Description
The Citizen EX1123-55D (cataloged within the prestigious Citizen L Haute Joaillerie Collection as the Xu Jinglei 2013 Signature Limited Edition) is an authoritative, high-performance Japanese light-powered quartz jewelry-dress timepiece. Created to celebrate Citizen’s continued partnership with acclaimed filmmaker, director, and cultural icon Xu Jinglei (徐靜蕾) as the ambassador for Citizen women's watches, this exclusive limited edition represents the pinnacle of sustainable haute joaillerie. Across luxury watch circles, collector forums, and fine jewelry communities, it has earned cherished community nicknames—the "Xu Jinglei Signature", "29 Diamonds", "Champagne Diamond Swirl", "Jinglei Limited Edition", "Champagne MOP Diamond", or "Celestial Swirl"—for its sweeping constellation of twenty-nine natural genuine diamonds, radiant champagne-gold finish, natural white mother-of-pearl dial with subtle geometric watermark patterning, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and custom calligraphy-engraved caseback. It unites a sculpted 316L solid stainless steel case finished in radiant champagne gold ion plating measuring an elegant 32.0mm in diameter with an iridescent mother-of-pearl dial face, applied diamond markers, an in-house Japanese Eco-Drive solar movement, sapphire crystal glass, certified 50-meter water resistance, and an integrated solid stainless steel construction. Perfectly calibrated for corporate executives, creative leaders, and discerning women seeking a museum-grade daily luxury companion that transitions effortlessly from formal gala receptions and high-level corporate negotiations to intimate celebratory evenings.
The defining visual centerpiece of this EX1123-55D reference is its breathtaking jewelry-grade dial and bezel architecture. Set within the polished champagne-gold case is a dial plate crafted from genuine natural white mother-of-pearl (white butterfly shell), shimmering with organic pastel overtones of blush pink, soft violet, and iridescent cream. Beneath the luminous shell surface lies a subtle watermark composed of concentric overlapping circular geometries, creating an optical illusion of depth that mimics rippling water. Elevating the timepiece into fine jewelry are 29 brilliant-cut natural diamonds: ten natural diamonds are individually hand-set as gleaming hour markers on the dial, while an asymmetric crescent of nineteen graduated diamonds cascades gracefully around the outer bezel in an organic orbital arc. Slender, polished champagne gold-tone leaf hands sweep effortlessly across the dial, complemented by a needle-thin central seconds hand. High-efficiency micro-solar cells concealed beneath the translucent mother-of-pearl harvest ambient sunlight and indoor illumination to keep the watch continuously running without compromising dial aesthetics.
Beneath its tailored exterior, the watch is powered by Citizen’s in-house Calibre B023 Japanese Eco-Drive solar quartz movement, engineered and manufactured at Citizen’s dedicated horological facilities in Japan. Utilizing Citizen’s pioneering photovoltaic technology, the caliber converts any natural sunlight or indoor ambient lighting into electrical energy stored in a secondary rechargeable lithium-ion cell, completely eliminating the need for periodic battery replacements and reducing environmental waste. Operating with a factory-rated precision tolerance of ±15 seconds per month, the movement delivers approximately 180 days (approx. 6 months) of autonomous power reserve on a full charge, even when stored in complete darkness. The Calibre B023 incorporates an insufficient charge warning function (which advances the seconds hand in two-second intervals to alert the wearer that light exposure is needed), an overcharge prevention function, and a quick-start capability from complete discharge. Built with protective internal shielding, the movement defends timekeeping accuracy against everyday electromagnetic interference from smartphones, laptops, and handbag magnetic clasps.
The case is engineered with classic, feminine jewelry-dress proportions, measuring an official 32.0mm in case diameter with an ultra-slender profile thickness of just 7.0mm, and a balanced total weight of approximately 69.0 grams. The watch sits exceptionally flat on the wrist, offering a jewelry-grade drape that easily slips beneath fitted silk cuffs and tailored evening attire. The solid 316L stainless steel case architecture combines vertical hairline satin brushing across the lugs with mirror-polished flanks, entirely coated in a durable, scratch-resistant champagne gold ion plating. Dial protection is provided by a premium flat sapphire crystal, offering superior scratch resistance and crystalline optical clarity. The reverse side features a solid screw-down stainless steel caseback specially engraved with Xu Jinglei's personal handwriting calligraphy signature ("靜蕾體" / Jinglei Script) alongside an individualized limited edition production number, commemorating its status as a collector's edition exclusive to the Greater China region. Built for dependable daily active resilience, the solid stainless steel case features an ergonomic push-pull fluted crown at 3 o'clock, securing a certified 5-bar (50 meters / 165 ft) water resistance rating, making it completely safe against rainfall, hand washing, and daily moisture exposure. The timepiece comes completed on an integrated solid stainless steel multi-link construction finished in matching champagne gold ion plating, secured by a seamless hidden fold-over deployment clasp with dual push-button safety release.
