Seiko - Cronos - Ei pohjahintaa - J14021 - Miehet - 1960

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Klassinen varhainen 1960-luvun Seiko-nauhanuoruuden pukukello, jonka taulu on kauniisti säilynyt. Tämä Cronos korostaa aikakaudelle ominaista tyylikästä käsialatekstiä ja teräviä dauphine-käsiä, jotka ovat suojattuna lämpimässä 14K kultahäkkikotelossa.

Brand: Seiko
Model: Cronos
Reference Number: J14021
Serial Number: 0813313
Movement: Manual wind, 21 jewels
Dial: Silver sunburst with applied gold-tone indices
Case Size: 35mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: 14K Gold Filled / Stainless Steel Back
Production Year: 1960
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Timegrapher: +19+21s/day, running strong and steady.

Dial and Hands
The silver sunburst dial is beautifully preserved, displaying clean script printing with no visible print loss and no significant spotting or staining. Applied gold-tone indices provide a sharp contrast against the silver finish. The matching gold-tone dauphine hands remain remarkably sharp, presenting a clean surface with no visible oxidation.

Case and Crystal
The case features a 14K gold-filled front paired with a stainless steel snap-on caseback. An integrated smooth bezel frames the dial, showing light surface wear consistent with the rest of the case. The watch displays honest wear throughout, with light scratches visible on the lugs, particularly noticeable on the lower left lug. A simple domed gold-tone crown completes the profile. The domed acrylic crystal remains clear, with no major scratches or crazing visible.

Movement
Inside sits a clean Seikosha manual wind movement. The plates and screws appear well-preserved, showing no visible corrosion or oxidation, and the caliber is cleanly engraved with "SEIKOSHA" and "21 JEWELS". Performing well within expected vintage tolerances; running strong and steady.

Strap
Fitted with a dark brown leather strap featuring contrast stitching and showing light wear.

Condition
Excellent vintage condition. The dial and hands remain exceptionally clean, maintaining their sharp visual character. The gold-filled case and integrated bezel exhibit honest wear, including light scratches on the lugs, most notably on the lower left lug. The movement is clean and running well.

Dimensions
The case measures 35mm (excluding the crown).

Remarks
This Cronos is an appealing example of mid-century Japanese watchmaking. The combination of a highly preserved silver sunburst dial, sharp dauphine hands, and a clean Seikosha movement provides an excellent opportunity for collectors of classic dress watches.

History
Introduced in the late 1950s, the Seiko Cronos was designed as a slim, accurate manual wind dress watch. Produced at the Suwa Seikosha factory, the Cronos line was a significant step forward in Seiko's pursuit of precision and elegant case design during the mid-century period. These models laid important groundwork for the brand's premium lines in the following decade, offering highly capable mechanical performance in a refined profile.

Payment and Shipping
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SKU: SEI-CXX-0010