There are many of the Independent 1481010 watches I still have to blog, and today is another.
The Citizen Independent 1481010 range came out in the late 90s, and are probably my most extensive collection. Much more about these watches are can be found on my overview page.
This model is one of the GSD LED watches. The GSD stands for Graphical Sparkle Display, and describes the type of LED display that was used in the 1481010 models with a D400 module which has a shimmering effect. The display uses 7 segment LED groups to show 4 digits. It only has time and date options
Today's model is another of the collaborations with the clothing brand Chipie (which seems to be based in Paris judging by the attached label). Chipie are a brand making girls/womens clothing since 1972 and are influenced by American college clothing. The Chipie name is marked on the face of the watch under the display (and engraved on the back plate), and this model has a unique colour combination in the buttons (black and orange). Looking at the serial number, it looks like the model was released in 1998.
It seems that the catalogue number for Chipie is WTCXKS0002, and the watch came in a plastic pack rather than the normal box. The attached cardboard label has a slightly different number CWTCX KS 0002 and shows it was sold for 12,000 yen. The full model number is D400-S69314
Hi, great information re these unusual watches. I recently picked one up at a flea market, it in the shape of the one featured here but has a blue bezel, yellow buttons and a beige strap. Can you help me with the setting of the time and date?
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Same here - I would love to get mine running, as it was an acquisition from a reputable trader, who out in a new battery, but has lost his set of instructions.
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