Seiko - Champion - No reserve price - 15025DE - Men - 1950-1959

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This Seiko Champion wristwatch, reference 15025DE, dates from 1950–1959 and has a hand-wound movement, a gold-plated case and a silver-coloured dial.

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Seiko Champion – Diashock 17 Jewels – Vintage Japanese Dress Watch – Approx. 1960s

An elegant vintage Seiko Champion men's wristwatch, manufactured in Japan and believed to date from the 1960s. The Seiko Champion collection represents an interesting chapter in the history of Japanese watchmaking, combining reliable mechanical movements with refined and timeless designs.

This classic dress watch features a beautifully proportioned gold-tone case, a distinctive silver-coloured dial and an elegant, understated appearance. Its slim profile and traditional styling make it an attractive timepiece for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage Seiko watches.

The watch features a beautiful two-tone silver dial with a circular brushed finish, creating an attractive sunburst effect that catches the light from different angles. Applied gold-tone baton hour markers and slender gold-tone hands complement the dial, while the central seconds hand adds to its classic appearance.

The Seiko Champion signature is elegantly printed in cursive script, accompanied by the inscription "Diashock 17 Jewels", referring to Seiko's shock-protection system and the 17-jewel mechanical movement.

The polished gold-tone case features beautifully shaped angular lugs and a classic round profile. The domed crystal enhances the watch's authentic vintage character.

The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring a crocodile-style pattern and matching stitching, creating a stylish contrast with the gold-tone case and silver dial.
Specifications:

Brand: Seiko

Model: Champion – Vintage Dress Watch

Movement: Japanese mechanical movement, 17 jewels

Shock protection: Seiko Diashock

Production period: Approximately 1960s

Case: Gold-tone metal case

Case diameter: 36 mm (excluding crown)

Lug-to-lug: 42 mm

Case thickness: 9 mm

Lug width: 19 mm

Dial: Two-tone silver with circular brushed finish and applied gold-tone baton hour markers

Hands: Gold-tone hour and minute hands with central seconds hand

Crystal: Domed watch crystal

Strap: Black leather strap with crocodile-style pattern (not original Seiko)

Clasp: Pin buckle

Functions: Hours, minutes and central seconds

Origin: Japan

Condition:

The watch is in attractive vintage condition, showing signs of age and wear consistent with its age.

The gold-tone case displays light scratches and surface wear, particularly around the bezel and lugs, but retains its elegant appearance.

The two-tone silver dial remains visually attractive, with natural patina, minor spotting and some visible imperfections consistent with its age. The circular brushed finish remains clearly visible and creates an attractive play of light across the dial.

The applied gold-tone hour markers and hands are well preserved and complement the overall vintage appearance.

The domed crystal shows signs of use, including some fine surface scratches.

The black leather strap is a replacement and features a classic crocodile-style pattern, complementing the watch's elegant design.

The watch is fitted with a mechanical movement featuring Seiko's Diashock shock-protection system and 17 jewels, as indicated on the dial. The movement and its service history have not been independently verified.

No guarantees are given regarding water resistance, as the watch has not been tested for waterproofness.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and provide a clear impression of the condition and appearance of this charming vintage Seiko timepiece.
Shipping:

The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped via registered and insured delivery.

Seiko Champion – Diashock 17 Jewels – Vintage Japanese Dress Watch – Approx. 1960s

An elegant vintage Seiko Champion men's wristwatch, manufactured in Japan and believed to date from the 1960s. The Seiko Champion collection represents an interesting chapter in the history of Japanese watchmaking, combining reliable mechanical movements with refined and timeless designs.

This classic dress watch features a beautifully proportioned gold-tone case, a distinctive silver-coloured dial and an elegant, understated appearance. Its slim profile and traditional styling make it an attractive timepiece for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage Seiko watches.

The watch features a beautiful two-tone silver dial with a circular brushed finish, creating an attractive sunburst effect that catches the light from different angles. Applied gold-tone baton hour markers and slender gold-tone hands complement the dial, while the central seconds hand adds to its classic appearance.

The Seiko Champion signature is elegantly printed in cursive script, accompanied by the inscription "Diashock 17 Jewels", referring to Seiko's shock-protection system and the 17-jewel mechanical movement.

The polished gold-tone case features beautifully shaped angular lugs and a classic round profile. The domed crystal enhances the watch's authentic vintage character.

The watch is fitted with a black leather strap featuring a crocodile-style pattern and matching stitching, creating a stylish contrast with the gold-tone case and silver dial.
Specifications:

Brand: Seiko

Model: Champion – Vintage Dress Watch

Movement: Japanese mechanical movement, 17 jewels

Shock protection: Seiko Diashock

Production period: Approximately 1960s

Case: Gold-tone metal case

Case diameter: 36 mm (excluding crown)

Lug-to-lug: 42 mm

Case thickness: 9 mm

Lug width: 19 mm

Dial: Two-tone silver with circular brushed finish and applied gold-tone baton hour markers

Hands: Gold-tone hour and minute hands with central seconds hand

Crystal: Domed watch crystal

Strap: Black leather strap with crocodile-style pattern (not original Seiko)

Clasp: Pin buckle

Functions: Hours, minutes and central seconds

Origin: Japan

Condition:

The watch is in attractive vintage condition, showing signs of age and wear consistent with its age.

The gold-tone case displays light scratches and surface wear, particularly around the bezel and lugs, but retains its elegant appearance.

The two-tone silver dial remains visually attractive, with natural patina, minor spotting and some visible imperfections consistent with its age. The circular brushed finish remains clearly visible and creates an attractive play of light across the dial.

The applied gold-tone hour markers and hands are well preserved and complement the overall vintage appearance.

The domed crystal shows signs of use, including some fine surface scratches.

The black leather strap is a replacement and features a classic crocodile-style pattern, complementing the watch's elegant design.

The watch is fitted with a mechanical movement featuring Seiko's Diashock shock-protection system and 17 jewels, as indicated on the dial. The movement and its service history have not been independently verified.

No guarantees are given regarding water resistance, as the watch has not been tested for waterproofness.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and provide a clear impression of the condition and appearance of this charming vintage Seiko timepiece.
Shipping:

The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped via registered and insured delivery.

Details

Brand
Seiko
Gender
Men
Model
Champion
Reference number
15025DE
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1950-1959
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Dial colour
Silver
Case material
Gold-plated
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
36 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
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