{"product_id":"000000007643","title":"[Rare] Grand Seiko Second Model Early Type 5722-9990 Lion Medallion W SEIKO Crown Cal.430 Hand-wound Overhauled Made in Showa 40\/1965 Seiko","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is Japan's top-tier \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eGrand Seiko Second Model\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;\"\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 quick-set function) was added.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt featured 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\nPracticality was improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece features a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eLion Medallion\u003c\/span\u003e on the case back, making it \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ea rare Second Model with limited production\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial is an \u003cstrong\u003eearly type\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \"Grand Seiko Diashock 35 jewels\" printed at the 6 o'clock position (later types changed to the GS logo).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eapplied markers\u003c\/strong\u003e that were printed on the earliest dials have been abolished, resulting in a cleaner design.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe indexes and hour and minute hands are multi-faceted with a mirror finish on the surface, giving them an elegant sparkle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case material is stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ethicker lug design also improves durability\u003c\/span\u003e and gives it a substantial presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--nl\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is equipped with the manual-winding movement 'Cal.430'.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown is large at 5.5mm in diameter and easy to grasp with the fingers, making it recommended 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 the crown upwards in its normal position\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--nl\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to pull the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Push your fingernail between the case and the crown and move it like a lever\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003ePlease remove the watch from your wrist before operating.\u003cbr\u003e\nGentle operation can reduce stress on the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown two clicks 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\u003eQuick-set date\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown one click and rotate downwards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you operate the quick-set function while the watch is indicating '9 PM to 2 AM', it may cause a malfunction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe recommend setting the time to around 6 AM before performing the quick-set operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4_\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4_\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled and externally polished\u003c\/span\u003e at our store.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown is genuine and bears the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eW SEIKO logo\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nMany Second Model crowns are worn or have been replaced, but\u003cbr\u003e\nthis particular piece has a \"W SEIKO\" crown.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original shape of the crown is well preserved, and crown operation is smooth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial on this piece has only slight discoloration and is very clean.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe gold medallion on the back is in good condition with no noticeable scratches.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a ding on the side of the case at the 9 o'clock position.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, it is not water-resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ePlease also be careful of shocks and magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default 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