{"product_id":"000000008019","title":"Seiko Crown Special 18K Solid Gold Ref. 70198 Cal. 341 23 Jewels Hand-wound Overhauled, Made in 1964","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an \u003cb\u003e18k solid gold model of the Seiko Crown Special\u003c\/b\u003e from 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:5px 10px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCrown Special\u003c\/strong\u003e was a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ehigh-end watch released as a minor revision of the Grand Seiko First model\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the time, the price of the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Seiko First\u003c\/strong\u003e was 25,000 yen, and the \u003cstrong\u003egold-filled Crown Special\u003c\/strong\u003e was 10,000 yen.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile there are differences in design and movement specifications, it can be said to be a model with an excellent balance between product grade and sales price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRef. 70198\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very rare model among the Crown Specials, featuring an \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e18k solid gold case\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial has a radial finish, creating a beautiful luster depending on the angle of the light.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hands are\u003cem\u003e powerful dauphine hands\u003c\/em\u003e, giving it a strong presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eCal. 341\u003c\/strong\u003e movement.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompared to the Grand Seiko First, the movement finish and type of regulator differ, but it \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eis also equipped with a hacking function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca data-lightbox=\"product1\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/crownsp.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/crownsp.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"card-text\"\u003eCrown Special\u003cbr\u003e\nCal. 341\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca data-lightbox=\"product1\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/grandseiko.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"card-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/grandseiko.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"card-text\"\u003eGrand Seiko\u003cbr\u003e\nCal. 3180\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt comes with a genuine S-mark crown and a gold-plated SEIKO buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a charming piece with a beautiful case design and the luxury of solid gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoverhauled and the exterior polished\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by our store.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ecrystal has been replaced with a new (matching) one\u003c\/span\u003e, providing excellent dial visibility.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estrap has been replaced with a new genuine crocodile leather one\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, ensuring comfortable wear.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe buckle is SEIKO, with a gold-plated finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSolid gold is less durable than stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe recommend not tightening the strap too much to avoid putting stress on the lugs when wearing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown is original, with some wear, but the S-mark is still visible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial has small blemishes, but it is relatively clean considering its manufacturing year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to its \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003evintage age, it is not water-resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, be careful of impacts and magnetic fields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190132945201,"sku":"000000008019-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/17_000000008019.jpg?v=1788946497","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008019","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}