Model: “The Citizen” AQ4100-57B
Overview: The AQ4100-57B represents the brand’s pursuit of precision quartz excellence. It features a highly refined iridescent textured silver dial known as the “Soaring Eagle” motif, housed in lightweight Super Titanium with Duratect Platinum coating for enhanced durability and scratch resistance.
History: Released as part of Citizen’s modern “The Citizen” flagship collection, the AQ4100 series sits alongside Grand Seiko in Japan’s high-end quartz segment. These models emphasize long-term accuracy, material innovation, and understated luxury, with the 57B variant being one of the more recent and highly regarded executions due to its dial texture and titanium finishing.
Specifications and Condition:
Overall: Excellent
Case: Excellent condition with very minor wear
Crystal: Clean
Dial: Clean
Movement: Citizen Cal. A060 High Accuracy Quartz (±5 seconds/year) perpetual calendar
Bracelet/Strap: Super Titanium bracelet with Duratect coating
Includes: Box Papers ( no card )
Movement:
Citizen A060 Eco-Drive High Accuracy Quartz
Light-powered Eco-Drive system (no battery changes required)
Perpetual calendar (fully automatic date management)
Accuracy: ±5 seconds per year
Power reserve with low-light energy storage system
World-class HAQ engineering focused on long-term stability
End-of-life charge warning and power-saving functions
Dimensions:
38.5mm diameter
12.2mm thickness
20mm lug width
Design Details:
Iridescent textured silver dial with “Soaring Eagle” motif
Ultra-clean applied indices and razor-sharp handset
Lightweight Super Titanium case and bracelet construction
Duratect Platinum coating for enhanced scratch resistance and tone refinement
Closing Note: The Citizen AQ4100-57B stands as one of the strongest modern examples of Japanese HAQ watchmaking, combining extreme accuracy, advanced titanium materials, and a highly detailed dial execution. It reflects Citizen’s position at the top of quartz horology, offering a compelling alternative to Grand Seiko in the high-precision segment.
