{"product_id":"000000007501","title":"[Rare] Grand Seiko Second Model Early Type 43999, W SEIKO crown, Lion medallion, Cal. 5722A, manual-wind, overhauled, manufactured in 1965 (Showa 40)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003esecond model of the 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;\"\u003eThe Grand Seiko second model began production 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 \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eadopts a screw-down case back\u003c\/span\u003e, achieving a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e50m water-resistant\u003c\/span\u003e specification (at the time of manufacture).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case material is stainless steel, improving practicality.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ethicker lugs improve durability\u003c\/span\u003e and give the watch a strong presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece is an early version featuring a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\"Lion Medallion\"\u003c\/span\u003e on the case back, making it \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003erare even among second models due to its low production numbers\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. (This changes to the GS logo in later types.)\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features the \u003cstrong\u003eAD dial mark\u003c\/strong\u003e at the 6 o'clock position, common to early dials.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe mirror-finished, multi-faceted hour and minute hands and indices cast an elegant glow.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is the hand-wound \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCal. 5722A\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 hand-wound watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to operate Caliber 5722A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-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 will stop.\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\u003eDo not perform a quick-set operation while the watch hands are between \"9:00 PM and 2:00 AM,\" as this will cause damage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe recommend setting the time to around 6:00 before using the quick-set function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled and professionally polished\u003c\/span\u003e by our shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe leather strap has been replaced with a brand new genuine part\u003c\/span\u003e, so you can wear it with comfort.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are minor scratches on the crystal that could not be removed by polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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, but this unit retains its original \"W SEIKO\" crown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe engraving on the back is faint, but the gold medallion is in good condition with no noticeable damage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile there is some slight staining on the dial, the watch is in beautiful overall condition with no prominent scratches or stains.\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, humid days.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, please take care to avoid shocks and magnetic fields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56189977100593,"sku":"000000007501-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/15_000000007501.jpg?v=1788945478","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000007501","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}