Seiko - Cronos - No reserve price - J14061A - Men - 1961

Now available at auction from Second Vintage

This classic vintage Seiko dress watch from 1961 features a beautifully preserved silver sunburst dial and crisp printing. An early 1960s example with exceptionally clean dial furniture and elegant proportions, it is a highly attractive timepiece.

Brand: Seiko
Model: Cronos
Reference Number: J14061A
Serial Number: 1611927
Movement: Manual winding, Seikosha 21 jewels
Dial: Silver sunburst finish with gold-tone applied indices
Case Size: 33mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Production Year: 1961
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +11+13s/day, performing remarkably well.

Dial and Hands
The dial is exceptionally clean and well-preserved, featuring a radiant silver sunburst finish. Elegant gold-tone applied indices provide a striking contrast against the silver background. These are paired with matching gold-tone dauphine hands, which display clean surfaces and only minimal oxidation, matching the dial furniture perfectly. The crisp cursive and standard printing remain sharply defined, accompanied by the distinctive four-pointed star logo positioned above six o'clock. There is no significant spotting or damage visible on the dial surface, highlighting its careful preservation.

Case and Crystal
The stainless steel case exhibits honest vintage wear, defined by its straight lugs and classic 1960s dress watch proportions. The surfaces show light scratches consistent with age and normal use over the decades. A smooth integrated bezel surrounds the dial, displaying light surface wear that matches the case perfectly. The watch is fitted with a knurled crown featuring an unsigned face. The domed acrylic crystal remains clear, with no major scratches or crazing visible. The case is completed by a double-signed caseback, marked on both the interior and exterior.

Movement
Inside the case beats a manual-winding Seikosha caliber featuring 21 jewels. The movement displays clean plates and bridges, with the going train clearly visible, and shows no significant corrosion or damage. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher records a rate of +11+13s/day.

Strap
The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring contrasting white and brown stitching, which complements the vintage character of the timepiece.

Condition
Excellent vintage condition. The dial and hands are beautifully preserved, showing no significant damage and only minimal oxidation on the hands. The stainless steel case and smooth bezel present honest vintage wear, with light surface scratches consistent with the watch's age. The domed acrylic crystal remains clear. Supported by the recorded timegrapher result of +11+13s/day, the manual-winding movement is performing very strongly.

Dimensions
The case measures 33mm in diameter, excluding the crown.

Remarks
This Seiko Cronos is a classic vintage dress watch representing early Japanese horology. The beautifully preserved silver sunburst dial, with its crisp printing and elegant gold-tone indices, provides tremendous visual charm on the wrist. Powered by a clean 21-jewel Seikosha manual-wind movement, it represents a highly attractive and well-kept example from 1961.

History
The Seiko Cronos was developed by the Kameido (Daini) factory with the specific goal of surpassing the sales and performance of the Suwa factory's highly successful Marvel line. Introduced as a refined dress watch, its movement architecture features a distinctive S-shaped balance bridge and was purposefully designed to be approximately ten percent thinner than the Seiko Marvel. This technical progression allowed for more elegant case profiles, cementing the Cronos as a significant step forward in Seiko's pursuit of precision and refined design during the early 1960s.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination.
Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
We kindly ask you to review all photos carefully before bidding. We photograph each watch from multiple angles to provide the most accurate representation possible, and the photos form an important part of the description.
The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use.
If you have any concerns regarding functionality or defects after delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving the watch so we can assist you.
As with all used 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-CJJ-0008