{"product_id":"000000008236","title":"Seiko Crown Special Gold-Filled J15020 Cal.341 23 Jewels Manual-Winding, Serviced, Manufactured in 1964 (Showa 39) Seiko","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1964 \u003cb\u003eSeiko Crown Special 14K gold-filled model\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:5px 10px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCrown Special\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ehigh-end timepiece released as a minor update to the first Grand Seiko model\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the time, the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Seiko First\u003c\/strong\u003e was priced at 25,000 yen, while the \u003cstrong\u003egold-filled Crown Special\u003c\/strong\u003e was 10,000 yen.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough there are differences in design and movement specifications, it can be considered a model with an excellent balance between product grade and retail price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial features a vertical hairline finish, which creates beautiful shadows depending on the angle of the light.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features bold dauphine hands that provide a strong presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is 14K gold-filled with a diameter of 36.6mm, which was considered slightly large for that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 equipped with a hacking (stop-second) 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\u003eRecommended for those looking for an elegant antique watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoverhauled and polished by our shop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crystal has some light scratches and fine lines that could not be polished out, but dial visibility remains good.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe strap has been replaced with a new (genuine) leather strap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, so you can wear it with comfort.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown does not have an 'S' mark, and shows no signs of wear or plating loss.\u003cbr\u003e\nCrown operation is smooth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial shows some aging, small stains, and light scratches.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, this watch is not waterproof.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, please be careful to protect it from shocks and magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190254743857,"sku":"000000008236-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/1_000000008236.jpg?v=1788946929","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008236","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}