{"product_id":"000000007242","title":"Grand Seiko First Model J14070, 14K gold-filled, original crown and buckle, manual-wind, serviced, manufactured in 1963 (Showa 38).","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the first model of the premier domestic brand, \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\"Grand Seiko\"\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe first Grand Seiko model was produced only for three years, from 1960 to 1963.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a late-production model from 1963.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is equipped with the \"Cal. 3180\" movement.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis was the first manual-winding caliber in a Seiko product to feature a \"hacking function.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece features a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003erare original dial\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"Grand Seiko\" applied logo shines at the 12 o'clock position.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is adorned with mirror-finished, \u003cstrong\u003emulti-faceted hour and minute hands\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esolid gold indices\u003c\/strong\u003e, which cast an elegant glow.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is made of \"14k gold-filled.\" The case back is a snap-back type.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt includes the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003elion medallion on the case back\u003c\/span\u003e, which is the symbol of Grand Seiko.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown features the \"S\" mark.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts basic, timeless design perfectly embodies the look of a classic antique watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual Winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate clockwise with the crown in the normal position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eTo wind the mainspring, please turn the crown clockwise slowly and carefully.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown will become firmer as it approaches a full wind.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease be careful, as forcing the crown once the mainspring is fully wound can cause it to break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to pull out the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insert a fingernail between the case and the crown, and use it as a lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003ePlease remove the watch from your wrist before operating.\u003cbr\u003e\nHandling it gently will reduce the strain on the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out and rotate counter-clockwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe second hand will stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled and externally polished\u003c\/span\u003e by our shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe strap has been replaced with a brand-new (genuine) alligator leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe buckle is genuine SEIKO\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are a few spots on the dial where the color has faded. (See the third image.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case material is softer than stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo prevent the lugs from bending, we recommend not fastening the strap too tightly when wearing the watch to avoid putting strain on the lugs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown features the \"S\" mark.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\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":56189893083441,"sku":"000000007242-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/20_000000007242.jpg?v=1788944939","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000007242","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}