- Bracelet: Twisted gold and steel drops, openworked, 16.5cm, original
- Buckle: Steel, original
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition: Good state of preservation. Clean golden dial, index dots and set stone in place, hands without alteration, Crystal in very fine condition. The polished case and bracelet show light signs of use, visible in our photographs; the links are supple and complete.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical condition: Checked quartz movement, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
What is a cocktail watch?
It is a watch conceived first and foremost as a piece of jewelry: born in the 1920s to accompany evening attire, it favors the bracelet, small format and brilliance over legibility. Japanese houses produced remarkable examples in the 1980s and 1990s, with a jeweler's care devoted to the links and dials. This one is a typical example: the watch blends into its bracelet.
Is the stone at 12 o'clock a diamond?
We describe it as a set white stone, without certifying its nature: we never identify a stone without gemological proof, even when the manufacturer's practices suggest it. It is in place, securely set in its carrée setting, and fulfills its role: catching the light at the top of the dial.
What is the chère signature?
It is the name of one of the jewelry lines that Citizen reserved for its Japanese market, never distributed in Europe. These feminine lines, produced with the house's finest calibres, rarely circulate outside Japan — this is what collectors refer to as JDM, Japanese Domestic Market. The lowercase signature, printed beneath twelve o’clock, is their hallmark.
How should this two-tone bracelet be cared for?
A soft, dry cloth is sufficient for routine care; avoid perfumes, creams, and household products, which dull gold-tone surfaces. The twisted drops alternate gold and steel: their shine is revived with a simple wipe, and their articulation requires no particular maintenance. The bracelet closes at 16.5 cm.
Is this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?
With its original bracelet closing at 16.5 cm, it is intended for wrists of approximately 14 to 16 cm — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they please. Its 16 mm case and 4.8 mm thickness make it more of a wrist jewel than a watch in the classic sense, to be worn alone or among other bracelets.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
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Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
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