{"product_id":"montre-citizen-exceed-4-798422-k-pvd-bronze-tonneau-noir-1980s","title":"Vintage Citizen Exceed 4-798422.K PVD Bronze — Tonneau Black (1980s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCitizen Exceed PVD bronze: the high-end Japanese dress watch with a black ribbed dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Citizen watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eExceed\u003c\/strong\u003e line, the house’s high-end dress collection, and is equally suited to a man or a woman. Designed to rival fine luxury watches, it features a \u003cstrong\u003etonneau case\u003c\/strong\u003e with curved flanks and beveled angles, finished in \u003cstrong\u003ebronze-tone PVD\u003c\/strong\u003e whose polished facets reflect the light in warm edges. The case measures 29mm (31mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 35mm and a thickness of just 5.9mm, Crystal included. A slim, dense, and graphic piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is the watch’s greatest asset. Its surface, delicately ribbed with vertical lines, shifts from deep black to luminous gray depending on the angle, a vivid effect that catches the eye. Applied gold baton indices rhythmically frame the dial, and the faceted \u003cstrong\u003egold hands\u003c\/strong\u003e stand out sharply against the dark background. The EXCEED signature occupies the upper part of the dial, while the Citizen Quartz mention sits below: two measured inscriptions on a deliberately pared-back design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart beats the \u003cstrong\u003eCitizen calibre 7923\u003c\/strong\u003e, an analog quartz movement made in Japan, with three hands. Its slim construction is precisely what makes the watch’s 5.9mm profile possible. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipment. Citizen has not published an accessible precision specification for this calibre: we therefore make no numerical claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece behaves like a \u003cstrong\u003ede ville jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The warm \u003cstrong\u003ebronze tone\u003c\/strong\u003e of the case and the black dial create a dressy, timeless contrast, here complemented by a black \u003cstrong\u003egenuine crocodile leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap that extends the ensemble’s understated character. This strap is not original; it is fitted with a steel pin buckle. The Lug width of 19mm leaves full freedom to change it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceed is Citizen’s high-end dress line, conceived as the brand’s answer to fine luxury watches: refined finishing, a cut above the core collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe case receives a bronze-tone PVD treatment: a hard coating, more scratch-resistant than simple plating, yet still to be protected from impacts on the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ribbed black dial shows a few micro-marks in its lower section, visible up close: a trace of age that we prefer to point out rather than embellish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-citizen-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our Citizen vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citizen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceed Tonneau Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-798422.K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citizen 7923\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, calibre Citizen 7923\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e  PVD-treated bronze-tone steel (steel case back), tonneau shape with beveled angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29mm (31mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.9mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze-tone PVD, dark cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black graduated dial with fine vertical grooves, applied gilt baton indices, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted gilt baton hands, fine seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine black crocodile leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine state of preservation. Case Homogeneous bronze-tone PVD, crisp hands. The black ribbed dial does, however, show a few micro-marks in its lower section, consistent with the age of the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled quartz movement, new battery, 1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Citizen Exceed line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceed is Citizen's high-end dress watch line, designed as the brand's answer to fine luxury watches, in the same spirit as Seiko's Credor. It brings together refined cases, elaborate dials, and high-quality quartz movements. It is a premium line, a notch above Citizen's regular collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Citizen 7923 calibre reliable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 7923 is a three-hand analog quartz movement, made in Japan, whose slim construction made this Exceed's ultra-thin case possible. Its reliability rests on simplicity: in practice, maintenance is limited to battery replacement. The movement in this example has been checked by our watchmaker and comes with a 1-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a bronze-tone PVD case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePVD is a physical vapour deposition: a thin layer of material deposited on steel to give it its colour, here a warm bronze tone. Harder and more scratch-resistant than traditional plating, it still should be protected from impacts on sharp edges. A soft cloth is enough for routine care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Citizen Exceed water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original seals have aged and the case back pressure is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid showers, swimming pools, and the sea. A brief contact with rainwater, however, poses no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich wrist size suits a 29mm tonneau case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a shaped watch, what matters is the overall presence: with 29mm of width, a 35mm Lug-to-lug, and a dial that fills the entire case, this Exceed wears well on wrists measuring from 15 to 18.5cm in circumference. Its restrained 5.9mm thickness allows it to slip under a cuff, in the purest dress-watch register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Citizen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54188700434769,"sku":"01101521 4-798422.K","price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_04441_524dc42a-8dc2-42a3-86e0-0e50f6ac5060.jpg?v=1783877371","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-citizen-exceed-4-798422-k-pvd-bronze-tonneau-black-1980s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}