Citizen watch database and price guide

Citizen NB1050 Silver: specs, new price and used value

For the USA market, a fair used price for the Citizen NB1050 Silver is usually $280-430. A good buy is normally under $330, while prices above $520 need unusually strong condition, full set, warranty, scarcity, or live market confirmation.

Retail price band
$500-600
New online band
$380-520
Used fair range
$280-430
Good buy under
$330
Avoid over
$520
Value retention
medium

Direct answer for buyers

For the USA market, a fair used price for the Citizen NB1050 Silver is usually $280-430. A good buy is normally under $330, while prices above $520 need unusually strong condition, full set, warranty, scarcity, or live market confirmation.

Verdict: The value case rests on price: $280–$430 used against $380–$520 new. Target $330 or below and walk away past $520.

Watch specifications

  • Brand: Citizen
  • Collection: The Citizen JDM
  • Reference: NB1050-59A
  • Category: JDM automatic dress watch
  • Movement: Miyota 9011 automatic
  • Case size: 38 mm
  • Lug-to-lug: 46 mm
  • Thickness: 10.5 mm
  • Crystal: Sapphire crystal
  • Water resistance: 100 m
  • Market region: United States / North America
  • Currency: USD

Who should buy it?

Best for: Buyers comparing dress watch options who want a specific Citizen reference, a 38 mm case and a ceiling of $330 before walking away.

Not ideal for: Buyers who need a 38 mm case to suit a very small or very large wrist.

Market notes and resale

A JDM reference, so US buyers usually pay import or grey-market pricing. Sapphire and the 9011 movement justify a premium over a Presage, but availability limits resale liquidity.

Price confidence: Early editorial estimate — verify current listings. Last editorial review: 2026-10-03.

Used buyer checklist

  • Confirm the exact reference and dial configuration before paying
  • Check the case for polishing that softens the original lug shape
  • Ask for a clear photo of the caseback to confirm the reference number
  • Confirm the water resistance is only splash-proof, not swim-proof
  • Inspect the crystal edges and check for dial patina or moisture marks

Known issues and pricing traps

  • Low water resistance means these are not everyday rough-wear watches
  • Polished cases hide dents until you inspect them in daylight
  • Expect normal depreciation, not a windfall

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How this price range is set

Editorial estimate for the US market, not a live quote. Bands reflect typical retail and second-hand pricing for this reference and are revised when sold-listing evidence arrives.

Ranges are reduced for condition, missing links, no box or papers, unknown service history and poor photos, and adjusted when current new-watch discounts make a used price unattractive.

FAQ

What price should I target for the Citizen NB1050 Silver?

Use $330 as the good-buy target. The fair used range is $280-430, and a used listing above $520 needs unusually strong condition, completeness, warranty or scarcity.

Should I buy the Citizen NB1050 Silver new or used?

Compare the used asking price with the current new online band of $380-520. If the saving is small, buying new can be safer because you get warranty and cleaner return rights.

What changes the value most?

Condition, box and papers, bracelet or strap completeness, service history, seller reputation, warranty status and unusually poor listing photos move the real transaction price.

What should I check before buying used?

Check the exact reference, case and bracelet condition, movement/module function, service or battery history, seller feedback and whether the price still makes sense after tax, shipping and return risk.

Important pricing note

USA watch prices move with condition, state sales tax, seller type, box and papers, current discounts, service history and seller trust. Use this page as a research starting point, then verify live US listings before paying.