Citizen’s C7 mechanical watch collection was featured in the brand’s European Q4 2022 brochure. The brochure presents it as a modern tribute to the 1965 Crystal Seven, but the available official sources do not establish the exact date European sales began or identify every country in an initial rollout.
What is the Citizen C7?
The C7 is a mechanical watch collection that updates the design of Citizen’s 1965 Crystal Seven. In its Q4 2022 European brochure, Citizen explains that “Crystal” refers to mineral glass, while “Seven” refers to the seven days of the week and the distinctive seven-sided day window. The modernized C7 retains the day-and-date display and adds an exhibition caseback.
Citizen’s Hong Kong announcement also describes the C7 as a tribute to the Crystal Seven. It projected a Hong Kong launch in October 2020, initially through Citizen’s exclusive Hong Kong shops; that announcement is not evidence of the European launch date.
When did the Citizen C7 come to Europe?
The collection appears in Citizen’s European Q4 2022 brochure as a new collection, establishing that it was presented in European Citizen material by then. Citizen Europe’s current automatic-watch catalog also lists C7 references. Neither source gives the first date of European sale or a complete list of countries included in the first rollout, so a more precise launch chronology cannot be confirmed from these official records.
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European C7 models and brochure prices
The Q4 2022 brochure shows four configurations and their printed prices. These are historical brochure prices, not confirmed current offers.
| Reference | Dial and case | Strap or bracelet | Price in Q4 2022 brochure |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH8390-03X | Green dial | Brown leather strap | €199 |
| NH8390-20L | Blue dial | Black leather strap | €199 |
| NH8393-05A | White dial; rose-gold-colored case | Brown leather strap | €219 |
| NH8391-51E | Black dial | Stainless-steel bracelet | €229 |
Reference suffixes and available configurations vary by market. For example, Citizen Spain currently lists the NH8391-51L at €249 and provides a retailer locator on its product page. Citizen Europe’s online catalog currently includes NH8390-20LC, NH8391-51LC and NH8391-51XC. These listings are market-specific; check the local Citizen product page for current price and availability.
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Citizen C7 specifications
The European Q4 2022 brochure describes the collection with a 40.2 mm stainless-steel case, mineral crystal, day/date display, luminous indices and hands, 5 bar water resistance and a 40-hour power reserve. Individual product pages can report different figures, so model-specific specifications should be kept attached to their source.
NH8391-51LC: Citizen Europe listing
Citizen Europe’s NH8391-51LC product page specifies automatic Calibre 8200, a 42-hour power reserve, accuracy of -20/+40 seconds per day, a 40.2 mm diameter, 13.12 mm height and 135 g weight. It lists crystal glass, a stainless-steel bracelet, 5 bar water resistance and a 20 mm lug width.
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- . Underneath an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, the sporty timepiece makes use of a sunray green dial, with a 3 o’clock date window and contrasting silver-tone details adding to its classic aesthetic. Powered by an automatic movement and offering up to 50 meters of water resistance, the refined timepiece is a daily wearing choice ready for work, play, and everything in between. Caliber 8210.
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NH8391-51L: Citizen Spain listing
Citizen Spain’s listing for the NH8391-51L gives a 40-hour reserve when fully wound and average accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds per day, with accuracy dependent on environmental and usage conditions. This is a different reference and a different market listing from the NH8391-51LC page; the two reserve figures should not be treated as a single universal specification for every C7.
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