Title SEIKO Cronos Diashock 21 Jewels Hand-Winding Watch Introduction This vintage SEIKO Cronos presents a round case with a gold-tone finish, paired with a silver dial featuring applied gold-tone hour markers and matching dauphine-style hands. The dial is signed "Seiko Cronos" and "Diashock 21 Jewels," reflecting the design conventions typical of mid-century dress watches. The piece is fitted with a newly replaced black leather strap, which is not an original SEIKO component. Overall, the watch offers a balanced, classic appearance consistent with Japanese dress watches of its era. Historical & Collector Value The Cronos line represents one of SEIKO's model families from the postwar period, when the company was expanding its range of mechanical watches for both domestic and export markets. The use of a 21-jewel hand-winding movement with Diashock shock protection illustrates the technical standards applied to mid-range mechanical watches of the time. Watches of this type demonstrate the design philosophy prevalent in the era, emphasizing clean dial layouts and simple, legible time displays. Specifications – Brand: SEIKO – Model: Cronos – Movement: Hand-winding, 21 jewels – Case Size: 32mm – Dial: Silver, with applied gold-tone markers and hands – Bracelet or Strap: Black leather strap (newly replaced, non-original) Condition The watch has been graded "Good" by the seller, indicating moderate wear consistent with a pre-owned vintage piece. The case shows light wear consistent with age, and the dial remains relatively clean for a watch of its period, though minor marks may be present. The crystal shows light wear typical of a vintage timepiece. As a pre-owned vintage watch, it shows signs of age and use consistent with its era. The leather strap has been newly replaced. The watch has been tested and is currently in working condition. Please refer to the photographs for further details. Important Notes This is a vintage watch. Minor signs of age and use should be expected. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Shipping & Customs The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking from Japan. Since the item will be shipped from Japan, customs duties may apply upon arrival. For more details, please refer to the following link: https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/fees/do-i-have-to-pay-customs-fees Management Number: A0720