{"product_id":"000000006976","title":"[Rare] Grand Seiko 2nd Model Early Type 43999, AD Dial, W-Seiko Crown, Lion Medallion, Cal. 430 Manual Wind, Overhauled, Manufactured in 1964 (Showa 39)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003esecond model of the Grand Seiko\u003c\/span\u003e, the pinnacle of domestic watchmaking.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis specific piece is an \u003cstrong\u003eearly model\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\"Lion Medallion\"\u003c\/span\u003e on the case back and an \u003cstrong\u003eAD dial specification\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003erare find with low production numbers even among second models\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background: rgb(238, 238, 238); border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 5px 10px;\"\u003eThe second model of the Grand Seiko began \u003cstrong\u003eproduction in 1964\u003c\/strong\u003e, four years after the first model.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompared to the first model, a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003edate display\u003c\/span\u003e (with quick-set function) was added.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt adopts a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003escrew-down case back\u003c\/span\u003e, achieving a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e50m water-resistant\u003c\/span\u003e rating (at the time of manufacture), \u003cbr\u003e\nimproving its practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is made of stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe lugs were designed to be thicker for improved durability\u003c\/span\u003e, giving it a strong presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is of the early type, with the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eGrand Seiko Diashock 35 jewels\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eAD dial\u003c\/span\u003e logo printed at the 6 o'clock position.\u003cbr\u003e\n(The late type features the GS logo instead.)\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial has a sunray finish, while the hands and indices are multi-faceted and mirror-finished, emitting an elegant shine.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is equipped with the manual-winding \u003cstrong\u003e\"Cal.430.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown is 5.5mm in diameter, making it large and easy to grip with your fingers, so it is also recommended for those who are new to manual-winding watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to operate Caliber 430\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to pull the crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert your fingernail between the case and the crown and pull gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003ePulling the crown too hard may cause it to come out; please pull it gently.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo prevent bending the crown, please remove the watch from your wrist before operating it.\u003cbr\u003e\nBy operating it gently, you can reduce the strain on the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual winding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotate clockwise while the crown is in the normal position.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull the crown out to the second click and rotate counter-clockwise (the second hand will stop).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate quick-set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull the crown out to the first click and rotate counter-clockwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eWhile the quick-set function is convenient, \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoperating it while the watch hands are between \"9 PM and 2 AM\" will cause a malfunction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe recommend setting the time to around 6 o'clock before using the quick-set function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled and professionally refinished\u003c\/span\u003e by our store and is ready for immediate use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe leather strap has been replaced with a brand-new genuine alligator strap\u003c\/span\u003e, ensuring a comfortable wearing experience.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown is original and features the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eW SEIKO logo\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nMany second-model crowns are worn out or have been replaced with different ones, but this piece maintains its original form with the \"W SEIKO\" crown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are minor scratches on the case and case back.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe gold medallion on the back is in good condition without any noticeable damage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is some corrosion on the index at the 12 o'clock position of the dial, but otherwise, there are no noticeable scratches or stains.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, this watch is not waterproof.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56189778690353,"sku":"000000006976-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/14_000000006976.jpg?v=1788944707","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000006976","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}