This timepiece is a magnificent artifact from the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), representing the final peak of transistorized "electronic" watchmaking before quartz became the industry standard. The Citizen Cosmotron, reference 4-870042 Y, is powered by the high-grade Caliber 7802A, which is a fascinating hybrid engine that uses a traditional mechanical balance-wheel driven by a battery and magnets rather than a mainspring. This innovative system allows the watch to hum at a high-frequency $28,800 \text{ bph}$, providing a signature smooth sweeping seconds hand that is far more elegant than a standard quartz tick.
The aesthetic is quintessentially 1970s, featuring a striking teal-to-blue gradient sunburst dial that shifts brilliantly in the light, creating a deep, oceanic effect on the wrist. The case design is bold and architectural, with a polished stainless steel finish and a unique "UFO" style cushion shape that was incredibly popular for high-end Japanese sports-dress watches of the era. The dial is further distinguished by the gold Cosmotron "CTZ" logo above the 6 o'clock position and features a bilingual Kanji/English day-date display, a definitive hallmark of a true JDM specimen. The case back reveals the serial number 21216265, definitively dating the production of this unit to December 1972. This is a prime acquisition for a collector who values technical innovation, vibrant JDM styling, and the unique history of the electronic movement.
