{"product_id":"000000008362","title":"[Rare] King Seiko Chronometer 49999, earliest cursive logo, lion medallion, manual wind, serviced, manufactured in 1963 (Showa 38).","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThis is a rare, earliest-production model of the King Seiko second generation with chronometer specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:5px 10px;\"\u003eThe second generation of King Seiko began production in 1964.\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong them, the chronometer specification is a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003erare model, as it was manufactured for only a short period of about two years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe second generation added a second-hand stop function (hacking function) which was not present in the first generation.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe case back was changed from a press-fit snap-back to a screw-back, improving practicality.\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditionally, the durability was increased by designing the case lugs to be thicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThis particular piece is an early model, with \"Chronometer\" written in script on the 12 o'clock side of the dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 6 o'clock side features the \u003cstrong\u003eAD dial\u003c\/strong\u003e (appliqué dial) mark.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hour and minute hands and the indices are multi-faceted with a mirror finish, giving them an elegant shine and a strong presence.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire dial has aged slightly, and this attractive patina is part of the charm of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe case back is adorned with a gold \"Lion Medallion,\"\u003c\/span\u003e which adds a sense of specialness.\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlike other King Seikos, it features a \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eunique design with a bulbous tip on the second hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original crown features the W SEIKO logo.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 5.5mm in diameter, it is easy to grip with your fingers and operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOperation Method\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual Winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate clockwise in the normal crown position\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to pull the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Push a fingernail into the gap between the case and the crown and lever it outwards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003ePlease remove the watch from your wrist before operating it.\u003cbr\u003e\nOperating it gently will reduce the burden on the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull the crown and rotate counter-clockwise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe second hand \u003cstrong\u003ewill stop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eoverhauled and the exterior has been refinished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe leather strap has been replaced with a brand new genuine one,\u003c\/span\u003e so you can use it with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the movement of the early 44KS model, it is equipped with a \"sickle-shaped\" hacking lever, and the hacking function operates normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe crown is the original with the \"W SEIKO\" engraving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are some scratches and stains on the side of the crown, but the edges show no wear and it remains easy to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medallion on the case back is clean with no noticeable scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to its age, it is not waterproof.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy or hot days.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease also be careful of impacts and magnetism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190312644913,"sku":"000000008362-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/1_000000008362.jpg?v=1788947255","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008362","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}