Seiko - Cronos - No reserve price - Men - 1969
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Seiko Cronos men’s wristwatch with a gold-plated case (≈35 mm) and white dial, featuring a Seikosha manual-wind movement and produced in April 1969, recently serviced with a new scratch-free crystal and a new black leather strap, in very good condition with minor signs of wear and a 3-month functionality guarantee.
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EU-based professional seller — no import taxes for EU buyers.
Get your hands on this serviced vintage Seiko Cronos hand-wound watch from April 1969, featuring a white lightly patinated dial, new scratch-free crystal, new leather strap and 3-month functionality guarantee.
Model History:
The Seiko Cronos is an important model in Seiko’s early post-war wristwatch development. First launched in 1958 by Daini Seikosha, the Cronos was designed as a thinner and more refined alternative to the Seiko Marvel, with improved movement architecture and a cleaner, more modern case profile.
The Cronos line is also historically interesting because its slim manual-wind construction helped form the technical and design foundation for later high-grade Seiko models, including early King Seiko developments from Daini Seikosha. While often understated in appearance, Cronos watches are appreciated by collectors for their elegant proportions, reliable Seikosha hand-wound movements and their role in Seiko’s transition toward more refined dress watches during the 1960s.
This example dates to April 1969 and features a clean white dial with light patina, a stainless steel case and a classic manual-wind Seikosha movement. As no reference number is clearly visible on the watch, it is listed without a specific reference attribution.
Specifications:
Brand: Seiko
Model: Cronos
Reference number: Not visible / not marked on the watch
Serial number: 944092
Year of production: April 1969
Movement: Seikosha hand-wound movement
Functions: Time only
Case material: Gold-plated / gold-tone metal, exact base material or plating specification is not marked on the watch
Case diameter: Approx. 35 mm excluding crown, approx. 37 mm including crown
Lug-to-lug: Approx. 42 mm
Lug width: 18 mm
Dial: White dial with light patina
Crystal: New, scratch-free crystal
Strap: New black leather strap
Box and papers: Not included
Condition:
The watch is in good vintage condition overall. The white dial has developed light patina, giving the watch an authentic vintage character. The Seiko Cronos logo, minute track and “Diashock” text remain clearly legible, while the applied hour markers and slim hands suit the elegant late-1960s dress-watch design very well.
The gold-tone metal case presents with visible age-related wear, including small scratches, marks and areas of colour wear around the lugs and case edges. No specific gold-plating, gold-filled or base-metal marking is visible on the watch, so the exact case material is not specified. No reference number is clearly visible on the watch, so the watch is listed without a specific reference number.
The crystal has been replaced with a new, scratch-free crystal, giving the dial a clean and clear appearance. The watch is fitted with a new black leather strap.
The Seikosha hand-wound movement has been serviced and is fully functional. The watch is sold with a 3-month functionality guarantee.
I aim to capture the condition of the watch accurately. Please make sure to review the pictures closely before bidding.
The watch has been completely serviced by a professional watchmaker and tested for full functionality. The water resistance of the watch cannot be guaranteed.
Shipping from Hungary with tracking and insurance.
If you have any questions or need support after your purchase, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for condisering this timeless piece, and happy collecting!
- SpecialTimer
EU-based professional seller — no import taxes for EU buyers.
Get your hands on this serviced vintage Seiko Cronos hand-wound watch from April 1969, featuring a white lightly patinated dial, new scratch-free crystal, new leather strap and 3-month functionality guarantee.
Model History:
The Seiko Cronos is an important model in Seiko’s early post-war wristwatch development. First launched in 1958 by Daini Seikosha, the Cronos was designed as a thinner and more refined alternative to the Seiko Marvel, with improved movement architecture and a cleaner, more modern case profile.
The Cronos line is also historically interesting because its slim manual-wind construction helped form the technical and design foundation for later high-grade Seiko models, including early King Seiko developments from Daini Seikosha. While often understated in appearance, Cronos watches are appreciated by collectors for their elegant proportions, reliable Seikosha hand-wound movements and their role in Seiko’s transition toward more refined dress watches during the 1960s.
This example dates to April 1969 and features a clean white dial with light patina, a stainless steel case and a classic manual-wind Seikosha movement. As no reference number is clearly visible on the watch, it is listed without a specific reference attribution.
Specifications:
Brand: Seiko
Model: Cronos
Reference number: Not visible / not marked on the watch
Serial number: 944092
Year of production: April 1969
Movement: Seikosha hand-wound movement
Functions: Time only
Case material: Gold-plated / gold-tone metal, exact base material or plating specification is not marked on the watch
Case diameter: Approx. 35 mm excluding crown, approx. 37 mm including crown
Lug-to-lug: Approx. 42 mm
Lug width: 18 mm
Dial: White dial with light patina
Crystal: New, scratch-free crystal
Strap: New black leather strap
Box and papers: Not included
Condition:
The watch is in good vintage condition overall. The white dial has developed light patina, giving the watch an authentic vintage character. The Seiko Cronos logo, minute track and “Diashock” text remain clearly legible, while the applied hour markers and slim hands suit the elegant late-1960s dress-watch design very well.
The gold-tone metal case presents with visible age-related wear, including small scratches, marks and areas of colour wear around the lugs and case edges. No specific gold-plating, gold-filled or base-metal marking is visible on the watch, so the exact case material is not specified. No reference number is clearly visible on the watch, so the watch is listed without a specific reference number.
The crystal has been replaced with a new, scratch-free crystal, giving the dial a clean and clear appearance. The watch is fitted with a new black leather strap.
The Seikosha hand-wound movement has been serviced and is fully functional. The watch is sold with a 3-month functionality guarantee.
I aim to capture the condition of the watch accurately. Please make sure to review the pictures closely before bidding.
The watch has been completely serviced by a professional watchmaker and tested for full functionality. The water resistance of the watch cannot be guaranteed.
Shipping from Hungary with tracking and insurance.
If you have any questions or need support after your purchase, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for condisering this timeless piece, and happy collecting!
- SpecialTimer
Details
Brand
Seiko
Gender
Men
Model
Cronos
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1960-1969
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Dial colour
White
Case material
Gold-plated
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
35 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Year
1969
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