Introduction Offered here is a Seiko Cronos Special from the early 1960s—a slim, elegant dress watch that represents Seiko’s rapid rise in precision and finishing just before the brand’s flagship era. The silver sunburst dial with applied markers and the warm gold tone case create a clean, understated look that wears beautifully on the wrist. Historical & Collector Value The Cronos Special is highly regarded among collectors as a premium line from Seiko’s important pre-Grand Seiko period. This example is particularly desirable for its rarity: it is known as a model produced for only about one year at Kameido Seikosha in the early 1960s. In addition, it features an “AD dial”, a detail sought after by enthusiasts for its period correctness and distinctive vintage character. For collectors of early Seiko, this is the kind of reference that is becoming harder to source in honest, wearable condition. Specifications Brand: Seiko Model: Cronos Special (AD dial) Era: Early 1960s Movement: Mechanical (manual-wind), Diashock, 23 jewels Case material: Gold-filled (80 microns) (engraved on caseback) Dial: Silver sunburst, applied indices Case size: 36 mm (excluding crown) Thickness: 9.7 mm Lug width: 17.8 mm Bracelet / strap: Gold-tone mesh bracelet Bracelet width: 17.4 mm Wrist size: Approx. 18.5 cm Weight: 61 g Caseback marking / serial (visible): 15039 Accessories: Watch only (no box/papers unless shown in photos) Condition Running condition: The watch is currently running and functioning. Crystal: There is a small hairline crack on the crystal. It is not very noticeable, but it is present and disclosed for transparency. Cosmetics: Typical vintage wear such as light scratches and age-related marks may be present on the case and bracelet. Please review the photos carefully as they form part of the description. Note: Water resistance is not guaranteed for vintage watches. Service History All functions tested and confirmed working. Serviced / overhauled (OH): unknown. The watch is offered in working condition, but service history is not documented, so a future service may be recommended depending on the buyer’s standards and intended use. Shipping & Customs The watch will be packed carefully and shipped with tracking (and insurance where available). International buyers: Import duties, VAT, and any customs-related charges are the buyer’s responsibility. IMPORTANT – Customs & Import Taxes If customs duties / VAT are not paid by the buyer, the parcel cannot be delivered and will be returned. In such cases, the sale will not be refunded. Please make sure to pay all customs charges promptly.