Citizen Auto Dater Watch Men 38mm Champagne Dial Gold Tone Daydate 51302 PARTS

Authentic Citizen Auto Dater 51302 — 38mm Gold-Tone Watch with Champagne Dial

This is an original Citizen Auto Dater designed for repair or parts, not a ready-to-wear timepiece. With its classic 38mm gold-tone case and a champagne dial featuring non-numeric hour markers, it embodies the timeless elegance that Citizen fans seek in a vintage daily wearer.

Condition snapshot

• Used condition with visible scratches on the case and crystal.
• Movement is non-operational and will require repair or replacement.
• Crown is broken into two pieces and will need attention for any functional restoration.
• Sold as is, no returns.

What makes this listing valuable for you

• Genuine model integrity: 51302 is an official Citizen Auto Dater design, preserving authentic dial layout and case geometry that restorers value for authentic restoration projects.
• Prime candidate for parts salvage: The 38mm gold-tone case, champagne dial, date/day wheel components, and other internal parts can be repurposed for compatible Citizen restorations, helping you complete similar builds more efficiently.
• Perfect if you’re building or repairing: Ideal for watchmakers or hobbyists who specialize in vintage Citizen chronographs and day-date models. Use this piece to source originals rather than aftermarket substitutes.
• Specific use cases:

Why choose this for your collection or workshop?

• Authentic branding and design language of Citizen’s Auto Dater line, offering a genuine path to a restoration project or parts inventory.
• Clear provenance and model specificity (51302), which reduces guesswork when sourcing compatible components for similar 38mm Citizen dials and cases.
• A realistic opportunity to acquire original-era components at a fraction of the cost of a pristine model, making it a strategic choice for salvage, learning, or cataloging parts.

What’s included and what to expect

• One Citizen Auto Dater 51302 parts watch in 38mm gold-tone case with a champagne dial.
• Cosmetic wear and a non-working movement; crown is broken in two pieces.
• No additional components or accessories beyond what’s described; eyes on salvageable parts only.

If you’re pursuing a precise restoration, or building a dedicated parts library for Citizen automatic day-date models, this 51302 donor offers authentic components that can help you achieve a faithful result. Remember, this item is sold as-is—perfect for parts or repair-focused projects where authenticity and model-specific fit matter.