Citizen Autozilla - when was the first production

[chrisc]

Recently i purchased a preloved citizen autozilla. well! those who like diver watches will know this watch. im the 3rd owner., first owner from hongkong 2003, 2nd owner malaysia 2005, im 3rd - 2019. this watch is already 16 years old...still perfect condition. anyway! ill like to find out when this watch was launched in japan?
thanks