Here is a fabulous, all original Grand Seiko Chronometer from 1964. The silver sunburst dial is in very fine condition, with a steel Seiko logo and faceted steel bar hour markers, double at 12 o’clock. There are a few small marks around the dial, such as to the right of the word “jewels” and at around the 12 o’clock hour marker. The faceted dauphine hands are in fine condition with some marks visible upon close inspection and some discoloration on the hour hand. When the crown is pulled out to set time, the hack stops the seconds hand for more accurate time setting. The steel framed window at 3 o’clock displays the quick-set date. The quick-set function should only be used with the hands at the bottom half of the dial.
The stainless steel bezel is in fine condition with a few marks throughout. The stainless case with long, heavy lugs and the original crown is in fine condition with light overall war both at the lugs and on the case sides. The case back is in fine condition, the gold GS “Lion” medallion showing some marks and with a few scratches around the notches in the rim.
The watch comes on an after market leather strap and buckle of good quality.
Inside the watch, Seiko’s high grade 430 movement beats strongly and accurately to within about +-8 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in October 2022 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.
This early GS look fabulous on the wrist, with its faceted flats and simplistic elegance. It is a watch for any occasion and also one that will add to any vintage collection.
Our watches are delivered in a luxury wooden watch box, fully serviced with a 12 month warranty that covers the mechanical functioning of the watch under normal use. We offer 14 days full return rights and are very proud of our reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction.
NB! Note that we are based in Switzerland and that the buyer is responsible for any import fees their country may impose on a purchase from abroad. Ask us if you have any questions.
Basic info
Brand Seiko
Model Grand Seiko
Reference number 43999
Code VWS-1896
Movement Manual Winding
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Leather
Year 1964
Condition Very good (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Scope of delivery No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Switzerland, Lonay
Caliber
Movement Manual winding
Movement/Caliber Seiko 430
Power reserve 40 h
Number of jewels 35
Frequency 18000 A/h
Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 36.5 mm
Lug to lug 43 mm
Water resistance Not water resistant
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Plexiglass
Dial Silver
Dial numerals No numerals
Bracelet/Strap
Bracelet material Leather
Bracelet color Brown
Lug width 19 mm
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Steel
Functions
Date
Others
Central seconds, Chronometer, Quick Set, Only Original Parts
