Seiko Crown J17001 Pocket Watch
Introduction
In 1959, Seiko introduced the Crown, a watch based on the Marvel but with greater precision.
The Crown was found to be superior to the Marvel in watch competitions.
In 1960, Seiko applied all its precision parts techniques, assembly techniques, and adjustment techniques to create a watch based on the Crown, but with even greater precision.
The First-Generation Grand Seiko was born.
The Watch
Production Date: February 1960
Winding: Manual
Components:
Dial: Rare guilloche dial with a geometric pattern in mint condition.
Hands: Mint condition.
Crystal: Original mint condition.
Case: Gold plated case, close to mint with just a few hairlines.
Movement Details:
Movement: Seikosha 560
Crystal: Original acrylic
Strap: -
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds/day (final adjustment before delivery)
Size: 39.5mm
Power Reserve: 40 hours
Introduction
In 1959, Seiko introduced the Crown, a watch based on the Marvel but with greater precision.
The Crown was found to be superior to the Marvel in watch competitions.
In 1960, Seiko applied all its precision parts techniques, assembly techniques, and adjustment techniques to create a watch based on the Crown, but with even greater precision.
The First-Generation Grand Seiko was born.
The Watch
Production Date: February 1960
Winding: Manual
Components:
Dial: Rare guilloche dial with a geometric pattern in mint condition.
Hands: Mint condition.
Crystal: Original mint condition.
Case: Gold plated case, close to mint with just a few hairlines.
Movement Details:
Movement: Seikosha 560
Crystal: Original acrylic
Strap: -
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds/day (final adjustment before delivery)
Size: 39.5mm
Power Reserve: 40 hours
Introduction
In 1959, Seiko introduced the Crown, a watch based on the Marvel but with greater precision.
The Crown was found to be superior to the Marvel in watch competitions.
In 1960, Seiko applied all its precision parts techniques, assembly techniques, and adjustment techniques to create a watch based on the Crown, but with even greater precision.
The First-Generation Grand Seiko was born.
The Watch
Production Date: February 1960
Winding: Manual
Components:
Dial: Rare guilloche dial with a geometric pattern in mint condition.
Hands: Mint condition.
Crystal: Original mint condition.
Case: Gold plated case, close to mint with just a few hairlines.
Movement Details:
Movement: Seikosha 560
Crystal: Original acrylic
Strap: -
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds/day (final adjustment before delivery)
Size: 39.5mm
Power Reserve: 40 hours