{"product_id":"000000008434","title":"Seiko Crown Special Gold-Plated J14100 Cal.341 23 Jewels Manual Wind, Serviced, Manufactured in 1963 (Showa 38)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003e14K gold-filled Seiko Crown Special model\u003c\/b\u003e manufactured in 1963.\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 model released as a minor update to the first-generation Grand Seiko\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 (with stainless steel case back)\u003c\/strong\u003e was 8,900 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 radial finish, which creates beautiful shadows depending on the angle of the light.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hands are powerful, bold dauphine hands that provide a strong presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is 14K gold-filled, with a stainless steel case back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is powered by the \u003cstrong\u003eCal. 341\u003c\/strong\u003e movement.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the movement finish and type of regulator differ from those of the Grand Seiko First, \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eit is also equipped with a hacking (seconds-hand stop) 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\u003eHighly recommended for those looking for an elegant antique watch.\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 has been polished\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crystal has some minor scratches and linear marks that could not be removed through polishing, but the dial remains clearly visible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe strap has been replaced with a new (genuine) cowhide 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 the 'S' mark.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown operates smoothly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial shows signs of aging\/patina.\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 avoid impacts and magnetic fields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190331650353,"sku":"000000008434-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/2_000000008434.jpg?v=1788947404","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008434","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}