Seiko - Precision - 1960-1969

Introduction

This auction presents a vintage Seiko Precision mechanical pocket watch with a Japanese National Railways Kansai-related case back marking.

The dial is signed “SEIKO Precision 15 Jewels” and features a highly legible white dial, large Arabic numerals, blued-style hands, a small seconds sub-dial, and the “SECOND SETTING DIAFLEX” marking. The case back is engraved with Japanese characters including “国鉄関西” and “昭39”, indicating a connection with the Kansai area of Japanese National Railways and the year Showa 39, corresponding to 1964.

This is an attractive collectible piece for enthusiasts of Japanese railway watches, Seiko pocket watches, and historical Japanese timepieces.

Historical / Era context

Seiko and Seikosha produced pocket watches that were used in Japan for railway and professional timekeeping purposes. These watches were valued for their clear dial layouts, reliable mechanical movements, and practical second-setting functions.

The “国鉄関西” marking on the case back suggests a connection with Japanese National Railways in the Kansai region. The “昭39” marking indicates Showa 39, which corresponds to 1964. Because this watch carries both railway-related markings and a Seiko Precision 15-jewel mechanical movement, it has strong historical appeal as a Japanese railway-related collectible.

Condition

The watch is in working condition at the time of listing.

Case: The steel-tone metal case shows visible signs of age and use, including surface scratches, small marks, discoloration, plating wear and age-related patina. The case back has Japanese railway-related engravings. Please check the photographs carefully for the detailed condition.

Dial: The white dial shows age-related marks, light stains and small signs of wear. The Seiko logo, Arabic numerals, blued-style hands and small seconds sub-dial remain clearly visible.

Crystal: The crystal shows surface scratches and age-related wear, but the dial remains readable.

Movement: Manual winding mechanical movement signed “Seikosha”, 15 jewels. The watch is currently running. Long-term accuracy has not been tested, so adjustment or servicing may be required in the future, as with any vintage mechanical timepiece.

Case back markings: The case back is engraved with Japanese markings including “昭39”, “3601” and “国鉄関西”. The inside case back also has handwritten-style markings and a serial number.

Accessories: No original box or papers are included.

Specifications

Brand: Seiko / Seikosha
Model: Seiko Precision
Movement: Manual winding mechanical movement
Jewels: 15 Jewels
Case material: Steel-tone metal case
Case diameter: Approximately 50 mm
Total length including crown and bow: Approximately 62.8 mm
Total length including bow: Approximately 71.0 mm
Weight: Approximately 100 g
Dial color: White
Case back marking: Showa 39 / 1964, Japanese National Railways Kansai marking
Period: 1960s
Estimated year: 1964
In working order: Yes
Accessories: None

Closing note

This Seiko Precision pocket watch is a historically interesting Japanese railway-related timepiece with a Seikosha 15-jewel manual winding movement and Japanese National Railways Kansai markings. Its large, legible dial and strong provenance-style engravings make it a desirable piece for collectors of Japanese horology and railway watches.

As with all vintage timepieces, please carefully examine the provided high-resolution photographs to satisfy yourself with the condition before placing your bid. The watch is sold as a vintage collectible item, and long-term accuracy, water resistance, and future maintenance are not guaranteed.

The item will be packed securely and shipped with tracking.