{"product_id":"the-citizen-chronomaster-aq4030-51l-blue-tosa-washi-dial","title":"The Citizen Chronomaster AQ4030-51L – Blue Tosa Washi Dial","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Citizen Chronomaster AQ4030-51L Discontinued Blue Tosa Washi Dial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Citizen Chronomaster AQ4030-51L is a distinctive example of Japanese watchmaking, combining traditional Tosa washi papermaking with Citizen's advanced high-accuracy quartz technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts deep blue dial is crafted using traditional Japanese washi paper, a material made from natural plant fibers and historically associated with Japanese art, calligraphy and craftsmanship. The delicate texture of the paper creates a unique visual depth, giving the dial a character quite different from conventional metallic or lacquered finishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the lighting, the dial shifts from a deep, almost inky blue to a brighter, more vibrant blue in direct sunlight. The subtle fibers and variations in the washi paper are difficult to fully capture in photographs, making the dial particularly appealing in person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Citizen is the brand's flagship collection, representing decades of development in precision timekeeping, advanced materials and traditional Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chronomaster name has long been associated with Citizen's pursuit of exceptional accuracy, particularly through its high-accuracy quartz movements that substantially exceed the precision of conventional quartz watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AQ4030-51L belongs to a generation of The Citizen watches that brought together this technical expertise with traditional Japanese dial-making techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts Tosa washi dial draws on a centuries-old papermaking tradition from Japan's Kochi Prefecture, where the material has historically been used in calligraphy, artwork and other traditional crafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy incorporating this material into a modern solar-powered watch, Citizen created a particularly interesting balance between Japanese heritage and contemporary engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications and Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: Great condition with minor signs of wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: AQ4030-51L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Titanium case in great condition, with minor hairline scratches on the bezel and a visible mark on one lug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial: Original blue Tosa washi dial in excellent, untouched condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal: Sapphire crystal free from noticeable scratches, with two very small marks on the anti-reflective coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishing: Original, unpolished case and bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: Citizen Caliber A060 Eco-Drive high-accuracy quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes: Generic watch box, no original papers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitizen Caliber A060 Eco-Drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolar-powered high-accuracy quartz movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual accuracy of ±5 seconds under specified operating conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerpetual calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Caliber A060 represents one of Citizen's most sophisticated high-accuracy quartz movements, combining exceptional precision with the convenience of light-powered operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike conventional quartz watches that typically measure accuracy in seconds per month, the A060 is rated to within five seconds per year under specified conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts perpetual calendar automatically accounts for different month lengths and leap years, while the Eco-Drive system eliminates the need for routine battery replacement by converting light into electrical energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm case diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JDM Horologist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68006391611635,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4984\/1907\/files\/x0yddux4t1yg1.jpg?v=1793076877","url":"https:\/\/jdmhorologist.net\/products\/the-citizen-chronomaster-aq4030-51l-blue-tosa-washi-dial","provider":"JDM Horologist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}