1959s Vintage Seiko CRONOS 14K Gold Filled Model 14036 Manual Winding Mechanical Watch, Classic Japanese Craftsmanship Elegant & Collectible, working condition Presenting a rare Seiko CRONOS Model 14036, a finely crafted vintage timepiece from Seiko’s early mechanical era, this model is housed in a 14K Gold-Filled case with refined faceted lugs (33 mm diameter without crown × 41 mm lug-to-lug). This dress watch exemplifies timeless style and precision. The case back is engraved with Product No: N911769. This Model 14036 typically houses a manual-winding caliber from Seiko’s early 1950–60s series. These were often variants of the 52 or 54 series hand-wound movements, with a central second hand and robust reliability suited to daily wear. Power Reserve: ~40 hours (estimated on 54-series calibers) Movement Features: Simple, reliable gear train/Central seconds/Robust barrel and escapement tuned for long life As Seiko “CRONOS” Tradition, it was introduced in 1958, the Seiko CRONOS line marked one of Seiko’s first mature mechanical wristwatch families. Developed by Seikosha (the watchmaking branch of Seiko), Cronos watches sought a balance between refined design and mechanical excellence, with movements praised for slim profiles and dependable performance. The design language of Cronos shows the slender cases, subtle dials, and precise hand finishing which influenced later high-end Seiko models, and the movement architecture contributed to the evolution of calibers that eventually powered King Seiko and informed the Grand Seiko series. How It Compares: Sportsmatic vs Lord Matic Sportsmatic (1960s) Movement: Automatic with day/date variants Positioning: Reliable daily wearer positioned above entry-level “Seiko 5” but below high-end lines. Known for introducing automatic winding to mainstream Seiko watches, plus user-friendly date capabilities. Compared to Cronos:Cronos is hand-wound and more dress-oriented; Sportsmatic adds convenience of automatic winding and practical calendar features. Lord Matic (Late 1960s – 1970s) Movement: Advanced automatic calibers — often 56 series (e.g., Cal.5606) with day/date and fast-set functions.Positioning: Mid-to-high tier automatic line, just below King Seiko and Grand Seiko. Compared to Cronos:Lord Matic movements are automatic with higher jewel counts and date/day features, often more refined and precision-oriented. Cronos is an earlier, purely manual watch with classic dress appeal and slimmer case profile. Summary for Buyers: The Seiko CRONOS 14K Gold Filled Model 14036 stands out as a collectible vintage dress watch that exemplifies Seiko’s early mastery of mechanical timekeeping. With its gold-filled case and refined movement roots , a precursor to Seiko’s later high-end calibers, it’s perfect for enthusiasts who appreciate horological history and classic design. ■ Brand: Seiko CRONOS series ■ Model Number:14036 ■ Product Number: N911769 Manufactured January 1959: Seiko serial numbers are six digits long, with the first two digits indicating the year and month of manufacture. The first number（9）indicates the nineth year of the 1950s, meaning the watch was manufactured in 1959. The next letter （1） is the month code. For Seiko,1-9 represents January through September, O = October, N = November, and D = December. → "N" is November. Therefore, this watch was manufactured in January 1959. ■ Technical features of the 14036 movement: Seiko “CRONOS” Tradition, it was introduced in 1958, • Details of Movement: Seiko caliber 560(14036) is not an automatic, but hand winding only Production started around 1958. This movement is part of Seiko’s hand-winding caliber family developed in the late 1950s–1960s, designed to be robust, easy to service, and stable in timekeeping. It does not have hacking (stop-seconds) nor calendar functions, focusing on simple three-hand timekeeping. • Day / date: no • Hacking: no • Rate:Cal.560 beats at 18,000 vibrations per hour (vph), which is equivalent to 2.5 Hz (5 ticks per second), typical of many mid-20th-century manual movements. • Size /Diameter (size): approximately 27.6 mm in diameter. • Number of jewels:21 • Power Reserve: ~40 hours (estimated on 54-series calibers) • Development division: Suwa (Nagano Prefecture, Japan) ■Materials: • Case Material: 14K Gold Filled • Case Size:33mm excluding crown X 41mm including case lug Thickness: 9mm • Dial Display: Matt sunburst rich silver color dial face with distinctive gold color classic minimalist dauphine bar indexes and three hands display, analogue • Case Back: S Steel Inscription of SGP (Seiko Gold Plated) BACK • Total Weight:43.2gms • Crystal: Plastic • Water-resistant: Water resistance for everyday life water dishing/showering but don't expect too much from it: Even if it was labeled "Wate-resistant" at the time, it doesn't meet modern water-resistant standards. Avoid using it around water. • Diashock: Seiko's unique shock-resistant device that protects the balance wheel from shocks, dramatically improving the accuracy and durability of watches. It is one of Seiko's core technologies, first introduced in Marvel in 1956 and still used in current models such as Presage. • Band: St. Steel gold color Elastic band with 16cm wrist circumference length when relaxed and 23cm maximum when stretched measured by tape ■Condition: There are very few scratches on the case, case back, band and the Crystal Domed Acrylic not visible to the naked eyes. Scars/scratches are in fact proof of real true antique vintage, as they cannot be avoided occurring after long term usage of more than half century. The watch is in good condition overall since it still does work precisely, but very careful handling, when set the time by manual winding, is required due to real vintage watch. During December 16th to 25th the watch had been tested, the time accuracy is less than 30 seconds in 24 hours. Power reserve average is over 24 hours as against over 40hours when it is new. After 60 years’ usage this model is still comparatively well in order. So, the watch is in good condition overall, but very careful handling is required due to real vintage watch. The watch needs to be manually wound daily at your convenience to keep more accurate time. It was functioning normally at the time of listing, so it should continue to function without any issues. Please be sure you are satisfied with the condition before bidding, so please check the photos and product description and ask any questions you may have (please note, however, that we may not be able to answer questions close to the end of the auction)