Vintage Citizen Exceed Steel Watch — Guilloché Gold Dial (1981)
Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
International shipping
Photo taken on a 17.5 cm wrist
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Citizen Exceed — The jewelry refinement of a guilloché gold dial
This Citizen Exceed vintage, reference 1090-107893, produced in 1981, belongs to the high-end line of Citizen. Beyond the brand's technical image, the Exceed line represents its most dressy side. This example is one of its most jewelry-like expressions, with a crafted gold dial and careful details worthy of a jewel watch.
The champagne gold dial is adorned with a superb honeycomb guilloché pattern — a raised texture, like "scale", that catches the light and reveals refined decorative craftsmanship. The applied gold-tone baton indices and gold-tone dauphine hands create a clean and elegant reading. It is this worked dial that gives the piece all its character, in the manner of the most sophisticated dress watches.
The rectangular case with octagonal angles, in steel, frames the dial with finesse and sobriety. Remarkable jewelry detail: the crown is set with a cabochon, a nod to the codes of dress haute horlogerie. The integrated two-tone bracelet, with gold-tone hexagonal links on a steel base, harmoniously extends the case and brings a warm golden touch to the whole. Powered by a reliable Citizen quartz movement, this watch combines refinement and practicality.
In a dressy and compact format, this Citizen vintage watch offers an elegant and precious silhouette, ideal for both men's and women's wrists seeking a premium Japanese dress watch with jewelry-like character. An authentic Japanese watch from the high-end line of Citizen, selected and serviced by Atelier Victor. Fast and secure worldwide shipping.
Three points to note about this piece
- Champagne gold dial with a "scale" honeycomb guilloché pattern: refined decorative craftsmanship that plays with the light, the signature of this piece.
- Cabochon crown: a jewelry detail that evokes the codes of dress haute horlogerie.
- Case rectangular octagonal case in steel and integrated link bracelet: a coherent and elegant ensemble, premium Exceed line by Citizen.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Citizen
- Model: Exceed
- Reference: 1090-107893-Y
- Estimated year: 1981
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Women
- Movement: Quartz Citizen
- Functions: Hours, minutes
- Case: Steel, octagonal rectangular shape
- Dimensions: 20mm (23mm with crown)
- Lug to lug: 22mm
- Thickness: 5.5mm
- Lug width: 16mm
- Crown: Cabochon, original
- Dial: Champagne gold with guilloché “scale” pattern, gold baton indexes, original
- Hands: Gold Dauphine hands, original
- Crystal: Mineral, excellent condition (9/10)
- Bracelet: Integrated two-tone steel (steel and gold), original (size 15cm adjustable)
- Buckle: Clasp, original
Condition and warranty
- General condition: Very fine state of preservation. Impeccable original guilloché gold dial, well-preserved steel case and bracelet, Crystal in excellent condition (9/10). Light signs of wear on the gold-toned elements of the bracelet, consistent with its age.
- Water resistance: Not water-resistant (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Movement: Serviced movement, one-year warranty
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice, protective presentation case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
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What is the Citizen Exceed line?
Exceed is the high-end dress watch range from Citizen. Designed to rival prestigious dress watches, it stands out for its refined finishing and premium positioning. It is one of the most elegant expressions of the Japanese brand's savoir-faire. -
What is a guilloché “scale” dial?
The guilloché pattern is a decorative craft that creates a raised texture on the dial — here, a honeycomb motif, in a “scale” style. This finish catches the light and gives the dial a depth and refinement characteristic of carefully crafted dress watches. -
Is this watch suitable for a man or a woman?
With its compact dress watch format and slender profile, this Citizen Exceed is a women's piece. Its gold dial and jewelry-like details suit feminine wrists that appreciate vintage elegance. -
Is the quartz movement reliable?
Yes, the Citizen quartz movement has been serviced by our team and comes with a one-year warranty. The battery can be replaced easily by any watchmaker. -
What is the international shipping time?
Dispatched within 48 hours, worldwide delivery in 3 to 5 days via DHL Express, insurance included.
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.
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 not accepted)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
- Cryptocurrency (USDT, USDC)
- PayPal
Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting 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.
BEFORE PURCHASE
Our advisors remain at your disposal for any questions and can send you additional photographs or videos upon simple request, by email or on WhatsApp.
NON-CONFORMING ITEM
In the exceptional case of an item that does not match its listing, please notify us within 72 hours: it will be eligible for a refund or an exchange. If the parcel shows damage upon delivery, it should be refused or its opening filmed continuously.
For full details, please consult our return policy.
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