Vintage Citizen Watch - Mini Tonneau Gold-Plated (1978)
Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
International shipping
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Citizen CQ Tonneau 8300 (1978)
This watch, produced in 1978, bears the reference 8300. It is a pre-owned Citizen watch for women, distinguished by a small tonneau-shaped gold-plated case, highlighted by curved sides. Its matte white dial features the applied "CQ" logo (Citizen Quartz) at 6 o'clock. The display is structured by a geometric inner minute track, surrounded by black Roman numerals. The indication is completed by three black hands, including a central seconds hand. The crown is adorned with a black cabochon. Powered by a quartz movement, this vintage Japanese watch stands out for its very compact proportions, with a width of only 18mm (20mm including the crown). Its format places it in the category of a discreet and classic vintage women's watch. It is intended for collectors seeking a vintage Citizen quartz watch with a traditional design to enrich a selection of vintage Citizen models.
Why buy this piece now?
- The miniature format: With a width of 18mm and a Lug-to-lug distance of 24.5mm, this tonneau-shaped case offers a very discreet and lightweight presence on the wrist.
- The structured dial: The combination of Roman numerals, the geometric inner minute track, and the raised CQ logo brings a remarkable level of detail for a dial of this size.
- The cabochon crown: The winding crown is adorned with a black cabochon, an aesthetic detail echoing the classic codes of haute horlogerie.
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Technical Specifications
- Brand: Citizen
- Model: CQ Tonneau
- Estimated year: 1978
- Gender: Women
- Movement: Quartz
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
- Case: Gold-plated, steel caseback
- Dimensions: 18mm (20mm including the crown)
- Thickness: 7.6mm (Crystal included)
- Lug to lug: 24.5mm
- Lug width: 10mm
- Crown: Adorned with a black cabochon, original
- Dial: White with geometric minute track, black Roman numerals and CQ logo, original
- Hands: Black, original
- Crystal: Original mineral crystal (condition: 9/10)
- Strap: Black leather, original
- Buckle: Original gold-tone pin buckle
Condition and Warranty
- Overall condition: Well preserved
- Water resistance: No (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical: Movement inspected and guaranteed for 1 year
- Included: atelier invoice, protective case (sold without original box and papers)
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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