Citizen 6000
Description
In the mid sixties, Citizen launched the medium-sized selfwindig caliber series 65,
which contained the movements
6000 (without weekday
indication) and 6501 (with weekday indication).
The caliber 6501 is shown here; it
contains a ball-beared rotor, which winds in both direction and a spring-less ratched
mechanism. The large Glucycur balance is pivoted in the inhouse Parachoc protection
system.
All gears are located under one single plate, which makes servicing works a little
difficult.
The date changes slow over almost two hours, but it can be quickset in the middle
crown position.
Technical data
| Manufacturer | Citizen |
| Caliber | 6501 |
| Number of jewels | 21 |
| Escapement | Anchor with pallets |
| Balance | Glucydur |
| Shock protection(s) | Parashock 1 (Citizen) |
| Balance cock direction | counterclockwise |
| Hairspring stud | moveable |
| Regulator type | Hairspring key |
| Features | SCD,QG,JG,RDR,AUT |
| Functions | Hour, minute, second, day, weekday, selfwinding |
| Beats per hour | 26100 |
| Size | 10''' |
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| Factsheet |
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