When it comes to Citizen’s most iconic watch series, the Alarm series easily takes a top spot. Citizen has always been a trailblazer in Japanese watchmaking, introducing Japan’s first calendar watch in 1952, its first shock-resistant watch in 1956, the country’s first alarm wristwatch in 1958, and its first water-resistant watch in 1959. Among these, the Parashock, Citizen’s breakthrough in shock resistance, was a true sensation in Japan.

Now, imagine combining a diver's watch with an alarm function, a pairing that seems almost paradoxical. Yet, Citizen took the leap and made it a reality. The result? The stunning Citizen Alarm Date Diver ALDS 52902-Y.

Produced in limited numbers, this rare timepiece blends the rugged charm of a diver with the unique functionality of an alarm. Its glossy black dial, rotating bezel, and striking red alarm hand create an eye-catching aesthetic, while the 40mm stainless steel case. One particularly intriguing feature is the red triangle, a hallmark of diver watches from that era, but here, it belongs to the alarm hand instead of the bezel.

Then there’s the finishing touch on the dial: The deep black, mirror-like bezel insert that perfectly complements the ultra-glossy dial. The way the light plays off its pristine case and crystal is mesmerizing, almost as if the watch is brand new, frozen in time.

And in a way, it has: We're offering this pristine new old stock example that was freshly serviced .

A true gem, this Alarm Date Diver is powered by the Cal.3102 based on the robust A. Schild design and it is proof that sometimes, the most unexpected combinations lead to the most extraordinary results.
 
Ships from Tokyo, Japan.