No. 479 / Seiko Unique - 1956

SeikoUniqueExplorer Numeral Dial / 1956 Intro Seiko Unique manual winding watch from 1956. It is rare to find a Seiko from that era in such good condition. The explorer dial is a real beauty to see in person. Story The second wrist watch model of Seiko with a center-second hand mounted concentrically along with the minute and hour hands. The Unique line improved on the Super line and was manufactured by Seiko’s Daini (meaning 2nd) Seikosha division (which later produced the King Seiko line in the 1960s) Earlier Seiko watches were designed with a small second hand located at the 6 o'clock position. Detail MODEL Unique REFERENCEJ13001YEAR1956SERIAL652410CASE33mm (excl. crown), Stainless SteelMOVEMENTManual, 15 JewelsLUG18mmCOMES WITHWatch with new leather strap Condition OVERALL A RankCASE Great ConditionCRYSTAL Great ConditionDIAL Great ConditionHANDS Great ConditionMOVEMENT Great ConditionACCURACY 1 Sec. / day (12 Hr. Timegrapher Test)