{"product_id":"000000008619","title":"Seiko Crown Special 14K Gold Filled J14100E SD Dial Cal.341 Manual Winding O\/H Serviced, Manufactured in 1963 (Showa 38)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003eSeiko Crown Special 14K gold-filled 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 after a minor change to the Grand Seiko First Model\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the time, the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Seiko First\u003c\/strong\u003e cost 25,000 yen, and the \u003cstrong\u003eCrown Special gold-filled\u003c\/strong\u003e cost 10,000 yen.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough 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 dial features a vertical hairline finish, which creates beautiful shadows depending on the angle of the light.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a high-grade specification called the \"\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eSD dial,\" where the indexes (hour markers) are made of solid 18K or 14K gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sun-like mark at the 6 o'clock position indicates an SD dial, and the \u003cb\u003esharp brilliance emanating from the index material itself\u003c\/b\u003e remains vibrant even after half a century.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hands are powerful dauphine hands, giving it a distinctive presence characteristic of Japanese antique watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case and case back are 14K gold-filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement installed is the \u003cstrong\u003eCal.341\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompared to the Grand Seiko First, the movement's finish and the type of regulator differ, but \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eit is also equipped with a hacking (seconds regulation) 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\u003eWe highly recommend this watch to anyone looking for an elegant and dignified antique timepiece.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal has some faint scuffs, but time readability is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estrap has been replaced with a new genuine Seiko crocodile leather strap (side croc)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. We have chosen dark brown to match the texture of the gold-filled case, so you can enjoy using it comfortably from the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown features the \u003cb\u003e\"S-mark genuine crown,\"\u003c\/b\u003e a symbol of luxury watches of that era. Despite being a part that is prone to wear, the engraving is still clear and in excellent condition. With a diameter of 4.6mm, it has a good grip, allowing for smooth daily hand-winding without stress. Enjoy the elegant side profile characteristic of Seiko from the early 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the dial has undergone \u003cb style=\"background-color: transparent;\"\u003ebeautiful aging into a unique copper color\u003c\/b\u003e. It has transformed into a rich color unique to vintage watches, and the contrast with the solid gold indexes creates a wonderful sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eAs this is an old watch, it is not waterproof.\u003c\/span\u003e It is strictly prohibited to use it in environments with a lot of moisture (on rainy days, when washing your face, or wearing it on hot days when you sweat).\u003cbr\u003e\nAs it is a precision instrument, please be careful of drops and strong impacts.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, please keep it away from strong magnetic fields such as smartphones, PCs, and magnets on bag clasps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190452728113,"sku":"000000008619-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/6_000000008619.jpg?v=1788948321","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008619","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}