Vintage Citizen "Digi-Ana" Travel Alarm Clock - Gold Tone - 1980s Hybrid Display - Original Box, Pouch & Papers
The Artifact
Before the smartphone, if you were a serious business traveler, you didn't rely on a wake-up call. You brought your own timekeeper.
This is a pristine example of the Citizen "Digi-Ana" Travel Clock—a piece of 1980s executive tech that screams "First Class Lounge."
It captures that specific moment in design history when the industry was transitioning from traditional mechanics to the digital future. Instead of choosing one, Citizen gave you both: a classic gold-tone analog face for quick reading, and a precise LCD digital panel for everything else.
The Kit
What makes this specific artifact special is the completeness of the set.
Travel clocks were meant to be used, abused, and thrown in suitcases. Finding one that survived is rare. Finding one with:
• The Original Box (with retro graphics)
• The Original Maroon Velvet Pouch (for protection in the briefcase)
• The Original Instruction Manual
...is almost unheard of. This is a time capsule.
The Machine
This is a miniature command center for your nightstand or desk.
Analog: Gold-tone dial with luminous hands for night visibility.
Digital: LCD display offering 12/24h time, a daily alarm, and an hourly chime.
Precision: Dedicated buttons for hacking (stopping) the seconds and resetting, allowing for perfect synchronization.
The Condition
Grade: Collector Grade / Near Mint.
Case: Gold-tone finish is vibrant with virtually no signs of wear.
Function: Both analog and digital displays are crisp and working.
Accessories: The box shows minor shelf wear (honest patina), but the pouch and manual are crisp.
The Spec
Maker: Citizen
Model: Digi-Ana Quartz Alarm
Era: 1980s
Material: Gold-Tone Plastic
Features: Analog Time, Digital Time, Daily Alarm, Hourly Chime, Light.
Power: Battery Operated
Includes: Original Box, Pouch, Papers.
Why It Belongs Here
We love "obsolete" technology that is still perfectly functional. This clock does one thing—tell you the time and wake you up—and it does it with more style than any iPhone screen ever could. It is a handsome addition to a modern desk setup or the ultimate travel flex.
Vintage & pre-owned pieces: One-of-one examples in hand in the Pacific Northwest — inspected, cleaned, and photographed by us so what you see is what arrives.
New & curated goods: Authentic everyday carry and field tools from makers we vouch for (WESN and Klean Kanteen), backed by manufacturer warranty.
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