{"product_id":"000000007194","title":"[Rare] Grand Seiko 2nd Model Early Type 43999 W, Seiko Crown, Lion Medallion, Manual Wind, Overhauled, Manufactured in 1964 (Showa 39)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003esecond model of Grand Seiko\u003c\/span\u003e, the pinnacle of Japanese watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:5px 10px;\"\u003eProduction of the Grand Seiko second model began in 1964, four years after the first model.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompared to the first model, a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003edate display\u003c\/span\u003e (with a quick-set function) was added.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003escrew-down case back\u003c\/span\u003e, achieving \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e50m water resistance\u003c\/span\u003e (at the time of manufacture), \u003cbr\u003e\ngreatly improving its practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case is made of stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ethickened lugs improve durability\u003c\/span\u003e and give the watch a strong presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece is an early version featuring the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\"Lion Medallion\"\u003c\/span\u003e on the case back, making it \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ea rare find with limited production even among second models\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial is an early type, with \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eGrand Seiko Diashock 35 jewels\u003c\/span\u003e printed at the 6 o'clock position. (Later models feature the GS logo instead.)\u003cbr\u003e\nThe mirror-finished, multi-faceted hour and minute hands and indices emit an elegant glow.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is the manual-winding \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\"Cal. 430.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 5.5mm diameter crown is large and easy to grip, making it recommended even for those new to manual-winding watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to operate Caliber 430\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate upwards in the normal crown position.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out to the second click and rotate downwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe second hand stops when pulled to the second click.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate quick-set\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out to the first click and rotate downwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerforming a quick-set operation while the watch hands are between 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM will cause a malfunction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe recommend setting the time to around 6 o'clock before performing the quick-set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled and the exterior polished\u003c\/span\u003e by our shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe leather strap has been replaced with a new genuine product\u003c\/span\u003e, so you can wear it with comfort.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown is original and features the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\"W SEIKO\" logo\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nMany second models have worn-out or replaced crowns, but this piece retains its original \"W SEIKO\" crown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe gold medallion on the back has some dents and wear along the edge.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is some sun damage and scratching on the dial, but it remains in good overall aesthetic condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, this watch is not water-resistant.\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":56189874110769,"sku":"000000007194-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/6_000000007194.jpg?v=1788944852","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000007194","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}