{"product_id":"000000007784","title":"【Rare】Grand Seiko Second Model Early Type 43999 W SEIKO Crown Lion Medallion Cal.5722A Manual Winding Overhauled Made in 1965","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eGrand Seiko's second model\u003c\/span\u003e, the highest quality domestic watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:5px 10px;\"\u003eThe second Grand Seiko model began production in 1964, four years after the first model.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompared to the first model, \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ea date display\u003c\/span\u003e (with quick-set function) was added.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ea screw-down case back on the case rear\u003c\/span\u003e, achieving \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e50m water resistance\u003c\/span\u003e (at the time of manufacture).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case material is stainless steel, improving practicality.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003elugs are designed to be thicker, improving durability\u003c\/span\u003e and giving it a strong presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular unit is an early model featuring a '\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003elion medallion\u003c\/span\u003e' on the case back, making it \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003erare with a small production run even among second models\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial is an early type, with \"Grand Seiko Diashock 35 jewels\" printed at the 6 o'clock position (later models changed to the GS logo).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe mirror-finished, multi-faceted hour and minute hands and indexes emit an elegant gleam.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is the hand-wound '\u003cstrong\u003eCal.5722A\u003c\/strong\u003e'.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown has a large diameter of 5.5mm and is 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\u003eManual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate the crown upwards in the normal position\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out two clicks and rotate downwards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe second hand stops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate quick-set\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out one click and rotate downwards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerforming quick-set operations when the watch is between '9 PM and 2 AM' will cause a malfunction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is recommended to set the time to around 6 o'clock before performing quick-set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled and the exterior polished\u003c\/span\u003e at our store.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eleather strap has been replaced with a new Seiko one\u003c\/span\u003e, so you can use it comfortably.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crystal has minor scratches that could not be removed by polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown is original, with the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eW SEIKO logo\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a slight bend in the crown head, and manual winding is a little stiff.\u003cbr\u003e\nMany second model crowns are worn or have been replaced with different crowns, but this one retains its original \"W SEIKO\" crown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe engraving on the back remains.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe gold medallion is in good condition with no noticeable damage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough the dial has some patina, it is in overall clean condition with no noticeable scratches or dirt.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, it is not water-resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy days or hot days.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease also be careful of impacts and magnetic fields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190024417585,"sku":"000000007784-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/14_000000007784.jpg?v=1788945953","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000007784","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}