Vintage Citizen Aqualand CO23

[polaco23]

WOW! That bracelet really gives it a whole new persona!!!
What a GREAT watch, I wore mine all weekend.
My Eco-Zilla used to be my favorite Citizen but the old CO23 has
stolen that spot.

Regards Sonny

Thanks Sonny!
funny you said that. Same exact thing happened to me. My Ecozilla was my favorite, now the CO23 took the top spot!

Post some pics!

[SonnyD]

Here's a few. Most of them taken last summer. I swear I had pics of it on an
Orange NATO too, but I can't find it. Not too bad of lume for a 12 year old
dial.
Regards Sonny

[hazmatman]

Having trouble finding pics of my old Aqualands, but I did find these:

THE ORIGINAL. Bought it back in the mid-80's.


And here's a rough collection shot from some time last year with both Aqualands in it (bottom left alongside the Russians).

[polaco23]

what a collection!

[suddha]

I love this thread! I never check out the Asian Watch Forum but I'm glad I did today.

I'd venture to say that the original Aqualand was one of those game-changers in the dive watch world, right up there with the original Rolex Sub/BP 50F and the '60s Doxa SUB. It moved the bar to a new level with its built-in, highly accurate depth sensor and dive functions.

While I love the C023, I had to have one I could trust underwater so got a JP2000 re-issue to take diving. Worn opposite a dive computer, it's a fantastic backup bottom timer and carries instant cred on the dive boat and in the beach bar afterward. I gave my first JP2000 to a divemaster in Sri Lanka who desperately needed a new watch and I just got this replacement this week.

[KWIATEK]

Excellent choice!

Now you are up to 2. Which one will take you to 3?

[bigolac]

I just picked this one up from the bay a few months ago...



Needed a battery change and voila - working aqualand!

I really like this one - but would like it even more with a new crystal - anyone know where I can source one? I'm always up for a challenge...

[ezcheese]

I just picked this one up from the bay a few months ago...



Needed a battery change and voila - working aqualand!

I really like this one - but would like it even more with a new crystal - anyone know where I can source one? I'm always up for a challenge...

That one is really cool. I like those hands.

[polaco23]

That one looks great Adam! For a crystal you might wanna try finding an empty case or something from ebay, probably your best and cheapest bet. Those arnt too common im afriad. looks great as-is!

[alex]

Hi everyone. My name is Alex and I live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

I don't mean to encroach upon a close-knit group's discussion forum, but a quick Google search gave me this thread. I've recently decided to get rid of my "childhood" C023 watch. I'm the original owner, and specifically purchased the non-gold version since I never liked the two-tone look to these. On a kid's budget back then, it was a big deal in my eyes to buy this puppy. Fortunately I had a jeweler in the family so I got this new far below retail.

I was excited when a recent battery change brought this piece back to life with zero issues. Since I cannot post in the for sale forum before I get 25 posts under my belt, I thought I could just troll a bit on this thread.

Sooo...what do these things typically sell for these days? Everything appears to work just fine. I don't feel it's safe to test the depth sensor as I wouldn't want to trust the original button/case seal's integrity.

Here are a few pics (small set at http://www.flickr.com/photos/57762423@N ... 315277294/ )

[tippy]

I have an aqualand vintage model like the ones here and sent to Citizen to get a battery. They told me there were no more batteries to fit this watch-too big and are trying to sell me a new watch. I am going to ask for it back. Any ideas about where to get a battery?

[moishlashen]

I have an aqualand vintage model like the ones here and sent to Citizen to get a battery. They told me there were no more batteries to fit this watch-too big and are trying to sell me a new watch. I am going to ask for it back. Any ideas about where to get a battery?

Welcome Dave-maybe get the battery and then google it. Hard to believe they don't have a battery for it but somebody has to somewhere.

[moishlashen]

Hi everyone. My name is Alex and I live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

I don't mean to encroach upon a close-knit group's discussion forum, but a quick Google search gave me this thread. I've recently decided to get rid of my "childhood" C023 watch. I'm the original owner, and specifically purchased the non-gold version since I never liked the two-tone look to these. On a kid's budget back then, it was a big deal in my eyes to buy this puppy. Fortunately I had a jeweler in the family so I got this new far below retail.

I was excited when a recent battery change brought this piece back to life with zero issues. Since I cannot post in the for sale forum before I get 25 posts under my belt, I thought I could just troll a bit on this thread.

Sooo...what do these things typically sell for these days? Everything appears to work just fine. I don't feel it's safe to test the depth sensor as I wouldn't want to trust the original button/case seal's integrity.

Here are a few pics (small set at http://www.flickr.com/photos/57762423@N ... 315277294/ )

Hi Alex welcome. No idea on price-poke around ebay or WUS and you should find some prices. There are some people that that can do a service on it and change seals etc. Jay at Motor City Watch Works comes to mind or Jack at IWW also. Some more knowledgable people may pipe in also.

[sharkfin]

Nice CO23 Dominick. Love the gold accents.

Mine says hi.

[polaco23]

thanks, yours looks like its been aorund the block, gota love some wabi!

slick mesh too! now i gotta go dust off the C023 and wear it to work tomorrow.

[Johnno]

Mine - bought it back in '86. (Original owner!)

[Rhoadsfan11]

Can anyone please help me find a bracelet that fits my c021...

[Johnno]

Have you tried contacting Citizen? While they no longer service this line of watches, they still have watchbands for some models. Can't hurt to inquire.

[hazmatman]

Love the Aqualand...a Classic!



Also purchased mine in mid-80's timeframe, original owner!

[Rhoadsfan11]

Thanks for the response. I will send them an email. I've literally spent the last month searching every inch of the Internet... I found 1 that will fit which is a mesh band as seen above.. But that bracelet just really sets the watch over the top. I can't believe how hard it is to find out

[snootydog]

Wow,look how many of us are still here since this thread was started in January 2010
Nice intro Geoff ,welcome to the 'madhouse'

[Rhoadsfan11]

Thanks for the warm welcome. It's good to be here! It would be even better if I could find that bracelet ! Haha

[Rhoadsfan11]

Update from Citizens.. The bracelet was discontinued a few years ago.

[BSears]

Update from Citizens.. The bracelet was discontinued a few years ago.

Welcome Geoff. have you tried elitedealseeker.com and watchrecon.com ? Might have to play with search terms but it will help narrow your search much faster. Also, you might try scouring the MWR PX.

[Rhoadsfan11]

Thanks again for the welcome! I appreciate your advice youve been very helpful! I will try that out! Thanks man!