Seiko - Crown - Ohne mindestpreis - 987527 - Herren - 1960-1969

Now available at auction from Second Vintage

This Seiko Crown represents a pivotal era in Japanese watchmaking, serving as a direct ancestor to the legendary Grand Seiko lineage. Characterized by its elegant proportions and refined dial layout, the Crown was designed to be a premium offering, emphasizing precision and classic aesthetics. This particular example stands out with its incredibly well-preserved dial and striking gold-tone accents, offering collectors a superb piece of Seiko's mid-century history that remains exceptionally wearable today.

Brand: Seiko
Model: Crown
Serial Number: 987527
Movement: Manual wind, caliber 560, 21 jewels
Dial: Silver sunburst dial with applied gold-tone indices, exceptionally clean and well-preserved
Case Size: 33 mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Production Year: 1960s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a remarkably clean dial and sharp case

Dial and Hands
The silver sunburst dial is a masterclass in mid-century understatement, catching the light beautifully to reveal a fine, radiating brushed texture. The typography is crisp, featuring the elegant cursive "Seiko Crown" logo below 12 o'clock and the distinguished "Diashock 21 jewels" script above 6 o'clock, with a subtle "JAPAN" marking at the very bottom edge. The applied gold-tone hour markers are sharply faceted, adding depth and contrast against the silver backdrop, perfectly complemented by the matching gold-tone dauphine hands. Upon close inspection, the dial presents in stunning condition, remaining remarkably clean and free of significant spotting, staining, or moisture damage, showing only the faintest signs of natural aging.

Case and Crystal
The 33mm stainless steel case features a classic, elegant profile with straight, nicely defined lugs and a smooth polished bezel. The transition between the case flanks and the lugs remains sharp, indicating careful preservation over the decades. The watch is fitted with a domed crystal that enhances the vintage aesthetic while providing a clear view of the dial. The snap-on caseback is smooth and unadorned on the exterior, showing honest, light surface scratches consistent with careful wear. The interior of the caseback reveals attractive perlage finishing, the Seiko crane logo, and the cleanly stamped serial number 987527.

Movement
Powering this timepiece is the Seikosha caliber 560 manual-winding movement, featuring 21 jewels and Seiko's Diashock anti-shock system. The movement plates and bridges clearly display the "SEIKOSHA 21 JEWELS" and caliber "560" engravings. Visually, the movement shows honest signs of age, including some tarnish and surface wear on the plates, gears, and screw heads, which is typical for a watch of this era. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. (-15 to -20 s/d).

Strap
The watch is paired with a black leather strap featuring an embossed croco-grain pattern and contrasting orange/yellow stitching. It is secured with a classic stainless steel pin buckle, providing a comfortable and stylish complement to the vintage dial.

Condition
This Seiko Crown is in excellent vintage condition. The dial is exceptionally well-preserved, standing out as a prime example of Seiko's mid-century craftsmanship. The stainless steel case retains strong lines and shows only light, age-appropriate handling marks and surface scratches. The movement is running strong, and the overall presentation of the watch is deeply appealing to collectors of early, high-quality Japanese horology.

Dimensions
Case Size: 33 mm (excluding the crown)

Remarks
This timepiece encapsulates the quiet elegance and mechanical ambition of Seiko in the 1960s. The combination of the silver sunburst dial with gold-tone hardware creates a timeless aesthetic that punches well above its weight class.

History
Introduced in 1959, the Seiko Crown was a significant step forward for the brand, designed to offer higher precision and a larger, more modern movement than its predecessor, the Marvel. The Crown's caliber 560 laid the mechanical groundwork for the very first Grand Seiko in 1960. Watches from the Crown family are highly respected by collectors for their historical importance, representing Seiko's successful transition into a manufacturer capable of competing with the finest Swiss houses in terms of accuracy and refined design.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and very securely packaged, and shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. We ship via fast express service, with typical delivery in 1–4 business days (destination dependent).
Note that with vintage watches, minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections may be present and are considered normal for watches of this age.
Please review all photos carefully before bidding. We strive to photograph each watch from multiple angles for the most accurate representation. The photos form an important part of the description.
If there are any concerns of functionality or defects after delivery, make sure to contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you.
As with all vintage watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us after the auction ends.

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SKU: SEI-CXX-0004