{"product_id":"000000008319","title":"Grand Seiko Second Model 18K Solid Gold 5722-9000 Manual-Wind, Serviced, Manufactured in 1964 (Showa 39)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the second model of the top-tier domestic Grand Seiko (57GS), and is a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ehighly rare 18k solid gold model\u003c\/span\u003e.\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.\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 features a screw-down \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003escrew-back case\u003c\/span\u003e design, achieving \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e50m water resistance\u003c\/span\u003e (at the time of manufacture).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lugs were designed to be thicker, improving durability and providing a strong presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece was made in 1964, and the dial is the \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eearly-type with the Chronometer notation\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe golden case of the second model with a Chronometer dial is exclusive to the early-type solid gold 5722-9000, making it exceptionally special.\u003cbr\u003e\n(The cap-gold 5722-9010 did not begin production until 1966, so none of them have dials with Chronometer notation.)\u003cbr\u003e\nThe mirror-finished, multi-faceted hour and minute hands and indices emit an elegant glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is the \u003cstrong\u003eCal.5722B\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has passed the \u003cstrong\u003eGS standard\u003c\/strong\u003e (Seiko's own performance standard).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a special piece that combines rarity with a beautiful appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to operate the Cal.5722B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate clockwise while the crown is in the normal position.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out to the second click and rotate counter-clockwise.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate quick-set\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown out to the first click and rotate counter-clockwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003ePerforming the quick-set operation while the watch indicates a time between 9:00 PM and 3:00 AM may cause damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe recommend setting the time to around 6:00 before performing the quick-set operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe crown and crystal have been replaced with new original parts\u003c\/span\u003e, and the watch is in clean condition with no noticeable scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather strap has been replaced with a brand new original, so you can wear it with comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial has some small stains and light scuffs, but is relatively clean for its age.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case has minor scratches and pin-point marks.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lugs show some wear (due to the use of a third-party bracelet).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case back has faint marks from a third-party engraving. (Please refer to the 4th image.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, this watch is not water-resistant.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, please be careful of shocks and magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190296949041,"sku":"000000008319-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/1_000000008319.jpg?v=1788947174","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008319","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}